Lock Gate Update: A New Era for Charlestown Harbour
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…
Christmas Markets & Santa’s Grotto at Charlestown Harbour
Join us for two sparkling festive weekends this December, set against the enchanting backdrop of our UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A New Chapter for Charlestown Harbour: Retiring the Winch and New Lock Gate on the Way
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.
CHARLESTOWN HARBOUR REOPENS AS LOCKGATE REGENERATION PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION
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: 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…
Charlestown Regatta 2022
Charlestown Regatta returns this year from 23rd – 29th July. Hosted by the Charlestown Regatta Committee, there’s an action-packed schedule of events. With live music, children’s sports, raft races, and the carnival to name but a few, there’s fun for all the family. For full…