Visiting Prospect Cottage

We're thrilled to bring you some exciting news on Prospect Cottage, as Derek Jarman's former home and creative space in Dungeness will be open for pre-booked visits from July to December 2022.

This would not have been possible without your support. We're extremely grateful for the generosity of all those who supported the landmark campaign to #SaveProspectCottage. Thanks to you, this remarkable place can continue to inspire for generations to come.

At the cottage, visitors will be able to view works of art, gain greater insight into the life and work of this extraordinary artist in his creative haven, and reflect on the profound importance of this special place. Much work has been, and is being, undertaken to protect the authentic appearance and atmosphere of the cottage and garden, and to bring the garden back to the vibrancy of Jarman's lifetime.

The cottage will be open for pre-booked one-hour tours from July, with a maximum of four people able to enter at one time. Pre-booking is essential. The gardens remain open to all.

You can enjoy 50% off your visit with a National Art Pass - just make sure to bring your membership card along when you visit.

For full information on visiting, and to book tickets and your timeslot, please visit the Prospect Cottage: Public Visits page on Creative Folkestone's website.

Once again, thank you for your support of #SaveProspectCottage. We look forward to keeping you updated with more news on the forthcoming artist residency programme, and plans from Tate to share key pieces from Jarman's Dungeness archive.