169 Free Things to do in Cornwall

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…

The Camel Trail

PL27 7AL

01208 814104

A scenic 18-mile walking trail that passes through beautiful Cornish countryside a disused railway, the trail is also a much-favoured cycling route.
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The Cheesewring

Minions
Liskeard
Cornwall
England
United Kingdom
PL14 5AT

The Cheesewring is a granite tor resting amidst the Minions in Bodmin Moor. It’s a fascinating landmark steeped in history and enjoys surroundings that are perfect for hiking.
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Image Credits: Andrew Curtis - CC BY-SA 2.0

The Merry Maidens

B3315
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 6BQ

Visitors will be fascinated by this stone circle with an interesting legend set just four miles from bustling Penzance.
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The Parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel

St Michael's Rd
Newquay
TR7 1RA

01637 850749

The Parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel enjoys the lovely surroundings of central Newquay and offers weekly services to the public.
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Tintagel Castle

Castle Rd
Tintagel
PL34 0HE

0370 333 1181

A medieval fortification set high on the rugged peninsula of Tintagel Island, the castle and surrounding site is linked to the fascinating history of King Arthur.
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Treffry Viaduct

Par
PL24 2SU

Between 1839 and 1842, landowner Joseph Thomas Treffry built this 90-foot-high viaduct in the magnificent Luxulyan Valley.
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Tregiffian Burial Chamber

St Buryan
Penzance
TR19 6BQ

A Neolithic/early Bronze Age chambered tomb managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust where you’ll find an entrance passage leading into a central chamber.
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Trenance Heritage Cottages

Trenance Road
Newquay
TR7 2HW

01637 859496

A group of three Grade II-listed Cornish cottages that have been restored and offer a glimpse of Old Newquay are open to the public and are free to enter. They are the only row of pre-railway era homes located in Cornwall.
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Trewavas Mine

Breage
Helston
TR13 9QB

A pair of engine houses that make up the remains of the Wheal Trewavas mine at Trewavas Head. The mine tapped four copper lodes beneath the seabed that ran south-easterly.
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Truro Cathedral

14 St Mary's St
Truro
TR1 2AF

01872 276782

The 19th-century cathedral of the Blessed Mary is a stunning addition to Truro and as one of only three cathedrals in the UK with three spires, its striking architecture is a pivotal characteristic of the city.
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