Charlestown Tourist Information |
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Charlestown is the familiar TV location for Poldark and The Onedin Line. The village was built in 1801 for the import of coal and export of China Clay; it remains an unspoilt port and retains its Georgian character. Called after Charles Rashleigh who began the development of the little fishing village by creating the harbour and widening its streets to allow for the wagons, which carried the china clay to the harbour. Today the harbour provides a permanent berth for square-riggers. The Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, is entered through tunnels which were used to convey the clay to the docks.
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Attractions near Charlestown
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Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
(< 1 Mile)*
The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. It also reveals what life was like in the Georgian village and seaport of Charlestown. |
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Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery
(1 Mile)*
The present owners moved here in 1976 and became fascinated with the world of plants. The collection now stands at over 6000, all labelled. |
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Eden Project
(2 Miles)*
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration. |
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Towns near Charlestown
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St. Austell Tourist Information
(1 Mile)*
St. Austell is a bustling market town, situated at the centre of the Cornish china-clay industry. With the opening of the pits to mine the clay, St. Austel's population and prosperity soon began to grow. |
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Par Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Tywardreath Tourist Information
(3 Miles)*
Tywardreath is in mid Cornwall on the south coast, not far from St Austell and 3 miles south of Fowey. It has magnificent footpaths along the coast and is only a five minute walk from the beach at Par. The city of Truro is 12 miles to the |
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Hotels near Charlestown
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Self Catering near Charlestown
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The Bothy
(3 Miles)*
"The Bothy" is a high quality, comfortable cottage set in the gardens of "Poldurn". The garden is yours to use at your leisure. |
Mevagissey House
(4 Miles)*
The properties are situated in the grounds of Mevagissey House on the edge of the village, with views of Heligan in one direction and the coastline in the other. |
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