Things to see and do at Quebec House

Planning your visit

Visits to Quebec House are on a timed entry system. Please pre-book your visit to secure your preferred date and time.

Pre-book Quebec House tickets online.

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.

 

Current and upcoming events at Quebec House

Westerham and the Foundling Hospital Friday midday tours

Discover the fascinating connections between the London Foundling Hospital and Westerham in a special new tour, midday on Fridays this spring at Quebec House (7 March to 27 June 2025).

In 1739, Thomas Coram established the Foundling Hospital in London for the "education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children”. It was the first example of children’s social care in the UK.

It soon found itself unable to meet the ever-increasing demands on its services. A branch hospital was subsequently established at Wellstreet, better known to us today as Chartwell. Join us to explore the story of the children who came through its doors and how their lives are intertwined with Westerham’s history.

Tickets are £5 for National Trust members as well as non-members. Limited numbers, pre-booking required. The 'Westerham and the Foundling Hospital' tours are not suitable for children, but our other hourly tours focusing on the history of Quebec House and General James Wolfe are.

Check availability and book for Westerham and the Foundling Hospital Friday tours

To learn more about the history of Quebec House and General James Wolfe, book one of our hourly tours, normal admission or National Trust Membership applies.

Georgian Cooking Programme

Enjoy a taste of history on selected Bank Holiday weekends.

Saturday 23–Monday 25 August 2025

Our Georgian Cooking programme takes its inspiration from Mrs Henrietta Wolfe’s Receipt Book. Perhaps more recognisable as a recipe book, it is labelled as her receipt book on the inside cover. Explore the house then head over to the Coach House for a sample of Georgian treats prepared by our volunteer cooks.

Find out more about the late spring and summer Bank Holiday weekend events.

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Tour

Wednesday 16 July, 3–4pm.

Join the BSL interpreted tour at Quebec House. An interpreter will interpret the guide's tour from English to BSL and your questions from BSL to English. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. This event is free but normal admission applies.

BSL interpreted tours are also being held at nearby National Trust places, Chartwell and Emmetts Garden on this date, and subject to ticket availability, it is possible to attend all three tours. Pre-booking is required via each property website to join the tours.

Tickets for Quebec House BSL Interpreted Tour

Emmetts Garden BSL Interpreted Tour

Chartwell BSL Interpreted Highlights Tour

 

Summer activities for families at Quebec House

Summer of Play sponsored by Starling Bank

Saturday 19 July–Sunday 7 September, 11am–4pm

Try your hand at some 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.

Summer of Play at Quebec House

Children's Yoga at Quebec House

Friday August 1, 8 and 15, sessions 10–10.30am and 11–11.30am

Get active and stretch those muscles with 30-minute yoga classes in the garden at Quebec House. Aimed at children aged 5 and above. Perfect for beginners. Adults will need to remain on site whilst children are in the class. Children's yoga sessions are free but pre-booking is required. If you would like to visit the House, normal admission applies, and pre-booking is recommended to obtain a timed-entry ticket.

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. New for 2025, scented displays and audio soundscapes enhance the visitor experience in selected rooms.

Visits to Quebec House are on a timed entry system. 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.