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…
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 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.
To mark the reopening of Charlestown Harbour in 2026, we are releasing two Limited Edition Photographic Prints.
Spring is arriving at Charlestown Harbour, and with it comes the start of a new season on the quays. From 28th March, the Inner Harbour reopens for 2026, with harbour-side businesses and seasonal pop-ups returning to bring fresh energy to one of Cornwall’s most distinctive coastal…
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…
As we move into the final weeks before Christmas, the harbour team and our contractors continue to make steady progress on the new lock gate. The structure is now fully assembled on the pontoon, and this week the top walkway section arrived on site, ready to be installed…
As we reach the end of another busy season, Charlestown Harbour is preparing for its usual winter routine. From 1st November, the inner harbour and harbourside pop-ups will close as part of our regular seasonal schedule. This quieter period allows the team to focus on…
After months of careful preparation, Charlestown Harbour is installing a brand-new lock gate this week – the most significant upgrade to the harbour in decades. The new gate marks a huge milestone in the harbour’s restoration and long-term investment programme. Once installed, it will once…
Join us for two sparkling festive weekends this December, set against the enchanting backdrop of our UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Charlestown Harbour is entering an exciting new chapter with the lock gate regeneration project. The 70-year-old winch has been retired and a brand-new gate is on its way. Once installed, the harbour will remain full of water year-round, protecting its future and transforming its appearance. Works continue through winter, with boats returning in early 2026 and a grand reopening celebration planned for April 2026.
It’s been a little while since our last update, and we know many of you have been eager to hear how the Lock Gate Project is progressing. We’re pleased to say that some major milestones have been reached this summer, marking an important step towards…
Charlestown Harbour, the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open to the public. The cobbled walkways of this grade II listed inner harbour are once again welcoming visitors without charge, as the lock gate project…
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…