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 24 May–Monday 26 May

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.

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.