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 Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
A defence structure built during the Hundred Years War to stop French forces from storming Fowey and Polruan.
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.
Path Port Isaac Cornwall England PL29 3SG
A sandy hideaway located near Port Isaac and nestled under picturesque cliffs.
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.
St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8LW
A north west facing sandy cove backed by grassy dunes a short drive from St Merryn village.
Gerrans Truro Cornwall England TR2 5EW
Visitors will adore this sandy cove based on the beautiful Roseland peninsula where rockpools and watersports await.
Porthcurno
Dog Friendly
Parking Available
An award-winning beach sitting on the far west of the Cornish coast with white sand and turquoise waters.
S W Coast Path St Levan Porthgwarra Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JR
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A picture-perfect fishing cove with rockpools and tunnels to explore.
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.
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.