Quebec House

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We’re working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so, however Quebec House is closed.

Childhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759)

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Houses in England and Wales will reopen from 17 May and houses in Northern Ireland are expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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History

The bicentenary room at Quebec House, Kent

General Wolfe and Quebec 

The house's history is very varied since it was built in the 1500s, but most notably was the childhood home to General Wolfe - the house being renamed by the epic battle of Quebec in his honour.

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Our work

General James Wolfe as painted by Benjamin West; a painting on display at Quebec House in Kent

West's Portraits At Quebec House 

Quebec House in Kent has recently purchased, with the help of The Art Fund, two Georgian paintings connected to General Wolfe and his childhood home. Both portraits are the work of Benjamin West, a founder member of the Royal Academy, and depict military hero James Wolfe and his lifelong friend George Warde.

Recently restored oil painting of Henrietta Wolfe

Portrait of Henrietta Wolfe Returns to Quebec House 

After nearly half a year of conservation work and a lot of TLC, our oil painting of Henrietta Wolfe, James' mother is back with us at Quebec House, pride of place once more.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Quebec House on the National Trust Collections website

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