Chysauster Ancient Village - Penzance

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ADDRESS: Newmill
Penzance
Cornwall
POSTCODE: TR20 8XA
TELEPHONE: +44 (0)7831 757 934
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Chysauster Ancient Village - Penzance
This Iron Age settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago. The village consisted of eight 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.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Jun10am-5pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Jul-31 Aug10am-6pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1-30 Sep10am-5pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1-31 Oct10am-4pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Closed 1 Nov-20 Mar  

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£2.40
Children:
£1.20
Concession:
£1.80
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage

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