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Charlestown Beach, located on the south coast of Cornwall, is a picturesque destination known for its Georgian harbour, tall ships, and beautiful beaches.
Charlestown is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, surrounded by cliffs. The beach resort is approximately 290 metres wide and features a pebble and shingle beach.
The village of Charlestown is home to a Georgian harbour that has been featured in several film and television programmes. The harbour is currently home to a fleet of tall ships. There are two beaches either side of the harbour: a sand and stone beach to the east, known as Polmear Beach or Charlestown Beach, and a small pebble beach to the west.
Charlestown, originally the fishing village of Porthmeur (or West Polmear), was developed as a port in the 18th Century by Charles Rashleigh. The harbour and visitor attraction of Charlestown is one of Cornwall’s World Heritage Sites. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including snorkelling around Polmear Island and Appletree Point, and exploring the Shipwreck and Heritage Centre artefacts and diving museum.
The beach is dog free all year round, although the town has dog friendly attractions. Visitors can spend the day taking in the sites, admiring the tall ships, and enjoying a bite to eat at the Rashleigh Arms. Walkers can follow the South West Coast Path along the cliffs to nearby destinations, such as Duporth, Porthpean, and Crinnis Beach (Carlyon Bay). There are also two private slipways for launching small craft, such as kayaks, on an occasional basis.
Charlestown is also well known for being one of the main locations for the TV series Poldark.
Charlestown Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Featured in the Sunday Times best British beaches list.
Shingle Pebbles Rock
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| Chance of rain | 46% |
| Max temp. | 21°C |
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| Chance of rain | 48% |
| Min temp. | 15°C |
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The tide at Charlestown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:52 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:59 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
18.3°C
Toilets
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Slipway
There is a pay and display car park.
No dogs allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Historic Port of Charlestown (0.1 miles)
Pinetum Gardens (0.7 miles)
Cornwall Football Golf (1.1 miles)
St Austell Brewery (1.6 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (3.1 miles)
Wheal Martyn (3.2 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (4.1 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (4.1 miles)
Mevagissey Museum (4.4 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
Location: Charlestown
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX040515
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St Austell Bay
Nearest postcode: PL25 3NX
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