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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East of England

Dutch Cottage Museum

In or near St Mary Hoo.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.3 · 20 Google reviews

Dutch Cottage Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Long Road Canvey - geograph.org.uk - 1212378

Ron Galliers — 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
Benfleet · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Dutch Cottage Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

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Official information

The Dutch Cottage Museum showcases the unique octagonal cottages built by Dutch settlers in the 17th century on Canvey Island. Visitors can explore the restored cottage and its exhibits, which highlight the island's history and maritime heritage.

Place summary

Dutch Cottage Museum is a museum located in London. It showcases the history and culture of Dutch influences in the area. The museum's focus is on preserving and presenting artifacts related to this heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5251, 0.5566
County
Essex
District
Castle Point
Parish
Canvey Island
Postcode
SS8 0QD
Parliamentary constituency
Castle Point
Phone
01268 756726
Nearest railway station
Benfleet2.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dutch Cottage Museum?
Dutch Cottage Museum is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS8 0QD), in the parish of Canvey Island.
What is Dutch Cottage Museum?
Dutch Cottage Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dutch Cottage Museum?
The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS8 0QD.
How do I get to Dutch Cottage Museum?
The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS8 0QD.