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Section of the new Charlestown Harbour lock gate under construction inside a workshop, showing the large steel framework being fabricated

A New Chapter for Charlestown Harbour: Retiring the Winch and New Lock Gate on the Way 

by 30 September 2025

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.

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Kajsamoor

Kajsamoor: The End of a Journey

by 31 March 2025

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…

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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

by 30 January 2025

HARBOUR CLOSED EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO CHARLESTOWN HARBOUR LOCK GATE Mariners are warned that due to extensive repair and replacement works of the lock gate and inner harbour entrance, from 04/02/25 Charlestown Harbour remains closed to shipping until further notice. You are advised that shipping containers…

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Lockgate Regeneration Project

by 23 July 2024

In Autumn 2024 Charlestown Harbour will commence the Lockgate Regeneration Project. The Harbour is delighted that Cornwall Council has awarded £656,047 from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund to assist with this critical initiative. Charlestown Harbour’s lockgate is the single most important element of the Harbour,…

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Cornwall Seafari running from Charlestown Harbour

by 30 May 2023

We are so excited that the fantastic Cornwall Seafari will be running trips from Charlestown Harbour this year. There are a range of trips on offer, from shorter 25 minute trips, 45 minute sightseeing trips. As well as the stunning caves and coves only accessible by water,…

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April 2023 – the pop-ups are open!

by 12 April 2023

Charlestown Harbour’s unique Georgian Inner Harbour is now open again to the public, and with it are some fantastic seasonal pop-ups as well as unique experiences both on and off the water. Food and drink In the Inner Harbour there is a wonderful range of…

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