Bude Tunnel

[neonwilderness]

This looks well worth a look if you're visiting the South West

I've been considering a holiday to Cornwall for a while and I'm definitely going to go now that I've seen this

Bude Tunnel - 2018 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos) - Bude, England | TripAdvisor

This is without doubt the crowning jewel in Bude towns magnificent buildings, there is time to saunter through at a sedate pace and take in the magnificent views afforded by the perspex roof, on a good day you are able to view the beautiful beaches and the happy holiday makers
It's a must see

A must Visit if you visit the Southwest, Have you spent 4hrs+ on the M5 or A303 ? Stop off at the Bude tunnel, Parking Available and very close to Shops and ATM.

Some people aren't so keen though

This is not an attraction. To be honest I thought this was part of the supermarket and not a tourist attraction. I suppose I’ll be back if I ever need to go to sainsburys again!

I'm still not convinced that this is not an elaborate practical joke being played on me. The Bude tunnel is an elongated plastic bus shelter. It does a serviceable job linking Sainsbury's car park to the store. As somewhere to visit its up there with standing under an umbrella in the rain. It does the job but you wouldnt recommend it for a day out. Worse was having been through it a couple of times was realising it was a landmark of significance when we were looking for things to do. Fortunately i got a chest infection so didnt have to do any more "sightseeing" that week.

 

[Badgers]

It is a classic

I have walked down said tunnel many times

 

[Pickman's model]

It is a classic

I have walked down said tunnel many times

did you ever find any dropped coins or notes?

 

[Badgers]

did you ever find any dropped coins or notes?

Sadly not

 

[neonwilderness]

It is a classic

I have walked down said tunnel many times

You would recommend it then?

 

[pogofish]

At last - I now have a pressing reason to revisit Cornwall...!

 

[SpookyFrank]

There is no Sainsbury's in Bude

 

[Badgers]

There is no Sainsbury's in Bude

Bude Superstore - Sainsbury's Store Locator

 

[Badgers]

You would recommend it then?

I would

Normally I am walking through it clutching a bottle of Cornish Rattler

 

[SpookyFrank]

Bude Superstore - Sainsbury's Store Locator

Well I never.

 

[Nivag]

Bude Superstore - Sainsbury's Store Locator

LOL that review

 

[neonwilderness]

I would

Normally I am walking through it clutching a bottle of Cornish Rattler

Well, the Bude Tunnel... wow. I had been told about this top attraction in Bude and was intrigued. I walked to Sainsbury and before I entered I was told by a friend ‘that’s the tunnel’ - I didn’t even notice it! I was slightly disappointed. I bought my crisps and water and I was then taken to experience the tunnel - I was pleasantly surprised, especially when I came to the turning - this excited me. Do not judge a book by its cover, walk the tunnel before judging it! You’ll leave with a hint of satisfaction.

I didn't realise that it had a turning

 

[Voley]

I'm ashamed to say that despite living in Cornwall for decades I have never visited this Wonder Of The World. Bit like the Tower if you live in London. You never go do you?

 

[Voley]

Did you ever got to watch the mighty Bude FC while you were there Badgers ? I've always had a soft spot for them since they turned up to play Penzance with only ten men once.

 

[cupid_stunt]

Hope you don't mind, Voley, but it seemed logical to copy over your update from the 'local newspaper' headlines thread.

TripAdvisor reviews of plastic tunnel in Bude suspended after it becomes town's top attraction:

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Sample review: "It was the same sense of awe as I have felt visiting the Sistine Chapel, ruins in Pompei and the amphitheatre at Verona. Highly recommended."

Reviews suspended on tunnel after it becomes town's top attraction

 

[Badgers]

Christmas lights tunnel is 'magical'

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Christmas lights tunnel is 'magical'

Someone is bound to nick the lights in the middle of the night.

 

[neonwilderness]

Someone is bound to nick the lights in the middle of the night.

They're only on for another three days

 

[farmerbarleymow]

They're only on for another three days

Badgers bet get down there quick then.

 

[cupid_stunt]

They're only on for another three days

I assumed 'It will stay lit up until 13 December' was a typo and should be 31.

 

[neonwilderness]

I assumed 'It will stay lit up until 13 December' was a typo and should be 31.

It's the BBC, not the Guardian

It says the same here Sainsbury’s famous tunnel is looking Bude-iful for Christmas (Edit: Better headline too )

 

[JimW]

I'm shocked and appalled, it's brought crass commercialism to the pure serenity of the country's greatest tunnel; like doing a laser show over Stonehenge, the tacky fuckers.

 

[Voley]

The Tunnel Of Love

The moment couple get engaged at hilarious landmark

 

[neonwilderness]

The display had been due to finish yesterday but, due to its huge popularity, will now stay in place until Sunday.

 

[cupid_stunt]

The Bude Tunnel was featured on 'Have I Got News For You', last night.

 

[Supine]

The Bude Tunnel was featured on 'Have I Got News For You', last night.

It looked great

 

[Badgers]

 

[cupid_stunt]

Sainsbury's has basically buggered the joke, by making it the top attraction in Bude.

 

[Badgers]

For the record at request of neonwilderness

Will investigate a review on TA shortly

 

[andysays]

I visited the famous Bude tunnel (or at least the Sainsbury's car park) back in 2010 when I was briefly living and working in north Cornwall, but I inexplicably failed to recognize its world heritage status.