Bude Canal and Harbour Society

Registered Charity no. 1086646

2023 marked 200 years since the start of trade on the 35.5 mile Bude Canal and since 2001 the Society’s Charity Trustees have dedicated themselves to its’ conservation, rejuvenation and restoration so everyone has access now and for future generations.

The Bude Canal is actually owned by Cornwall Council as are the Sea Lock, historic Sand Railway and Breakwater. The Society’s Trustees aim to ensure the Council are aware of the Canal’s importance and historic value.

The BCHS works with the Town Council to open the Barge Workshop at Helebridge on Sunday afternoons in the summer months and also attend events such as Heritage Day. A quarterly newsletter booklet keeps people informed throughout the year as does the website with its wealth of downloadable maps, surveyor’s notes, panels, and hundreds of regeneration photographs.