A holiday in Charlestown is like stepping back in time, with its cobbled streets and alleyways and pristine example of a late Georgian working port, the last of its kind in the UK. Originally built to export copper and clay and import coal, today it remains completely unspoilt and is a fascinating place to wander around taking in the classic tall ships, and stopping off at one of the many excellent pubs and eateries lining the dock.
Walking up the hill from the dock you’ll find a maze of alleyways lined with shops and galleries as well as many more places to stop and eat, in fact, Charlestown has become quite a food hotspot in recent years with many excellent restaurants serving fresh local meat and seafood alongside well-renowned gastro pubs, cafes and delis.
Days out during your Charlestown holiday should definitely include a visit to the Shipwreck Treasure Museum on the quay. Here you’ll find not only information and displays on what life was like in Charlestown in centuries gone by, but also a huge collection of objects recovered from over 150 shipwrecks. Other days can be spent stretching your legs on the beautiful South West Coast Path where a short walk finds you at the fabulous beaches of Carlyon Bay, Porlkerris and Pentwan. Or alternatively hop in the car to visit The Eden Project or the Lost Gardens of Heligan, which are both within a 15-minute drive.
Add to all this the two pretty sandy beaches in the town itself and you’ll find that Charlestown provides the perfect location for a Cornish holiday packed full of history, excellent food, sightseeing and fabulous local beaches and scenery.
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