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Cosmeston Medieval Village

Lavernock Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5UY

During the development of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park in 1978, excavations uncovered the remains of a community over 600 years old, and so began a unique archaeological project to restore the village of Cosmeston.

The medieval village seen today is fully accessible to visitors and set in the year 1350. It was a fascinating time in history as the village had been given a new boost of life by the de Caversham family.

Wander round the furnished buildings and grounds at your leisure not forgetting to visit the museum in the small white cottage.

The Medieval Village is wheelchair friendly and open 7 days per week.

The Village Buildings

History and Reconstruction

Volunteering

Educational Tours

Guided Tours

Hire the Medieval Village

Weddings at Country Parks

We can offer a Tithe Barn, other historical buildings or a dedicated meadow for hire as a wedding venue for civil ceremonies, wedding blessings and wedding receptions.

Weddings at Country Parks

Guided Tours

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.

You will also have the opportunity to interact and ask the villager questions. Upon your visit you may encounter; Henry Hogg the swine herd, Elsbeth of Oxford, Father Edwin the village priest and Walter the village Reeve.

Tickets available at reception and must be purchased no later than 15mins prior to tour start time

Cost: Adult - £5.00 / Child and Concession - £3.50 / Children under five, free of charge.

Tour times: 10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 3.00pm

(Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 01)

Audio Wands

Why not enhance your visit and hire an audio wand. The wands provide a voice who, in character will inform the visitor about the village. The audio wands can be set to provide this entertaining tour in English, Welsh, French, and German.

Audio wands can be collected from the reception.

Self-guide audio wands are available throughout the day 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).

Cost: Adult - £5.00 / Child or Concession - £3.50