Chysauster Ancient Village

Chysauster Ancient Village, Penzance, Cornwall

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Type: Historic Site

Originally occupied almost 2000 years ago, the village contained eight stone-walled homesteads, each with a central courtyard surrounded by thatched rooms. The houses form one of the oldest village streets in the country. Many unusual species of birds and an abundance of wild flowers and heather. These courtyard houses are only found on the Land's End penisula and the Isles of Scilly.

Open:

1/4 - 30/6 Open daily - 10:00 - 17:00

1/7 - 31/8 Open daily - 10:00 - 18:00

1/9 - 30/9 Open daily - 10:00 - 17:00

1/10 - 31/10 Open daily - 10:00 - 16:00

Closed 1/11/11 to 31/3/12

Contact Details

New Mill
Penzance
CORNWALL
TR20 8XA

Tel: +44 07831 757934

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Awards

  • Visit BritainCode of Practice Code of Practice 2011

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£3.40 per ticket
Child 5 - 15 years£2.00 per ticket
Concession/Senior£3.10 per ticket
Group Adult£2.89 per person per day
Group Child£1.70 per person per day
Group Concession/Senior£2.64 per person per day

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/04/2012 - 01/06/2012
01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
01/09/2012 - 31/10/2012

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.It is advisable to check with the Area Manager before visiting.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 50
  • Min group size - 11
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Road Directions

Nearest major road is B3311. 2.5 miles North West of Gulval off B3311 (4 miles north of Penzance).

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Penzance station. First Western National bus service 16 Penzance to St Ives to within 1.5 miles of site (Tel 0870 608 2608).