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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…

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    Porthleven Beach

    S W Coast Path
    Porthleven
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13 9EH

    A sandy beach that stretches to Loe Bar at low tide that’s popular with experienced surfers.

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    Portscatho Beach

    The Roseland
    Portscatho
    Cornwall
    TR2 5LW

    A rocky easterly facing beach and fishing port on the Roseland peninsula with views out to Gerrans Bay.

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  • predannack anti-aircraft battery and museum feature image

    Predannack Anti-aircraft Battery and Museum

    Helston
    Cornwall
    England
    TR12 7AT

    07977906256

    A museum housing historic firearms, artillery, carriages, barrels and much more in Helston.

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  • luxulyan valley woodland

    Prideaux Woods Walk

    Luxulyan
    Par
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL24 2SR

    A moderate circular walk of just under five miles featuring Victorian industrial heritage and lush woodland.

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  • Prince of Wales Quarry

    Prince of Wales Quarry

    Tintagel
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL34 0EU

    A former slate quarry filled with unusual plants and home to a variety of birds including buzzards.

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  • River Camel
    Image Credits: Steve Daniels - CC BY-SA 2.0

    River Camel

    Wadebridge
    Cornwall
    England
    PL27 6HF

    An area of outstanding natural beauty providing a home for trees, plants, birds and much more as well as a place for visitors to explore.

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  • British Aerospace Hawk jets at RNAS Culdrose Viewing Area
    Image Credits: Andrew Thomas - CC BY-SA 2.0

    RNAS Culdrose Public Viewing Area

    Mawgan
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 6BB

    An area where the public can park and see planes and helicopters practising manoeuvres at RNAS Culdrose.

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  • Image Credits: Wayland Smith - CC BY-SA 2.0

    Rock Beach

    Rock
    Nr Padstow
    Cornwall
    England
    PL28 8QL

    A golden sandy beach in the village of Rock backed by a prestigious golf club and with views out to Padstow.

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  • Rock to St Minver, Feature

    Rock to St Minver

    Ferry Slip
    Rock
    Padstow
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL27 6FD

    A 6.7-mile easy circular walk passing sand dunes, wildflowers, churches and pubs.

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  • Rocky Valley

    Rocky Valley

    Tintagel
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL34 0BQ

    Nestled between Tintagel and Boscastle, is this this stunning valley with a footpath following the Trevillet River.

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