Heritage Open Days at Quebec House -Westerham - a stroll through time
As part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, discover the changing, and occasionally not so changing, face of Westerham on a guided stroll around the town.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Though most noted as being the birthplace of General James Wolfe and close to the family home of Sir Winston Churchill, the town of Westerham has a largely untold history of its own. Join us on a free walking tour as we discover how the town has changed over the centuries. With the help of historic photographs, hear how the town has been shaped by those who lived and worked here.
Please note that the tour starts at Quebec House and finishes in the town centre. Places are limited. Booking is required.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The tour takes place on pavements. It is step-free but does include a steepish hill and crossing roads.
- Meeting point
Please note that the tour starts at Quebec House and finishes in the town centre.
- Suitability for children
All welcome but the content will be geared towards adults.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
Upcoming events
The Story of the Westerham Foundlings - An Exhibition at Quebec House in collaboration with Coram
Explore the fascinating story of the 18th century children left in the care of the Foundling Hospital. Discover the role of maternal love tokens, and see those created by school children of today.
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House - Our Place, Your Past
Discover the family home of James Wolfe, whose victory at the Battle of Quebec changed the course of history. In the Coach House, learn the story of the Westerham foundlings and uncover more about your own family history with Findmypast.
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House - Meet 'Mrs Wadham'
Discover the story of Mrs Wadham, Foundling Hospital matron, and her role in running the Westerham branch in the 18th century
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House: Finding my foundling
Known most often as the home of James Wolfe and Winston Churchill, the everyday stories of Westerham are just as powerful. Join us for this pop-up talk where we'll explore one of these: an 18th century foundling called Edmund Fitzgeorge.