Things to see and do at Quebec House

A view inside the Drawing Room at Quebec House, Kent, which has dark wood panelling on the walls and patterned rugs on the floor. A comfortable chair and sofa are arranged in front of a fireplace and three oil portraits hang in gold frames on the wall above. — The Drawing Room at Quebec House | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Take a step back in history to the Georgian era and discover the family home of General James Wolfe. Uncover the reality of the Battle of Quebec, his most famous campaign, as well as exploring life in the 1730s when the General was a child here. Discover a charming cottage garden and grab a new read in the second-hand bookshop.

Family events this summer

Summer of Play

20 July - 1 September, Tuesdays-Sundays and August Bank Holiday Monday, 11:00-3:30.

Try your hand at traditional games in the garden as well as special sessions on select days. Sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

Children’s Yoga

Fridays 2, 9, 16 August, 10-10:30, 11-11:30.

Free 30-minute sessions available to pre-book for children over 5 who would like to give yoga a go in the gardens at Quebec House. Adults will need to remain on site whilst children are in the class.

Drop-in Soft Archery

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 August. 11:30-3:00.

Free drop-in archery sessions, subject to availability. (Weather dependent.) Pre-booking not required. Adults will need to remain with children whilst they take part in the activity.

Summer Quarterly Food Programme

Summer drinks

Saturday 24 August – Monday 26 August 2024, 11 am – 3:30 pm

Relax on the lawns at Quebec House over the August Bank Holiday weekend as you try 18th century summer drinks.

The house

This intimate 18th-century family home, with its pretty garden, was the boyhood home of General James Wolfe, who lost his life leading the successful military campaign at the Battle of Quebec in 1759. Uncover the reality of the battle and reflect on his legacy for both his contemporaries and for us today. You can also explore how the family lived in the 1730s, when they rented the house, including Mrs Wolfe’s homemade remedies lining the shelves in the kitchen.

Visits to Quebec House are on a timed entry system. Please pre-book your visit to secure your preferred date and time. From Wednesday through Friday, visits to the house are conducted by our expert volunteer tour guides. On weekends, visits are self-guided with volunteers on hand to welcome you to the house and answer questions.

The garden

The intimate 18th-century garden is hidden away in the heart of Westerham. The garden is stocked with flowers and plants from the Georgian era. The kitchen garden and herb border are heavily influenced by Mrs Wolfe’s recipe book with the ingredients that she would have used to keep her family well fed and healthy.

Rear lawn and north front at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent — Rear lawn and north front at Quebec House | © National Trust Images/Andrew Butler

The second-hand bookshop

Step into the Coach House to find your new favourite book in the second-hand bookshop. Built in the eighteenth century, this two-storey building was originally the coaching house that served Quebec House. With books donated by volunteers and visitors, all the money raised from the bookshop goes back into maintaining Quebec House.

Paths of glory exhibition

Upstairs in the Coach House, discover the exhibition room and learn about the battle which made General James Wolfe a household name. The exhibition brings alive the story of the Quebec campaign.