Heritage Open Days: Quex House and Gardens, Home of The Powell-Cotton Museum (13)

Open 11am-4pm 

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.

Heritage Open Day can be exceptionally busy. Please book online (via the Powell Cotton Website) to avoid disappointment, as if they become too busy, there may be a wait to enter.

On-site parking, accessible toilets and partial wheelchair access.

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Entry Price

Free