Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens
Birchington, Kent
Visit any day
Museum, historic house and gardens, with craft-based home ed days.
Upcoming home ed days
- Thu 22 Oct 2026
- Thu 26 Nov 2026
- Home ed
- Term-time Home Education Days 10:00–14:00, quiet first hour. Adults can join crafts.
- When
- 22 Oct (Nocturnal), 26 Nov (Festive craft)
- Practical
- Seasonal: open 14 Feb – 1 Nov 2026; term time Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00
- Good to know
- No Mon–Thu visits in term time outside home ed days. Indoor lunch space not guaranteed.
Why we'd go
Lifelike animal dioramas, handling collections, explorer trails and a sensory backpack make this an engaging museum. Free parking and pleasant gardens.
Watch out for
Better suited to over-5s than to very young children. Check opening days – it's seasonal.
Details last checked: 25 September 2026. Please check with the venue before you travel.
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