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…
Common Moor Liskeard Cornwall PL14 6ER
01566 771930
A lake set against the backdrop of Bodmin Moor with watersports activities, a circular walk and a café for visitors.
S W Coast Path Par Cornwall England PL24 2BP
A small sandy beach facing south into St Austell Bay where visitors can enjoy peace and tranquillity away from the crowds.
Beacon Dr St Agnes Saint Agnes Cornwall TR5 0NU
01872552412
A remote and peaceful spot once used as a light anti-aircraft artillery range in WWII and a rifle range during the Napoleonic War.
7 Beachfield Ct Penzance Cornwall TR18 4NQ
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty situated on Cornwall’s north coast with spectacular beaches and walks.
Military Rd Truro Cornwall TR2 5HA
01872501062
A place of historic importance with spectacular views from the tip of the Roseland peninsula taking in the Fal estuary.
St Anthony's Church Roseland St Anthony-in-Roseland Portscatho Cornwall TR2 5EZ
01179291766
A charming Grade II listed church dating back to 1150 and dedicated to St Antoninus King and martyr on the Roseland peninsula.
Fowey PL23 1JH
0370 333 1181
Located just a short distance away from the South West Coast Path, St Catherine’s Castle is a small yet striking fortress overlooking impressive views of the Fowey Estuary.
Malpas Rd Truro Cornwall England United Kingdom TR1 1SG
An easy circular walk of just under four miles passing a medieval church and two rivers.
Unnamed Road St Columb Major Saint Columb Cornwall England TR9, UK
An easy to moderate walk of around six and a half miles, passing through a historic town and village.
St Eval Church Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7WH
A church dating back to the Norman period with an interesting history and fascinating links to WWII.