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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…

  • Polruan Blockhouse
    Image Credits: Nilfanion - CC BY-SA 3.0

    Polruan Blockhouse

    Polruan
    Fowey
    Cornwall
    PL23 1ET

    A defence structure built during the Hundred Years War to stop French forces from storming Fowey and Polruan.

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  • Polruan Quay Beach

    Polruan Quay Beach

    Fowey
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL23 1PR

    A sand and shingle beach with safe paddling and lots of boat activity located next to Polruan’s quay.

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  • Port Gaverne Beach
    Image Credits: Reading Tom - CC BY 2.0

    Port Gaverne Beach

    Path
    Port Isaac
    Cornwall
    England
    PL29 3SG

    A sandy hideaway located near Port Isaac and nestled under picturesque cliffs.

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  • Porth Beach

    Porth Beach

    Porth Beach
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    TR7 3NH

    A popular sandy beach just a stone’s throw from Newquay where visitors can swim and build sandcastles.

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  • Porthcothan Bay Beach

    Porthcothan Bay Beach

    St Merryn
    Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8LW

    A north west facing sandy cove backed by grassy dunes a short drive from St Merryn village.

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  • porthcurnick beach, cornwall

    Porthcurnick Beach

    Gerrans
    Truro
    Cornwall
    England
    TR2 5EW

    Visitors will adore this sandy cove based on the beautiful Roseland peninsula where rockpools and watersports await.

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    Porthcurno Beach

    Porthcurno

    Dog Friendly

    Parking Available

    An award-winning beach sitting on the far west of the Cornish coast with white sand and turquoise waters.

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  • Porthgwarra Beach

    Porthgwarra Beach

    S W Coast Path
    St Levan
    Porthgwarra
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6JR

    01872261735

    A picture-perfect fishing cove with rockpools and tunnels to explore.

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  • Porthgwidden Beach

    Porthgwidden Beach

    Saint Ives
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR26 1NR

    A well-equipped beach nestled beneath the grassy slopes of St Ives with stunning views out to Godrevy Lighthouse.

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  • porthkidney beach

    Porthkidney Beach

    Lelant: St Uny
    Church Rd
    Lelant
    Saint Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 3DY

    A mile-long stretch of sand between the mouth of the River Hayle in Lelant to Hawk’s Point in Carbis Bay.

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