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A Georgian Christmas at Quebec House
For Christmas 2024 we invited visitors to step back in time for a festive Georgian Christmas at Quebec House in Kent. Imagine you’re a guest at an 18th century dinner party as you explore the decorated rooms and creative displays. Visit the Coach House to enjoy spiced hot chocolate and baked treats inspired by Mrs Wolfe’s recipes.
A Georgian Christmas at Quebec House 2024 has now finished
The information below is for Christmas 2024. We hope you enjoyed all that we had on offer. Please check our website closer to Christmas 2025 to see updates of the exciting plans we have in store for you.
Christmas in the house
Weekends 23 November–22 December, 11am–2pm. Normal admission applies.
Quebec House will be beautifully decorated for Christmas in exuberant Georgian style. This year, the decorations evoke the theme of an evening dinner party.
A Georgian feast
Discover a sumptuous Christmas banquet on display in the Bicentenary Room. Look out for the spectacular gingerbread models of Quebec House and the Coach House on the landing. Hear the sounds of a dinner party and imagine the elaborately styled wigs in each scene belong to fellow party guests.
Scrumptious treats
In the kitchen, our volunteer cooks will be preparing delicious bakes from Henrietta Wolfe’s cookbook.
Taste these 18th century treats for yourself next door in the Coach House. Made to traditional Georgian recipes using dried fruits rather than meat, our volunteer cooks will be making mince pies as well as brewing spiced hot chocolate.
Westerham Late-night opening
Thursday 28 November, 4–6:30pm. Free community event.
Get into the festive mood and join us for a special after hours opening at Quebec House this Christmas. See the house beautifully decorated and enjoy special Georgian treats.
The children of Churchill School in Westerham will be singing carols in the garden from 5pm. Enjoy a taste of Georgian-style hot chocolate whilst you listen.
Father Christmas will be switching on the Christmas lights in Westerham at 6pm.
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Plan a festive family day out and meet Father Christmas in his grotto this Christmas. You can also settle down for a storytelling session or meet real reindeer at some of the places in our care.