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 the 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.

The ticket price includes a tour of the publicly accessible rooms of the Grade II listed Quex House (House open for guided tours only; times announced on the day), formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family. 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.

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