Chysauster Ancient Village

Access at Chysauster Ancient Village

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance.

There is no advance booking available at Chysauster Ancient Village so you don’t need to book a ticket in advance.

If you are a Member, please remember to bring your English Heritage membership card with you.

Some of our sites can get very busy, especially on Bank Holidays. Our busiest times are between 11am and 2pm, so if you prefer to visit at a quieter time you may wish to visit outside of these hours.

Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl located outside the shop. Disposable bags are available for dogs on request.
Wheelchair Access
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the site.
Disabled Parking
There are two designated disabled spaces in the site car park, which cannot be pre-booked. The car park is located 1/4 mile downhill from the shop entrance (which includes steps) and roughly 1/2 mile from the main site.
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
Two flights of stair on entrance to the site.
Lift Access
No
Seating And Restpoints
There are three benches available to sit on across the site.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
All pathways and surfaces are grass, with one exception: the gravel pathway leading to the shop.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include numerous wild flowers, birds and insects.
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl located outside the shop. Disposable bags are available for dogs on request.
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
A model of the village is located outside the shop
Areas Of Low Lighting
No
Large Print
No
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl located outside the shop. Disposable bags are available for dogs on request.
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include numerous wild flowers, birds and insects.
Handling Objects
No
Easy Read Material
No
Large Print Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Special Diets
No
Health And Safety
Deep Water
No deep water on site.
Trip Hazard
Uneven surfaces and other trip hazards across the site, including historic steps, low ruined walls, protruding tree roots and rabbit holes.
Sheer Drop
There are some sheer drops across the site.
Slip Hazard
The grass and steps can become slippery when wet.
Steep Slope
Some small steep slopes on site.
Steep Stairs
Two flights of stairs on entrance to the site.
Beware Of Traffic
Visitors need to be aware of traffic when crossing the road from the car park to the site.
Uneven Ground
There are numerous areas of uneven ground on site, including on the marked paths.