Things to see and do at Quebec House

Planning your visit

Visits to Quebec House are on a timed entry system. Pre-booking will become available nearer to the reopening date of 28 March 2026.

Current and upcoming events at Quebec House

The Story of the Westerham Foundlings—an Exhibition at Quebec House

1 April 2026–20 December 2026.

Explore the fascinating story of the 18th century children left in the care of the Foundling Hospital in Westerham. Discover the role of maternal love tokens, and see those created by school children of today in a new exhibition at Quebec House. This is a free exhibition in the Coach House and was created in collaboration with Coram, the UK's first and longest-serving children’s charity.

Please see the Coach House opening times tab on our home page to plan the date and time of your visit. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time. Please also note that the exhibition continues on the upper floor and there are several stairs in the Coach House.

If you would also like to visit Quebec House, normal admission or National Trust membership applies. Please pre-book a timed entry ticket for house visits.

Tasting weekends at Quebec House

4–6 April, 23–25 May, 29–31 August 2026

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 prepared by our volunteer cooks. Remember to bring some spare change to make a donation in support of the ongoing care and conservation of Quebec House.

Our Georgian cooking programme takes its inspiration from Mrs Wolfe’s Receipt Book. Perhaps more recognisable as a recipe book, it is labelled as her receipt book on the inside cover. The book contains recipes for medicines, cosmetics and food that James’ mother Henrietta would have prepared for her family.

Tasting weekends at Quebec House

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. Scented displays and audio soundscapes enhance the visitor experience in selected rooms.

Visits to Quebec House are on a timed entry system which are pre-bookable online. Pre-booking will become available nearer to the reopening date. 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.