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 Cornwall TR4 8AE
Nestled to the west of Porthtowan is this sandy and rocky beach with caves and rock formations to explore.
Lusty Glaze Rd Newquay TR7 3AE
01637872444
A private cove reserved for relaxing escapes complete with food, cocktails, music and watersports.
Maer Bude Cornwall EX23 9EE
A gentle walk across coastal cliffs provides visitors with panoramic sea views, areas of geological interest and the chance to spot migratory birds.
51 Culver Rd Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RE
01579 384381
Step back in time and get an insight into life in Elizabethan England inside this authentic Grade II listed cottage.
Sennen Penzance Cornwall England United Kingdom TR19 7BZ
Visitors can see first-hand the mystery and danger of the Atlantic Ocean at the site of the Mayon Cliff Ship Wreck.
TR20 8NU
A small formation of stones believed to have formed in the Bronze Age that has the Cornish meaning ‘holed stone’ and is one of Cornwall’s most iconic natural landmarks.
Unnamed Road 2TN Par England United Kingdom PL24 2TN
Tread in the footsteps of Daphne du Maurier and visit the beach that provided the setting of her most famous work.
Atlantic Rd Tintagel PL34 0DS
07930 279758
Set along Cornwall’s rugged coast and lying below the stunning Tintagel Castle, Merlin’s Cave is a captivating 100m long landscape caused by marine erosion.
Bude Cornwall EX23 0DF
Watersports enthusiasts will love this well-known surfing spot located just four miles from Bude.
Unnamed Road 9SR Cornwall Bude
01288 331404
Visit this charming church dedicated to the local saint Morwenna with a history dating back to Norman times.