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Chysauster Ancient Village

Chysauster Ancient Village
General View of the remains (c) English Heritage
Chysauster Ancient Village - General View of the remains (c) General view of the remains - General view of the remains (c) General view of the remains - General view of the remains (c) Reconstruction drawing on the Village - Reconstruction drawing on the Village (c)

This Iron Age settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago. The village consisted of stone-walled homesteads known as 'courtyard houses', found only on the Land's End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly. The houses line a 'village street', and each had an open central courtyard surrounded by a number of thatched rooms. There are also the remains of an enigmatic 'fogou' underground passage.

April 2010 to March 2011Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Jun 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1-30 Sep 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1-31 Oct 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
Closed 1 Nov-31 Mar  
April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Jun 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1-30 Sep 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
2 Nov-31 Mar Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£3.00 until 31 Mar 2010 / £3.20 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£1.50 (5-15 years) until 31 Mar 2010 / £1.60 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£2.60 until 31 Mar 2010 / £2.70 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Cornwall - TR20 8XA
Road Access:
Located 2 1⁄2 miles NW of Gulval, off B3311
Train Access:
Penzance 3 1⁄2 miles
Bus Access:
Sunset 344 Penzance - St Ives, to within 1 1⁄2 miles
Map Location:
Telephone:
07831 757934

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Baby changing facilities Dogs allowed on leads Shop Hazardous Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders Male Toilets Female Toilets

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Free parking for 2 coaches
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
45 minutes
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