Museums · South Wales
Cosmeston Medieval Village
In or near Lavernock.
Cosmeston Medieval Village — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Dylan Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cosmeston Medieval Village is a museum located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cosmeston Medieval Village is a living history museum located in South Wales. It replicates a 14th-century village, providing insights into medieval life through reconstructed buildings and exhibits. The site offers an educational experience without embellishment or sentimentality.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4135, -3.1838
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Sully and Lavernock
- Postcode
- CF64 5UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1298885734 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cosmeston Medieval Village?
- Cosmeston Medieval Village is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 5UY), in the parish of Sully and Lavernock.
- What is Cosmeston Medieval Village?
- Cosmeston Medieval Village — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cosmeston Medieval Village?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 2.6 km away. The nearest town is Lavernock. Drivers can use postcode CF64 5UY.
- How do I get to Cosmeston Medieval Village?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 5UY.