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The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens lie at the heart of Quex Park on the southern boundary of Birchington, a coastal village west of Margate in Kent the home of the NEW Turner Contemporary, about 75 miles from London, 12 miles from the historic city of Canterbury and 4 miles from the ferry port of Ramsgate.

FREE parking for cars and coaches.  Disabled parking is located close to the museum entrance.

BY ROAD:  from London take the M2, or from Canterbury the A28, and follow the signs for Margate.  As you enter Birchington, the Powell-Cotton Museum is clearly signposted alongside All Saints Church (which is on your left).  Turn right into Park Lane following directions to Acol.  The entrance to Quex Park and the Museum is half a mile on the left.

Please note: If using SAT NAV please ignore the instruction to turn right at this point.

BY RAIL:  the journey from London Victoria to Birchington-on-Sea, takes around 1 3/4 hours.  The pleasant 1 mile walk along Station Road and Park Lane takes about 20 minutes, although taxis are available. The Highspeed train from St Pancras to Margate takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

BY BUS:  Thanet's number 8 bus stops at Birchington Square.  The half mile walk along Park Lane and into Quex Park takes under 10 minutes.

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Powell-Cotton Museum
Quex House & Gardens
Quex Park
Birchington
Kent  CT7 0BH

Tel: +44 (0) 1843 842168