Quex House and Gardens, Home of The Powell-Cotton Museum

Quex House and Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum, at the heart of Quex Park, offer an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all where you can discover history, nature and an extraordinary museum all in one unforgettable visit.

The Powell-Cotton Museum is one of Kent’s most distinctive museums, featuring incredible natural history displays of animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas. There are also fascinating displays of world-culture objects as well as local archaeology.

Grade II-listed Quex House, formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family, will be open to visitors on Heritage Open Day. The interior of the house is uniquely decorated with ornamental furniture, art and a beautiful library.

Quex Gardens are set in seven acres and feature sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, and a historic walled kitchen garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

From lifelike animal displays to gentle garden trails, there’s plenty to spark children’s curiosity — and just as much to enjoy at your own pace.

The Gift Shop stocks delicious ice cream, cold drinks, and a selection of gifts.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Quex Park, Birchington-On-Sea, Kent, CT7 0BH

Directions:

Follow directions to Quex Park. Once inside the park, follow the internal museum. Free parking is available in small meadows outside the museum entrance. Parking in the museum car park is limited.

Contact on day:

Museum Team

Telephone number:

+441843842168

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Heritage Open Day can be exceptionally busy. Please book online to avoid disappointment, as if we become too busy, there may be a wait to enter.

Booking website:

https://powellcotton.tygit.com/shop/group-calendar/pk/a627c2d35e0b2004226be3b54c55156d/groupId/5015

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 08:00 AM

Accessibility details

A full accessibility guide is available on https://www.accessable.co.uk/england/access-guides/powell-cotton-museum

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