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Chysauster Ancient Village reveals how a small Romano-British community lived in the hills above Penzance between the first and third centuries AD. Around 50 to 70 people occupied a street of nine stone courtyard houses, a distinctive building form found in west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Follow the surviving walls to pick out the rooms, then use the site model and raised viewing platform to understand the settlement as a whole. Wildflowers, butterflies and far-reaching views are regular highlights in visitors' accounts, and spring brings bluebells among the ruins. Reviewers recommend allowing for the uphill approach and wearing sturdy shoes, as the route crosses gravel, grass and uneven ground. There is no shelter from severe weather and nearby refreshments require a separate stop. Dogs on leads are welcome on the site.
OpenPick a day for times and prices
- Until 1 Nov
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun 10:00–16:00; Thu–Sat 10:00–17:00
- From 2 Nov
- Daily 10:00–16:00
Today, Thursday 29 October
- Visitor access10:00 – 17:00
Free entry
Opening times may change at short notice.
Half-mile uphill approach from the car park on gravel and grass; uneven, potentially slippery ground. Remote and exposed without shelter in severe weather.
Ordinary recorded admission is free for everyone; membership is not required.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome at the village.
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