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…
38 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AQ
01726 833828
A clean and simple gallery showing a dynamic and ever-changing array of artwork.
15 Well Lane Liskeard PL14 5ED
01726 892725
Take in views of the upper reaches of the River Fowey in this picturesque, wooded gorge packed with local wildlife.
Trewithen Terrace Ashton Helston TR13 9TQ
Visit the ruins of a piece of Cornish mining history and walk in the footsteps of 16th-century miners.
Gribbin Head Fowey PL23 1HW
01726 870146
Visitors can explore beaches, coves, woodland and grassland as they stroll through the countryside to the west of Fowey.
Zennor St Ives Cornwall England TR26 3DE
Uncover historic remains and take in breathtaking coastal views at this prominent Cornish headland.
Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5LE
The best examples of ceremonial circles in the South West with unique formations.
S W Coast Path Newquay TR8 5SE
A Site of Special Scientific Interest where visitors will marvel at the wildlife and hidden Iron Age history.
S W Coast Path Penzance TR19, UK
An Iron Age promontory fort perched on the edge of the Penwith peninsula, Cornwall’s most southerly point.
Callington Cornwall PL17 8HR
Explore over 400 acres of heathland on foot or by horse at this stunning and fascinating country park.
Trevalga Boscastle PL35 0DZ
Visitors will be fascinated by this geological feature perched on the cliffs close to the village of Trevalga.