Charlestown – Historic Harbour on the stunning South Cornish Coastline
Charlestown is the last open 18th Century Georgian harbour in the UK and is proud to be a UNESCO world heritage site.
When you enter Charlestown Harbour you are transported back in time. The Harbour has a unique history and geography and remains a vibrant working port, with classic tall ships, beautiful beaches and great places to eat and drink whilst enjoying the breath-taking views. The Harbour’s UNESCO listing is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
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Summer in Charlestown Harbour: Historic Ships, Coastal Walks and Cornish Harbour Life
As summer arrives on the Cornish coast, Charlestown Harbour is once again preparing for a busy season of visitors, events, vessel arrivals and long evenings by the water. Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a weekend escape or a longer stay in Cornwall, Charlestown offers something increasingly rare: a…
Your Harbour – Feedback from the community of Charlestown
On Saturday 4th April, as Charlestown Harbour reopened to the public, we invited people to take part in a simple conversation about what comes next. For two hours in the Inner Harbour, visitors, residents, businesses and passers-by gathered for Your Harbour – Update & Q&A. Some came with…
Charlestown Harbour Reopens
On Saturday 4th April, Charlestown Harbour reopened – marking the end of a long period of change. Since storm damage to the lock gate in September 2024, the harbour has been closed to vessels, the inner basin left tidal, and access across the gate restricted. What followed was…
Charlestown Harbour Reopening 2026 – Commemorative Print Edition
To mark the reopening of Charlestown Harbour in 2026, we are releasing two Limited Edition Photographic Prints.
Introducing Porthmuer CIC – Our New Community & Heritage Partner for Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Harbour has always been shaped by its people – from the shipwrights, sailors and entrepreneurs who built it, to the local people who continue to keep it alive today. As we look ahead to the next chapter in the Harbour’s story, we are excited…
Kajsamoor: The End of a Journey
Kajsamoor, a two-masted gaff-rigged ketch, has been a striking feature of Charlestown Harbour since 2017 when it was purchased by previous harbour owners from a charter business in Estonia. Built in 1939 in Norway, she was originally a coastal cargo vessel, navigating the cold waters…
The Harbour Reopening: What’s On This Easter
Charlestown Harbour begins its spring reopening from 28 March, leading up to a special Season Launch on 4 April with live music, family activities, creative workshops and community events.