Westgate-on-Sea (Birchington)
Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington are two smaller resorts retaining something of their old-fashioned charm. The Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington has well-presented natural history and ethnographic collections. Here the sandy beaches are separated by stretches of chalk cliff.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Westgate-on-Sea / Birchington
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Related Attractions
Birchington - Quex House and Museum
Quex House contains the collections of the Victorian explorer and anthropologist Powell-Cotton. Powell-Cotton spent much of his life travelling to Africa and Asia, learning about the people and their customs. At the house you will find an elaborate collection of treasures from his voyages which include: African animal dioramas by Rowland Ward, ethnography, weapons, European and Imperial Chinese ceramics.
All values are in local currency
Powell-Cotton Museum
Quex House & Gardens, Quex Park
Birchington CT7 0BH
England
Quex House & Gardens, Quex Park
Birchington CT7 0BH
England
Hours
March 16 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | 14:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| Family | 18.00 |
| Adult | 7.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 5.00 |
| Child 16 & under | 4.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
