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Quebec House
KentChildhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759)
Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Important notice
Quebec House is open Wednesdays to Sundays, plus select Bank Holiday Mondays, 25 August. Visits are on a timed entry ticketing system. Please pre-book your visit to secure your preferred date and time.
Opening times for 23 August 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £8.80 £8.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.40 £4.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £22.00 £20.00 One adult and up to three children £13.20 £12.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop in Coach House.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on short lead are welcome in Garden.
- Guided tour
Wednesday - Friday a 45 minute guided tour on the hour.
- Toilet
Entry to main toilets is from the garden, behind the house. Adapted toilets on ground floor in private area.
Mobility parking in town car park. Loose gravel path in places. Accessible toilet. Exhibition via stairs only. Braille guide available.
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet in the house through the main entrance into the house and through the showroom kitchen.
- Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guide to whole property available, ask at the front door.
- Induction loop
Fixed induction loops are available in the Visitor Centre, portable Induction Hearing Loop for our tour guides to wear, please ask at the front door.
- Large print (guide or menu)
Large print guide to whole property available, ask at the front door.
- Level access/terrain
- Ramped access/slopes
Entrance into the house is level. There is a step down into the parlour room and another step down to the bicentenary room and main staircase. There is also a step up to exit through the back door (steps are highlighted with a white strip). A ramp is available on request.
- Seating available
Some seating available in house and seating in garden.
- Wheelchairs available
A wheelchair is available to borrow in the house.
- By road
- On north side of A25, facing junction with B2026 Edenbridge road. M25 exit 5 or 6. M25 anti-clockwise: Exit at junction 6 on the M25. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A22. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Oxted Road/A25. At the roundabout take the second exit onto A25. Follow the A25 into Westerham. Parking available in the local Darent Car Park (Pay & Display) located 80 yards past Quebec House on the left. M25 clockwise: Exit at junction 5 on the M25. Use the left lane to continue on Sevenoaks Bypass/A21. Merge onto Westerham Road/A25 via the slip road. Follow the A25 into Westerham. Park in the main town Darent Car Park (Pay & Display), less than 5 min walk from Quebec House. Follow signs for main town car park.Parking: Darent Car Park - main town car park (not National Trust, Pay & Display) on A25, 80 yards from Quebec House; footpath to house. No parking available for motor homes. Coach parking available.
- By train
- Edenbridge (4 miles) and Oxted (4 miles) stations are accessible from London Victoria and London Bridge stations. Sevenoaks station (6 miles) has a regular fast train service from London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge where you can catch the 401 bus service. Oxted and Sevenoaks have taxi ranks outside to get you to Quebec House.
- By bus
- On Sundays and Bank Holidays, the 246 service runs from Bromley North train station (passing Bromley South train station) to Westerham. See the 246 Timetable for more details. The 401 service runs from Sevenoaks and the 236 runs from Edenbridge and Oxted. Saturdays: Surrey County Council operates a shuttle service between Oxted Station and 3 National Trust sites: Chartwell, Quebec House and Emmetts Garden. All journeys must be booked in advance. They can be booked at least 30 minutes before travelling and up to seven days in advance. See the East north National Trust shuttle service timetable or download the Surrey Connect App. Alternatively, bookings can be made over the phone on 0300 123 7751 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm).
- Cycling
- You can use the Cycle Streets website to plan your journey.
Planning your visit
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Things to see and do at Quebec House
Pre-book your visit to explore this Georgian town house where General James Wolfe grew up. Discover information about his military life, including the Battle of Quebec after which the house is named. Find out about upcoming events including special tours, Bank Holiday weekend tasting sessions and Summer of Play activities for the family.
Upcoming Events at Quebec House
Find out what’s on at Quebec House this season and what to look out for next. From special tours and tastings to activities for the family. Browse key dates for the diary and links to pre-book sessions where tickets are required.
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Groups visits to Quebec House
Bring your group to Quebec House, the childhood home of General James Wolfe, and discover what makes this 18th-century house in Westerham, Kent, so special.
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Visiting Quebec House with your dog
Quebec House is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome to stroll around the garden with you and enjoy a dog-eye view of the flower borders. Why not try a walk from nearby Chartwell to stretch their legs first?
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Highlights
House
Eighteenth-century townhouse and childhood home of General James Wolfe and his family.
Garden
Eighteenth-century garden featuring seasonal blooms from the time. Herb and kitchen garden, revived using Mrs Wolfe’s receipt (recipe) book.
Exhibition
Permanent exhibition on the first floor of the Coach House. Discover how the Quebec House changed its name, shape and even its purpose in this free exhibition, '300 years of Occupancy', presented in collaboration with Westerham Town Partnership.
Second hand bookshop
Second hand bookshop located in the downstairs of the Coach House, full of pre-loved books.
Spotlight events
Summer of Play at Quebec House
Play your way around the world with the origin of traditional games such as quoits, giant Jenga and hobby horses. Drop-in for soft cup archery sessions on Wednesdays in August. Play activities are free. If you would like to visit the House, normal admission applies, and pre-booking is recommended to obtain a timed-entry ticket. Saturday 19 July–Sunday 7 September, 11am–4pm.
