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…

Truro City Walk

Truro City Walk
Lemon Quay
Truro
Cornwall

Truro City Walk is an easy to moderate circular walk, taking in the best of the city’s shops, cafes and restaurants. You will also enjoy the famous Cathedral and the head of the Fal River.
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Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk

Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk
Edward St
Truro City Centre

Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk offers you and your loved ones a superb opportunity to follow along the Kenwyn Piver and enjoy the Victoria Gardens, where the elaborate Victorian system of weir gates await.
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Watergate Bay

TR8 4AA

A large, popular beach perfect for hours of family seaside entertainment and regularly picking up swells from the Atlantic, making it the perfect surfing hotspot.
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Wheal Prosper Tin Mine

Wheal Prosper Tin Mine
Rinsey
Helston
TR13 9TS

Wheal Prosper Tin Mine is a dramatically situated historical landmark, found on the cliff tops overlooking Rinsey Cove. Find this Cornwall thing to do between Porthleven and Praa Sands, a short distance from Penzance.
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Wherrytown Beach

Wherrytown Beach
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4NX

Come to this Cornwall beach and enjoy the long stretch of pebbles that rests between Penzance and Newlyn. Here, you will find clean and safe waters for swimming, as well as easy access to and from the promenade.
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Whipsiderry Beach

Whipsiderry Beach
Near Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 3LX

Voted in Sunday Times Europe’s Best Beaches is Whipsiderry Beach. This hidden gem near Newquay is quiet and sheltered, home to caves, rock pools and dry sand for sheltered sunbathing.
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Widemouth Bay Beach

Widemouth Bay
Near Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0AH

If you’re visiting North Cornwall with your family, be sure to add Widemouth Bay to your things-to-do list! The long and open bay has been popular with families and surfers for years, and it is easy to see why!
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Widemouth Bay to Pentire Point

Widemouth Bay
Bude
Cornwall

Enjoy the breath-taking ANOB from Widemouth Bay to Pentire Point, where a collection of beaches, bays and coves await, as well as the highest cliffs in Cornwall.
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Zennor Circular Walk

Zennor Circular Walk
St Ives Head
TR26 1NT

Enjoy the popular circular walk from St Ives to Zennor, enjoying some of the most striking parts of the South West Coastal Path. It is a 12-mile long route, taking you through both coast and countryside.
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