Charlestown, Georgian port village in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England
The harbor features tall ships anchored in a Grade II listed port with period buildings and traditional fishermen's cottages along the waterfront.
Charles Rashleigh constructed the port between 1791 and 1801, transforming the small fishing settlement of West Polmear into a commercial harbor for copper and coal trade.
The Shipwreck, Rescue and Heritage Centre exhibits maritime artifacts from over 150 shipwrecks and displays scenes from historical village life.
The harbor area contains several restaurants, cafes, gift shops, and accommodations, with parking facilities available near the waterfront.
The port maintains a fleet of square-rigged tall ships and serves as a filming location for television series and movies, including Poldark and Hornblower.
Location: St. Austell Bay
GPS coordinates: 50.33140,-4.75780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:26
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
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St Paul's Church, Charlestown
561 m
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White Hart Hotel
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Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms
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Porthpean House
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St Austell Library
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Rashleigh Arms Hotel
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The Pier House Hotel, Harbourside Inn And Attached Outbuildings
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30 And 32, Eastbourne Road
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Gewans Farmhouse
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Milestone Adjacent To No.11
1.6 km
Milestone On Holmbush Road
919 m
The Red Bank
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Harbour Piers and Quays including Inner Basin
76 m
10, Quay Road
132 m
Milestone At Sx 028 510
1.1 km
Milestone At Sx 048 531
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Former Warehouse And Net Loft
41 m
The Boatshed
52 m
5, Quay Road
128 m
5, High Cross Street
2.5 km
North East Gateway At Penrice
1.5 km
3 And 4, Quay Road
133 m
2, Quay Road
143 m
Milestone At Sx 01840 52396 On Alexandra Road
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21, Charlestown Road
44 mReviews
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