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About the Heritage Village

The Heritage Village is now closed for our 65th Daily Visitor Season. We look forward to seeing you again in 2025! Thank you to everyone that came out to visit us.

Access to Fanshawe Pioneer Village is through the Fanshawe Conservation Area at 1424 Clarke Rd. London On.

Winter Walks will be resuming in February of 2025. More information will be coming in the new year!

65th Regular Daily Visitor Season Hours & Information

New to 2024, Pay your Admission at the Conservation Area Tollgate! As you enter the Fanshawe Conservation Area, pay for your admission to Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Bring your Tickets to our Visitor Entrance for entry into the Heritage Village.

The Heritage Village’s 65th season is Saturday, May 18, 2024 to Monday, October 14, 2024.

Make sure to check-out our Events to learn more about what is happening after Thanksgiving Day.

Heritage Village Hours

Fall Hours: September 5 to October 14

• Thursdays to Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

General Admission Rates

$12 for adults

$10 for seniors/ *NEW*students 17+ with Student Card

$7 for children 4 to 16 years old

Free for children 3 and under

*NEW* $35 Family Rate (2 Adults and up to 3 Children)

*All admission rates include tax.

Visitor Services

Parking

•  Free parking!

• The large Visitor Parking lot located next to the Village. It can easily accommodate school buses and campers.

• Accessible parking is located next to the Spriet Family Visitor Centre and Heritage Village Visitor Entrance/Tollgate.

• A drop-off zone is located in front of the Heritage Village Entrance/tollgate for any drop-off or pick-up needs from the Village.

• Fanshawe Pioneer Village is served by London-Para Transit.

Washrooms

• The Village Washrooms are located near the entrance to the Village, behind the Village Hall building. 

• Washrooms have accessible stalls, as well as change tables.

• If you require access to an adult size change table please ask our Visitor Entrance/Tollgate staff.

Denfield General Store & Gift Shop

•   During your visit stop in at Denfield General Store for treats, refreshments, local products, hand-made gifts, and souvenirs.

Food & Drinks

• Outside food and drink are allowed into Fanshawe Pioneer Village and we encourage visitors to bring a pre-packed picnic lunch.  (No alcohol)

  • Please note: food and drink are not permitted inside the Heritage buildings.

• Picnic tables are available around the Village on a first come basis. 

  • Please make sure to clean-up after yourself.

  • We do not have a covered eating area.

• Denfield General Store sells snacks, drinks, and cold treats.

• We have a water bottle refill station located beside our washrooms in the Heritage Village.

Pet Policy

• We love seeing animal friends at the Village! Pet dogs are welcome in the Heritage Village. They must be leashed at all times, and with a member of your party. We unfortunately cannot have pet dogs in our Heritage Buildings. We recommend taking turns coming into the buildings if you are bringing your furry friend!

• Please note, we do have farm animals and ground hogs/critters in the Village.

Please note:

Smoking of any kind, including vaping, is prohibited inside the Heritage Village.  Please ask the Visitor Entrance/Tollgate attendant where to go.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is inside a conservation area, and as such we need to do our part to protect the wildlife around us. Certain items, such as balloons, confetti and rice, can pose a threat to nature, and are not permitted on site.