Harbours & ports · South West England
Charlestown Harbour
In or near Charlestown.
Charlestown Harbour — a harbour in england south west.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Charlestown Harbour is a named harbour in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Charlestown Harbour is a historic harbour located in South-West England. It is known for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The harbour is often used for film and television productions, adding to its cultural significance. Visitors can explore the area, which includes a selection of shops and eateries, as well as enjoy scenic views of the coast.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3308, -4.7560
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St Austell Bay
- Postcode
- PL25 3NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103021 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Paul's Church, Charlestown
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Beaches · 1.1 km
Lower Porthpean
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlestown Harbour?
- Charlestown Harbour is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL25 3NX), in the parish of St Austell Bay.
- What is Charlestown Harbour?
- Charlestown Harbour — a harbour in england south west.
- How do I get to Charlestown Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL25 3NX.
- Is Charlestown Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Charlestown Harbour is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Charlestown Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL25 3NX.