After booking a holiday in Cornwall and getting here, keeping everyone entertained all day, every day, can add up quickly. But don’t worry: Cornwall has plenty of free things to do. From its natural beauty to fun and free family events: Easter will be egg-cellent without breaking the bank.
Haven’t booked yet, but want to come to Cornwall for Easter? Don’t worry. We have Easter breaks left to book, at affordable prices and lots of free Easter entertainment included.
1. Free Easter Celebration at the Killacourt – Newquay
A brilliant family‑friendly event in the heart of Newquay. The Killacourt is one of Newquay’s most beautiful open spaces, with plenty of space for little ones to run around. Over Easter, expect crafts, entertainment, and seasonal activities that don’t cost a penny. It’s the perfect relaxed day out: bring a picnic, enjoy the fresh spring sunshine, and let the kids enjoy the festivities against a backdrop of surf and coastline.
2. Newquay Town Easter Trail & Golden Rock Hunt
3. Explore Newquay Harbour & Spot Wildlife
4. Spring Coastal Walks
Longer days, milder weather, coastal flowers, and orange sunsets over the sea. Spring is the perfect time for falling in love with the great outdoors and Cornwall’s coastline.
Enjoy these walks nearby Hendra:
Trevelgue Head (Porth Island): a beautiful headland, with jaw-dropping views over Porth beach, and towards Watergate Bay. When you reach the end of the headland, you can see right over to the old coastal hut sitting on Towan headland.
Pentire Headland: overlooking Fistral Beach and Crantock, is a beautiful coastal walk. Spot spring flowers and enjoy the views.
The Gannel and Crantock: check tide times for this walk. When the tide is out you can walk all the way to the expansive Crantock Beach. When the tide is in, it is a popular paddleboarding spot.
5. Beach Days – Picnics, Rock Pools & Sunset Watching
You can’t beat a free day on a Cornish beach, and Easter is often the first chance of the year to enjoy it. Whether the weather is warm enough for paddling or more suited to coats and hot chocolates, beaches like Watergate Bay, Fistral, and Crantock offer hours of free entertainment. Explore rock pools, fly a kite, build sandcastles, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk as the evenings grow lighter. With 11 beaches in Newquay alone, you’ll never be short of a beautiful spot to spend a cost‑free Easter day out.
6. Visit Trenance Gardens
Trenance Gardens, near Hendra, is a collection of gardens and ideal for enjoying the spring. With beautiful blossom trees, shrubs, and colourful flowers. Enjoy meandering around the gardens with a boating lake, where you can feed the ducks, and spot swans, as well as a children’s play park suitable for all ages.
Cornwall’s natural beauty doesn’t cost a thing…
Cornwall is full of unforgettable experiences that don’t cost a thing — from coastal trails and sandy beaches to free Easter celebrations and community events. Whether you’re staying locally or visiting for the holidays, Easter is the perfect time to explore the best of Cornwall on a budget.
