Museums · South East England
The Dog Collar Museum
In or near Harrietsham.
The Dog Collar Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hollingbourne · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Dog Collar Museum is a museum in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1977, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area ME17.
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Official information
The Dog Collar Museum features a unique collection of canine neckwear that spans five centuries. Visitors can explore rare and valuable collars, including historical pieces that have never been displayed publicly before.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dog Collar Museum is located in Broomfield and Kingswood, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1977, this modern museum showcases a collection of dog collars, highlighting their historical and cultural significance. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2471, 0.6309
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Broomfield and Kingswood
- Postcode
- ME17 1PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Hollingbourne — 2 km
- Official site
- leeds-castle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q106204051 (CC0)
- commons: The Dog Collar Museum at Leeds Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1555444.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dog Collar Museum?
- The Dog Collar Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME17 1PL), in the parish of Broomfield and Kingswood.
- What is The Dog Collar Museum?
- The Dog Collar Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Dog Collar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME17 1PL.
- When was The Dog Collar Museum built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Is The Dog Collar Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Dog Collar Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Dog Collar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME17 1PL.