Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum

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Set on two and a half acres with peaceful surroundings amongst large leafy trees, Henry Kendall Cottage was once home for pioneer poet Henry Kendall. One room contains some of the poet’s possessions, while the remaining rooms are furnished as an old cottage.

The cottage was built (1838 - 40) by Peter Fagan, with convict labour from various shapes and sizes of sandstone gathered from the near vicinity. Some still have oyster shells embedded in them. A slab washhouse and two-seater pit 'dunny' complete the cottage setting.

A spacious Historical Museum now displays a wide variety of items from the past including typewriters, bottles and old memorabilia. A slab shed contains tools and farm machinery.

Barbecue and picnic facilities available, with wood provided.

Open Time

10am - 3pm Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours and excursions by appointment.

Public Holiday

10am - 3pm Public Holidays. Closed Christmas/New Year period and Good Friday.

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Contact Details:

Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum
25 - 27 Henry Kendall Street
Gosford West, NSW 2250
Telephone: 02 - 4325 2270
Fax: 02 - 4322 2587
Email: henrykendallcottage@mail.com
Website: www.henrykendallcottage.org.au