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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…

  • model train

    Moseley Heritage Museum

    Tumblydown Farm
    Tolgus Mount
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    TR15 3TA

    01209 211191

    A museum with lovingly restored working engines once used at a local tin mine.

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  • Mount Edgcumbe House
    Image Credits: JThomas - CC BY-SA 2.0

    Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

    Cremyll
    Torpoint
    PL10 1HZ

    01752 822236

    Visit the ancestral home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe, explore the magnificent gardens or go on a thrilling adventure in the surrounding countryside.

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  • Mousehole Beach

    Mousehole Beach

    Mousehole
    Penzance
    TR19 6PR

    Visitors will love this harbour beach nestled in one of Cornwall’s most charming villages.

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  • Mousehole village

    Mousehole Village

    Mousehole
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19

    A picturesque fishing village brimming with character and charm that will delight visitors at every turn.

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  • Mullion Cove Harbour
    Image Credits: Nilfanion - CC BY-SA 4.0

    Mullion Cove

    Nansmellyon Rd
    Mullion
    Helston
    TR12 7ES

    01326 291174

    A rugged Victorian harbour sits in front of towering cliffs with views out to intriguing islands.

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  • mother and daughter in a museum

    Museum of Cornish Life

    Market Pl
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13

    01326 564027

    A free-to-visit museum housing thousands of objects of interest guaranteed to fascinate visitors.

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  • Lizard Peninsula scenery

    National Trust Pistil Meadow

    S W Coast Path
    Helston
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR12 7NU

    Walk to the coastal burial site of the troops of the doomed Royal Anne ship.

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  • Newlyn Tolcarne Beach

    Newlyn Tolcarne Beach

    Fore St
    Newlyn
    Penzanc
    Cornwall
    TR18 5JR

    A quiet beach nestled on the edge of Newlyn where visitors can walk their dogs.

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  • Newquay Beach

    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    TR7 1EA

    At low tide three beaches become one close to the heart of bustling Newquay, offering visitors a fun-packed seaside day out.

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  • Newquay harbour

    Newquay Harbour

    S Quay Hill
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR7 1HR

    A historic harbour with a small beach, fishing and pleasure boats and restaurants and cafés within easy reach.

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