Free Entry
Open daily from 10am-5pm April to October, 10am-4pm November to March
Address:
Newmill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XA
At Chysauster Ancient Village you can explore one of the best examples of a Roman-British village in Britain. Between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, some 50 to 70 people lived here on a ‘village street’ of nine stone-walled ‘courtyard houses’, a type of building found only in west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Head up to the elevated platform for a bird’s eye view of the village. Take a look at the site model for more insight into the settlement and its landscape. Look out for wildlife as you wander through the ruins too. Visit in the spring, and you’ll find the site is carpeted with bluebells.
Before You Go
Parking: There is a car park located ½ mile from the Village. Please take care when crossing the road to the site entrance. The car park closes at 5pm April to October and 4pm November to March.
Access: From the car park it is a ½-mile walk up to the Village, via gravel and grass pathways, which can become slippery in wet weather. There are areas of uneven ground across the site, sturdy footwear is recommended.
Facilities: There are various pubs and cafés located in the surrounding area and Penzance is a 6-mile drive from the site.
Groups and Schools: School or group visits can be arranged by contacting WestVolunteerEngagementTeam@english-heritage.org.uk
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome
Please be aware: The site is very remote and exposed, with no shelter in extreme weather conditions
Drone flying: Please see our drone guidance
Things to See and Do
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