A weekend in…

You might have read it before and thought it must have been some fictional place ¨C and originally, it was – but Westward Ho! really exists and offers much more than just an unusual name.

With clean sandy beaches and crystalline seas, the town is perfect for a relaxing holiday, whether you enjoy surfing, swimming or just walking along the beach. The South West Coastal Path runs through the village, making it ideal to explore the surrounding area. The first tourists here were the Victorians with their newly found love of seaside holidays, and the place has stayed popular ever since – find out why!

If your idea of the perfect holiday consists of a variety of beach activities (relaxing ones included), there’s not need to go as far as Spain or the Maldives – Bude, located right between Devon and Cornwall, has beaches that can easily rival the world’s best: surfing, swimming, diving and beach volleyball are just some of fun things you can do here.

And compared to many a beach resort, the town offers much more than just expensive places to drink: explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike or pass a rainy day in one of Bude’s many indoor attractions such as an outstanding leisure centre or its cute indie cinema. No matter what time of year, you will not be disappointed by your visit!