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    Powell-Cotton Museum

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    4.5

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    The Powell-Cotton Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all. There are incredible natural history displays, featuring animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas. There are also fascinating displays of world-culture objects as well as local archaeology. Ticket price includes a tour of the Grade II listed Quex House (House open for guided tours only; times announced on the day), formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family. The interior of the house is uniquely decorated with ornamental furniture, art and a beautiful library. The Gardens are set in seven acres and feature sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, and a historic walled kitchen garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens. The Gift Shop stocks delicious ice cream and cold drinks. The family-run Felicity's Café, located at the front of the museum, offers delicious breakfasts, afternoon tea and lunch. All their cakes are freshly baked on-site. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, but pre-booking is advised.

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    4.5

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    emily_anderson

    Jul 2024

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    4.5

    Very family friendly and accessible!

    My daughter uses a wheelchair but can walk short distances too. The museum has wide corridors and step free access to each different gallery with plenty of room to manoeuvre. The gardens are accessible via a ramp with paths around the perimeter. The staff were very friendly and supportive and the addition of SEN friendly fidget back packs, PEC cards and ear defenders were a really great touch.
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    Disabled Access Information Provided by Powell-Cotton Museum

    Disabled Access at Powell-Cotton Museum

    Level Access: There is level access from the main entrance to Welcome space Galleries Quex House Entrance and Reception Toilet Museum Shop Gardens Smoking Area Woodland Walk Felicity's Cafe and Weddings and Events at Quex There is level access from the car park to: Picnic tables and benches located throughout the garden Hearing: The fire alarm has flashing lights. We have a hearing loop in Tours of Quex House & Museum. Some staff have BSL and disability awareness training. Visual Glass doors have contrast markings. Some parts of the venue have low lighting. General We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors. We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants. There is at least 1 public toilet for disabled visitors. Some staff have disability awareness training.

    Accessible parking at Powell-Cotton Museum

    We have a car park. There are 3 accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free. There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 1500mm wide, or more. Car park is adjacent to the main entrance
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Powell-Cotton Museum

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors. From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 1320mm wide, or more. The toilet door is 970mm wide. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 320mm at the side of the toilet. There is 1450mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 550mm high. The toilets have handrails. We have one unisex accessible toilet for the use of visitors. The toilet complies with regulations for accessible toilets and there is more than the specified clear floor space of 1200mm x 1200mm. The door slides open with a width of 97cm/38”. The spaces to either side the WC are 70cm/27” to the left and 32cm/12” to the right. The transfer to the toilet is now an angled transfer to the right. The hot water is controlled at point of delivery. It also contains a baby changing facility.
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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible services at Powell-Cotton Museum

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Powell-Cotton Museum

    Carers Discount
    Online Booking

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org

    Contact

    + 01843842168
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    Location

    Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, England, United Kingdom, CT7 0BH

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