Chysauster Ancient Village

Reconstruction drawing on the Village

Reconstruction drawing on the Village (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