Cosmeston Medieval Village, open daily, free admission with tour charge
Details
Accessibility:
Dark buildings with rough floors and low doorways. Wheelchair friendly with steps into some buildings. Toilets including disability toilets. car park with disability parking
For further accessibility information contact venue directly
Brief description:
A "living history" re-creation of 14th century peasant life in a medieval village.
Address:
Lavernock Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5UY
Email:
cosmestonlakes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Phone:
029 2070 1678
Website:
Directions:
From Cardiff follow the A4161 West to Penarth, Continue South onto Leckwith Road, Follow until the B4267, Continue on the B4267 to destination.
OS SO 177689
Opening Times:
2023: "The Medieval Village is free of charge to enter and look around the buildings and grounds. Interpretation panels are located throughout to inform visitors about this unique site reconstructed on original foundations and set in the year 1350
Opening times are 10.00am to 5.00pm April to September (last entry at 4.00pm) and
10.00am to 4.00pm October to March (last entry at 3.00pm)
(Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 01)
Guided tours are available for schools and organised groups only:
The guide in costume and character will lead you as 'the visitor' to their village on an entertaining tour of the furnished buildings and grounds. During the tour you will have the opportunity to interact and ask the villager questions
Your guide on the day might be; Henry Hogg the swine herd, Elsbeth of Oxford, Father Edwin the village priest or Walter the village Reeve
Extra activities are also available
Please call for prices and to discuss/arrange your school/group visit
(Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 01)"
Transport:
Bus: 94, Barry Dock – Cardiff (Ford road)
Closest train station is Penarth (0.7 miles)
For more travel information visit https://www.traveline.cymru or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities:
The closest town is Penarth which has public toilets, banks, a beach and pier, docks, public transport, shops, eating establishments, public park, post office, hospital, hotels and golf club.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
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