Charlestown Harbour has reopened this month as the lock gate regeneration project nears completion.
Charlestown Harbour is the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cobbled walkways of the Grade II listed inner harbour are once again welcoming visitors without charge, as the lock gate project is set to conclude later this summer.
The harbour is conducting an extensive regeneration project to reinstate the lock gate, costing more than £2m. Work began in 2024 and continues despite the challenging conditions over the winter. The lock gate regeneration project is happening alongside essential repairs, annual maintenance, and efforts to address extensive storm damage.
The ambitious project to replace the existing gate, which was installed in 1971, is part funded by the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund with a sum of £656,047 being awarded by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth – with the remaining amount privately funded by the harbour’s owner.
The vital Lock Gate Regeneration Project means that the harbour’s heritage and culture can continue to be shared safely with mariners and visitors, while safeguarding it for future generations. After months of hard work, in very challenging conditions, the team are pleased to welcome everyone back to enjoy the inner harbour's local independent pop-up businesses and eateries.
Source: Charlestown Harbour on Facebook
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