Garden Party

4th May 2026

Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum

Join the Powell Cotton Museum for a special Garden Party in the beautiful Quex Gardens as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Powell-Cotton Trust.

2026 is the 100th anniversary of the Charitable Trust that runs the Powell-Cotton Museum, the publicly accessible rooms in Quex House, and Quex Gardens.
This Garden Party offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together with supporters, neighbours, and residents of Birchington and Acol. Supported by Birchington Parish Council, this relaxed Bank Holiday celebration on Monday 4 May will bring the community together for a day of entertainment, discovery and fun in the garden.

Visitors can enjoy a varied programme throughout the day, including:

Explore archives charting the history of Quex Gardens
Traditional garden games
A selection of stalls
Refreshments available

You’ll have the chance to meet a very special guest – Ellington the Elephant – an impressive life-size puppet, created by the Thanet-based theatre company Looping the Loop. Ellington will be roaming the gardens and delighting visitors of all ages.

Live music in the afternoon will be from local Ceilidh band, Rejigged, where visitors are invited to join in with traditional Barn Dances – a great opportunity to get involved.

Bring a picnic and enjoy all that Quex Gardens has to offer!

Click here to find out what else is taking place at the Powell Cotton Museum

Tickets and Pricing

Adult £9.00
Child (4-16) £7.00
Concession (65+, disabled, student) £8
Infant (0-3 years) FREE
Powell-Cotton Member FREE

Includes guided tours of the Museum and Quex House

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Location

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Address

A Centenary Celebration in Quex Gardens The Powell-Cotton Museum Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington-on-Sea
CT7 0BH

Contact

enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org 01843 842168

Links

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