The Castle
Originally the home of
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney
restored by
Bude-Stratton Town Council
opened by
Lord Tyler of Linkinhorne
29 July 2007
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney was a surgeon, scientist, engineer, inventor, farmer and musician. He built the world’s first steam vehicle to travel a long distance at a steady speed. He also invented new kinds of light and heating.