Free things to do in Newquay

5 free-entry places in and around Newquay, Cornwall. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Sunbathers and surfers on Towan Beach in Newquay
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Beach

Fistral Beach

Atlantic surf beach with dunes and headland views — free on the sand; surf hire and lessons are paid.

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Fistral Beach

Newquay, Cornwall

Atlantic surf beach with dunes and headland views — free on the sand; surf hire and lessons are paid.

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Fistral car parks ~£3/hr in summer

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Beach

Towan Beach & Island

Town-centre cove with the house on the rock — compact beach and harbour views without a ticket.

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Towan Beach & Island

Newquay, Cornwall

Town-centre cove with the house on the rock — compact beach and harbour views without a ticket.

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Town centre ~£2/hr

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Viewpoint

Huer's Hut

White lookout on the headland where pilchard spotters once worked — free harbour panorama.

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Huer's Hut

Newquay, Cornwall

White lookout on the headland where pilchard spotters once worked — free harbour panorama.

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Towan headland ~£2/hr

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Trenance Gardens

Victorian gardens with a boating lake and miniature railway (paid ride) — the lawns and paths are free.

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Trenance Gardens

Newquay, Cornwall

Victorian gardens with a boating lake and miniature railway (paid ride) — the lawns and paths are free.

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Trenance free car park

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Waterfront

Newquay Harbour & Quay

Working harbour with crabbers on the quay and boats in the Atlantic — wander the waterfront for free.

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Newquay Harbour & Quay

Newquay, Cornwall

Working harbour with crabbers on the quay and boats in the Atlantic — wander the waterfront for free.

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Harbour car parks ~£2/hr

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