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Uncover a Range of Free Things to do in Cornwall

Visiting Cornwall on a budget? Our guide to free things to do in Cornwall has you covered!

If you love being active, Cornwall is packed with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy; all of which are free of charge! Why not embark on a walk along the winding River Camel or Bude Canal Lower Wharf & Harbour?

Of course, a visit to Cornwall’s beaches is a must when you want to enjoy budget-friendly things to do! The county boasts gorgeous sands, including Porthkidney Beach.

Looking for things to do on a gloomy day? You’ll be surprised at the large number of free things to do in Cornwall in the rain! If you’re a lover of history and culture, be sure to pay Truro Cathedral, the Royal Cornwall Museum or Falmouth Art Gallery a visit.

Read on to find more free things to do in Cornwall…

  • perran sands beach
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    Perran Sands Beach

    Perran Sands
    Perranzabuloe
    Perranporth
    Cornwall
    TR6 0AQ

    A popular family beach that joins up with other beaches at low tide to create a sandy stretch from Perranporth to Ligger Point.

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  • perranuthnoe beach

    Perranuthnoe Beach

    S W Coast Path
    Perranuthnoe
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR20 9NF

    A quiet beach popular with locals sitting next to a charming unspoilt village near Penzance.

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  • elderly couple at a museum

    Perranzabuloe Museum

    Ponsmere Rd
    Perranporth
    Cornwall
    TR6 0BW

    A museum celebrating the rich history of the parish of Perranzabuloe in Perranporth.

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  • plaidy beach
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    Plaidy Beach

    Looe
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL13 1LF

    07793485289

    A secluded sand and shingle beach safe for swimming and snorkelling located a short distance from Looe.

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  • Poldhu Cove

    Poldhu Cove

    Mullion
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 7JB

    A sheltered sandy beach on the Lizard peninsula where visitors can learn to surf and discover the site of an important scientific breakthrough.

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  • Polkerris beach
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    Polkerris Beach

    Polkerris
    Par
    Cornwall
    PL24 2TL

    01726813306

    A family beach offering stand-up paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking lessons with nearby eateries and much more.

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  • Poly Joke Beach

    Polly Joke Beach

    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR8 5SE

    A peaceful beach nestled between stunning headlands just five miles from the bustle of Newquay.

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  • polperro beach, looe
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    Polperro Beach

    Polperro
    Looe
    Cornwall
    PL13 2QY

    A small sandy beach nestled on the shores of the idyllic fishing village of Polperro.

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  • Polperro to Looe Walk

    Polperro to Looe Walk

    2.5 hours

    5.5 miles

    Moderate

    A stunning coastal walking trail, located on the South West Coast Path and protected by the National Trust, it is steeped in medieval history and is said to have once been visited by Jesus Christ.

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  • polruan back beach
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    Polruan Back Beach

    Fowey
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL23 1PR

    A small sandy beach in the heart of a quaint Cornish village accessed on foot or by ferry.

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