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Powell Cotton Museum at Quex House is a magnificent Victorian mansion set in 15 acres of beautiful parkland in Birchington, Kent. The venue houses one of Britain's finest natural history collections, assembled by Major Percy Powell-Cotton during his African expeditions. The historic house offers elegant event spaces including the Grand Hall, Library, and Drawing Rooms, perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. The stunning gardens feature rare trees, ornamental lakes, and peaceful walkways. With its unique character, period features, and flexible spaces, Quex House provides an exceptional backdrop for memorable occasions. The venue combines historical charm with modern facilities, offering catering options and exclusive use arrangements for special events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hall | 80 | — | 30 | 50 | 35 | — | — |
| Drawing Room | 40 | — | 16 | 25 | 20 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire rates available on application. Wedding packages and corporate event pricing vary by requirements and season.
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Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0BH, United Kingdom
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Powell Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens is a verified historic house & museum in Birchington, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £720. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Accessibility. Verified on-site: food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests for receptions, 120 for seated dining in main hall
Basic AV equipment available including projector, screen and PA system
In-house catering available with period-appropriate dining options
On-site parking available for up to 100 vehicles in museum grounds
Powell Cotton Museum at Quex House is a magnificent Victorian mansion set in 15 acres of beautiful parkland in Birchington, Kent. The venue houses one of Britain's finest natural history collections, assembled by Major Percy Powell-Cotton during his African expeditions. The historic house offers elegant event spaces including the Grand Hall, Library, and Drawing Rooms, perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. The stunning gardens feature rare trees, ornamental lakes, and peaceful walkways. With its unique character, period features, and flexible spaces, Quex House provides an exceptional backdrop for memorable occasions. The venue combines historical charm with modern facilities, offering catering options and exclusive use arrangements for special events.
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