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…
S W Coast Path Truro Cornwall TR2 5PQ
A remote peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall with spectacular views where visitors can watch boats pass by and spot local wildlife.
S W Coast Path Falmouth Cornwall England United Kingdom TR11 5HW
A moderate walk of just under four miles with some steep hills and plenty of wildlife to spot year-round.
Penwinnick Rd St Agnes Saint Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PA
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A museum full of fascinating artefacts and information about the parish of St Agnes including its mining and maritime history.
Salcombe Devon England United Kingdom TQ8 8LL
An unspoilt sandy beach within a sheltered cove in south Devon located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
17 Lower Fore St Saltash PL12
01752848466
A museum formed in 1986 with a collection of pieces and information relating to the history of Saltash.
Pilgrim Pitch Saltash PL12 6LG
01752846463
A park maintained by the local council with a skate park, BMX track, floodlit football pitch and pavilions.
Sandymouth Stibb Bude Cornwall EX23 9HW
01208863046
A dramatic stretch of pebble and sand lying between Bude and Morwenstow and backed by sheer cliffs and costal grasslands.
Sclerder Ln Looe Cornwall PL13 2LZ
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A stunning former Carmelite monastery just half an hour from Plymouth offering peaceful retreats to visitors.
Seaton Devon England EX12 2LN
A gently sloping pebble beach surrounded by stunning countryside with a coastal path walk to a nearby village.
2 Pill Cottages Lostwithiel Cornwall England United Kingdom PL22 0JR
A peaceful nature reserve sitting alongside the River Fowey ideal for dog walks and wildlife watching.