Towns & cities · South West England
Charlestown
Also known as: Charlestown, Cernyw, Charlestown, Corn na Breataine
Charlestown — village in Cornwall, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Charlestown in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is St Austell, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Charlestown is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: PL25. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cornwall, UK". Coordinates: 50.3314°, -4.7578°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Charlestown (Cornish: Porthmeur West) is a village and port on the south coast of Cornwall, England, in the civil parish of St Austell Bay. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) southeast of St Austell town centre. The port at Charlestown developed in the late 18th century from the fishing village of West Polmear. Whereas other areas of St Austell have seen much development during the 20th century, Charlestown has remained relatively unchanged.
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Background
History
Charlestown grew out of the small fishing village of West Polmear (or West Porthmear), which consisted of a few cottages and three cellars, in which the catch of pilchards were processed. The population amounted to nine fishermen and their families in 1790. Before the harbour was built, trading vessels landed and loaded on the beach. Charles Rashleigh, who moved to Duporth Manor, just outside the village, used plans prepared by John Smeaton to begin the construction of a harbour and dock in 1791. After building the outer pier, he excavated a natural inlet to form the main dock and a shipyard at its inner end that was demolished when the dock was extended. The first dock gates were completed…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3314, -4.7578
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St Austell Bay
- Postcode
- PL25
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q937918 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Charlestown, Cornwall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Charlestown Harbour cottages fishermen St Austell Cornwall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pier House Hotel
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Harbour Piers and Quays including Inner Basin
Marinas · 0.1 km
Old Mine
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Charlestown Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.1 km
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.2 km
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms
Chapels · 0.2 km
Broad Meadow House
Campsites · 0.2 km
Duporth Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
St Paul's Church, Charlestown
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Porthpean Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Lower Porthpean
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Charlestown is a village located in the South West England region. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
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Things to see in Charlestown
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Cornwall College
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Earth Goddess
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Eden Cloud Chamber
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Market House
Market House — house in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK.
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📷 3Beaches · South West England
Silvermine Beach
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📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
St Austell Bay
St Austell Bay — bay in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
St Austell Viaduct
St Austell Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · South West England
The Old Manor House
The Old Manor House — Manor house in St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Tywardreath Marsh Nature Reserve
Tywardreath Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · South West England
Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms
Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms — chapel in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, UK.
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St Austell Brewery
Cornwall's biggest brewery (1851), home of Tribute.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Bodelva
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📷 3Bowling alleys · South West England
Ozzell Bowl
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Sea Waterfall
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Kidzworld
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Nearby
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Pier House Hotel
Pier House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 5Marinas · South West England
Harbour Piers and Quays including Inner Basin
Harbour Piers and Quays including Inner Basin — a marina in england south west.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Old Mine
Old Mine — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Harbours & ports · South West England
Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Harbour — a harbour in england south west.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum (previously the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre) located in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, was a historical museum housing over 8,000 artifacts from 165 differen
📷 3Museums · South West England
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Charlestown
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Broad Meadow House
Broad Meadow House — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park
Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre
Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Travelodge
Travelodge — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
East Crinnis Holiday Camp
East Crinnis Holiday Camp — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Pier House Hotel
Pier House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pack Horse Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Methodist Chapel
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The House on the Props
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlestown?
- Charlestown is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL25), in the parish of St Austell Bay.
- What is Charlestown?
- Charlestown — village in Cornwall, UK.
- How do I get to Charlestown?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL25.
- Is Charlestown a protected site?
- Yes — Charlestown is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Charlestown free to visit?
- Yes, Charlestown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charlestown?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL25.