Georgian Cooking Programme
Tempting scents fill the air at Quebec House as our volunteer cooks prepare 18th-century-style treats in the kitchen. Explore the childhood home of General James Wolfe then head over to the Coach House to taste the delicious bakes. Remember to bring some spare change to make a donation in support of the ongoing care and conservation of Quebec House. To secure your preferred date and timeslot for the house, pre-book timed entry tickets. Saturday 23–Monday 25 August 2025, 11.00am–3.30pm.
Re-Enactment Weekend
Wonder what life was like as a British redcoat in the late 18th century? The Association of Crown Forces (1776) will be at Quebec House to share stories about life as a British soldier during the time of the Battle of Quebec. Pre-booking is not required for this event which takes place in the garden. However, if you would also like to visit the house, pre-booking is recommended to secure your preferred timeslot for house entry. Saturday 7–Sunday 8 September, 11am–3pm.
Westerham – a stroll through time
Join a free guided walk around Westerham. As part of the Heritage Open Day Festival, discover the changing, and occasionally not so changing, face of Westerham. With the help of historic photographs, hear how the town has been shaped by those who lived and worked here. The tour starts at Quebec House and finishes in the town centre. Places are limited; pre-booking is required. Select one of four dates: 12, 14, 18 and 21 September, 11am-12pm.
Architecture Talk: echoes through time
We are excited to be embracing this year's Heritage Open Days theme of Architecture and presenting a free talk in the Coach House sharing the history of Quebec House. We'll explore how the house changed hands, shape, and even its purpose over 400 years. Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early. Friday 19–Sunday 21 September. 11.30am–12.30pm.
Halloween at Quebec House
Halloween is coming back to Quebec House for even more spooktacular fun. Discover crafty creations and bewitching scenes in each room. There's a Little Witches’ dress up station and a potion bottle spotter activity for the kids to add to the half term fun. On selected weekends, enjoy tasty 18th century and Halloween-inspired treats in the Coach House, all prepared by our volunteer cooks. Please pre-book your visit to secure your preferred date and timed-entry ticket. This year's event runs Saturday 18 October–Sunday 2 November (excluding Mondays and Tuesdays). Weekend times are 11am–4pm with last entry at 3.30pm Weekday times are 11am–3pm with last entry at 2.30pm.
Things to see and do
Article
Things to see and do at Quebec House
Pre-book your visit to explore this Georgian town house where General James Wolfe grew up. Discover information about his military life, including the Battle of Quebec after which the house is named. Find out about upcoming events including special tours, Bank Holiday weekend tasting sessions and Summer of Play activities for the family.
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The garden at Quebec House
Set against the warm brick walls of the Georgian house, discover 18th-century influenced planting in this compact garden for all seasons, including roses, wisteria and herbs.
Upcoming events
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Georgian Cooking Programme
Enjoy a taste of history. Sample Georgian treats prepared by our volunteer cooks.
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Summer of Play at Quebec House
Join us at Quebec House this summer for games and activities in our garden. Try your hand at some traditional games such as quoits, jenga and hobby horses as well as special archery sessions on Wednesdays in August.
Event
Re-Enactment Weekend
The Association of Crown Forces (1776) will be encamped at Quebec House to share stories about life as a British redcoat in the late eighteenth century.
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Westerham - a stroll through time
As part of the Heritage Open Day Festival, discover the changing, and occasionally not so changing, face of Westerham on a guided stroll around the town.
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Heritage Open Days at Quebec House
Miniature villages, lost houses, video games and quilts: Heritage Open Days spotlights England's diverse architectural heritage and is back at Quebec House with free entry to the house and gardens.
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Architecture Talk: echoes through time.
Quebec House is known for its most famous resident, General James Wolfe. But the story of the property is far broader. Join us for this pop-up talk where we'll explore how the house changed hands, shape, and even its purpose over 400 years.
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Halloween at Quebec House
A coven of wicked witches is taking over Quebec House for the spooky season. Join in the Halloween fun!
About Quebec House
Explore this fascinating house, the childhood home of General James Wolfe. Discover the dramatic battle which won the British dominance in North America and claimed the territories of New France that would later become Canada.
Travel back in time and experience the house as it appeared in the 1730s when James Wolfe and his family lived here. See Wolfe’s military canteen and the Banyan he wore when he dined with his men in the evenings.
Upstairs in the Coach House, find out more about the history of Quebec House, how it changed its name, shape and purpose in an exhibition presented in collaboration with Westerham Town Partnership.
History
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The history of Quebec House
Find out about the life of General James Wolfe, who led British forces to victory at the Battle of Quebec, from where this Georgian house takes its name.
Our work
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Conserving Quebec House’s paintings
Discover the work we’ve been doing at Quebec House in Kent to conserve some of the historic portraits in the collection there and protect them for future generations.co
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Conserving the workbox at Quebec House
Discover the intricate work of a Textile Conservator to treat a nineteenth-century workbox from Quebec House.
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Support us
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Volunteering at Quebec House
If you're interested in the history of Quebec House, learning more about it and sharing that with others as a volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.
