Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens
Quex Park, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BH
Quex House was built in 1812, and many of the passions and interests of its builder John Powell-Powell can still be seen today, including a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia, a collection of naval canons and the distinctive boat-shaped curve to two of the publicly accessible rooms.
The house has been extensively remodelled in its lifetime, with the current layout largely reflecting the life of Percy Powell-Cotton and his family, who lived in the house in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Percy is perhaps best known as the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum and an explorer, and his travels and enthusiasm for collecting are reflected in the house. Many international influences can be found in the Drawing Room, for example.
Visitors can enjoy the house on a complimentary guided tour, included with standard admission. Times are confirmed on the day and our website should be checked before visiting in case of wedding closures.
Quex Gardens stretch across 7 acres and are the perfect space to stretch your legs after a long journey. You can enjoy a woodland walk, a walled kitchen garden, a croquet lawn, beautiful borders and an ornamental fountain.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11:00 - 4:00pm
Location & directions
Quex Park, Birchington, 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 not required
Accessibility details
Please note that due to roof replacement works at the museum, starting Summer 2024, the car park area will be reduced. This will not affect the reserved disabled parking spaces. There is also space to drop off visitors at the museum entrance if an able-bodied driver with disabled passengers would like to use this option. Please call us on 01843 842168 if you have any concerns.
Additional information
We are delighted to open our doors for free on Saturday 7th September as part of Heritage Open Days. Visitors can enjoy a visit to Grade II listed Quex House and Gardens. Please note that some of the museums' exhibitions may not be available due to extensive roof replacement works. We will do everything we can to minimise the impact on the visitor experience. Please check our website for the latest details on temporary closures.
