Christmas at Quex House & Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum
From festive family outings to hands-on seasonal creativity, discover two wonderful ways to celebrate Christmas with us this winter…
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Quex House & Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum with two festive experiences designed to bring family and friends together.
Discover A Cosy Quex House Christmas, brand new for 2026, where the beautifully decorated rooms of Quex House are filled with traditional festive touches, period music and nostalgic family games, capturing the warmth and charm of Christmas past. Or get creative at one of our Festive Wreath Making Workshops, where our expert gardeners will help you craft your own seasonal wreath using fresh foliage in the historic Winter Garden.
Whether you’re looking for a memorable festive day out or a chance to create something special to take home, there’s a Christmas experience waiting for you
What’s on
This festive season, we have an events schedule packed with activities designed to keep families entertained, engaged and enjoying time together.
A Cosy Quex House Christmas
Weekends from 21 November to 13 December
Whether you’re introducing your children to Christmas traditions for the first time or reliving cherished festive memories with grandchildren, A Cosy Quex House Christmas is a chance to slow down, spend time together and make memories.
Perfect for families, grandparents and grandchildren of all ages looking for Christmas events in Thanet and festive days out in Kent, this heritage Christmas experience offers a magical way to celebrate the season together.
Timed entry slots from 10am – 3pm, last entry at 2pm
Regular admission prices apply: Adult £9, Child £7, Infant (0-4) Free, Concession £8, Members Free.
Festive Wreath Making Workshops
Weekends from 18 November to 13 December
Embrace the beauty of the season with a relaxing day of festive creativity in the historic Quex Gardens.
Begin your experience with coffee and a warm welcome in our beautifully restored Winter Garden glasshouse before heading outdoors to gather seasonal foliage from the gardens. After a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by Angela’s of Margate using homegrown produce, Head Gardener Sue Harris and the gardening team will guide you through the art of wreath making.
At the end of the day, you’ll take home a beautiful festive decoration and plenty of inspiration for the season ahead.
From 10am to 3pm
Tickets £70 per person. Includes coffee, lunch, and all materials.
Pricing & Admission
Membership
| Adult (inc 1 child) | £35.00 |
| Concession (inc 1 child) | £32.00 |
| Additional Child (4-16) | £8.00 |
Museum, House & Garden
| Adult (17-64) | £9.00 |
| Concession (65+, Student, Disabled) | £8.00 |
| Child (4-16) | £7.00 |
Garden Only Tickets
| Adult (17-64) | £6.00 |
| Concession (65+, Student, Disabled) | £5.00 |
| Child (4-16) | £4.00 |
Would you consider Gift Aid?
We are grateful to all our visitors who are able to make a £1 donation, which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on their admission ticket. A rounded-up donation of 10% can also be added to membership, allowing us to claim Gift Aid.
Powell-Cotton Museum
Explore one of the Kent’s most distinctive museums. Be awestruck by our natural history dioramas and cultural objects originating from the African and Asian continents.
Quex Gardens
Take a relaxed wander through heritage gardens featuring sweeping lawns, a woodland walk and a historic walled kitchen garden.
Quex House
Walk through a manor home shaped by the Powell-Cotton family over generations, with expert guided tours that reveal the lives, travels and ideas behind every room.
