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Set on two and a half acres amongst peaceful, leafy surroundings, Henry Kendall Cottage was the home, for a time, of 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 to 1840) by Peter Fagan, using convict labour, from sandstone quarried nearby. It was originally the "Red Cow Inn" and subsequently became known as "Cooranbean". A slab wash-house and two-seater pit 'dunny' (toilet) complete the cottage setting.
A spacious Historical Museum now displays a wide variety of items and memorabilia from the past. A slab shed contains tools and farm machinery as well as an informative display on the citrus fruit industry, a mainstay of the local area for many years.
Barbecue and picnic facilities are also available, with wood provided.
Attraction Opening Times
Public Holiday: Open 10am to 3pm public holidays. Closed Christmas/New Year period and Good Friday. ...... Open 10am to 3pm Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours and excursions other times by appointment.
Children Friendly
Children are welcome.
Accessibility
All facilities are accessible (including toilet), ramps provided, seats available, guide dogs permitted and staff assistance available.
RATES FROM $3.00 TO $10.00 (AUD)
Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum
25 - 27 Henry Kendall Street Gosford West New South Wales Australia VIEW CONTACT DETAILS
Attraction Facts
* Children Friendly
Attraction Facilities
* BBQ Facilities * Car park * Picnic Area * Shaded Area * Sheltered Area
Experiences
* Educational Tourism * Historic/Heritage
Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum Photo Gallery
Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum Rates
RATE TYPE
RATE
Concession (CONCESSION) Australian Senior and Pensioner cards, as well as appropriate overseas senior identification, accepted. (Valid until 2011-06-30)
$3.00
Child (CHILD) Children under five years free. (Valid until 2011-06-30)
$3.00
Adult (ADULT) (Valid until 2011-06-30)
$4.00
Family (FAMILY) Family of two adults and up to three children. (Valid until 2011-06-30)
$10.00
Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum Location Map
Set on two and a half acres amongst peaceful, leafy surroundings, Henry Kendall Cottage was the home, for a time, of pioneer poet Henry Kendall. One room contains some of the poet's possessions, while the remaining rooms are furnished as an old cottage.
