Chysauster Ancient Village

Chysauster Ancient Village

General View of the remains (c) English Heritage

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.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010	Opening Times	Opening 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

Children:

£1.50 (5-15 years)

Concession:

£2.60

English Heritage Members:

Free - Join English Heritage

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

Accommodation

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Map Location:

Map of location

Cycle Routes:

Find the site on the National Cycle Network

Telephone:

07831 757934

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:

15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader

Coach Parking Facilities:

Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on ++44 (0)7831 757934.

Group Booking:

Free parking for 2 coaches

Average Length of Visit:

45 minutes