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National Trust - Quebec House

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👍 Small property with excellent and informative volunteers. We are National Trust members and were visiting Churchill’s Chartwell House nearby so thought we’d pop in here too, though knew nothing about James Wolfe before coming or that his childhood home here predated him by 200 years but later renam... People often mention house, property, home, Quebec, volunteers, Wolfe, room, knowledgeable, worth,


Address

Quebec Square, Westerham TN16 1TD, United Kingdom

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact

+44 1959 567430

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (319 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

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  • 4/5 Becky T. 1 year ago on Google
    Small property with excellent and informative volunteers. We are National Trust members and were visiting Churchill’s Chartwell House nearby so thought we’d pop in here too, though knew nothing about James Wolfe before coming or that his childhood home here predated him by 200 years but later renamed after he won the Battle of Quebec. The volunteers in each room were superb - very friendly and informative about the items in the room and history of his life and the battle. This was very good as about half of the rooms are styled from the period, one as a school room, then others tell of the battle, which has a little uneven signage/info. You can probably see the approx. 8 rooms and exhibition in 15-45 minutes depending on how much you speak with the volunteers. Make sure to check out the exhibition on the first floor of the coach house (a 10 meter walk after exiting). Tip: the village’s parking lot is a brief 2 minute walk away with ample parking
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Irina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Located next door to the Westerham Place care home. It was built between 1530-1550. There you can learn about the domestic life and military career of James Wolfe. Great knowledgeable guides will help with all your questions about the history of the residents of the house. The little second hand shop is located next to the reception area. There are toilet facilities on the site. Decent size Darent car park with free parking on Sandays, £1 for and 2 hours, £1.50 for 3 hours, £2 for 4 hours and £4 for the whole day is about 2 min walk from the house and located right next to Westerham Place care home.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven G. 8 months ago on Google
    Whilst only a small property it contains many historical artifacts. We'll worth stopping by for an hour. The room guides were very interesting to listen to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice little gem of a place. Very interesting for anyone interested in British 18th century history. No refreshments on site but there are toilets. Shops and cafes in Westerham village are 5 minutes walk but up a steep hill. Quebec House is close the council P&D car park (£1-2), next to a care home, opposite Quebec Square. Signage is not great so you might walk past it without realising.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leigh C. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the smaller National Trust properties and gardens we have visited but very interesting nonetheless. This was the childhood home of the General James Wolfe who lead the British troops to victory at the battle of Quebec. In my ignorance (I only began to appreciate history many years after leaving school) I had never heard of the man or the battle but this was apparently one of the most significant battles of the British Empire as we seized control of Canada from the French. Watch the introductory video in the room above the cafe to learn about the strategy deployed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penko P. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely time in Quebec house started with Gin testing and finished with 300 years old Cooke testing . The staff at this National trust house was more than welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank you for the great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Harish P. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting home. Not able see the full house.

  • 5/5 e tradecom (. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the 17th century house near Sevenoaks in Kent. It’s one of the NationalTrust Property, so it’s worth it to get an annual membership. Go to the coach house to show your pass or purchase the tickets. Then you go in from the front of the house into the property. A lot of 17 century clothes for you to try on. Staff are very knowledgeable with the property and they were telling us all about the different objects and the background of James Wolfe. There are replicas that you can touch and feel and they are very realistic so you can see how heavy or light the artefacts were. There is a garden within the property and tables and chairs where you can have a picnic if the weather is good. Toilets are available at the back of the property. Parking are the main town. Parking are £2 for four hours and free bank holidays and Sundays. We had an enjoyable afternoon here.

  • 4/5 ian n. 10 months ago on Google
    Very interesting house - well presented with helpful guides. Nice garden and a splendid little second hand bookshop: paperbacks £1 and hardbacks £2.

  • 5/5 Cinderella S. 10 months ago on Google
    A lovely National Trust property - smaller than its neighbours but still worth a visit. We had an informative guided tour by one of the volunteers and enjoyed perusing the secondhand book shop.

  • 5/5 Janette C. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but beautifully presented National trust property located in Westerham on the A25. Approximately, 10 minutes drive from the M25. The pay and display car park ( free on Sundays and bank holidays) is within easy walking distance. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. The second hand book shop is well worth a visit, hard backed books are £2 each and paper backs are £1 each.

  • 5/5 Linoleum Lesondlileyk 2 Alexander's l. 1 year ago on Google
    smaller than many N T properties but well worth a visit. It is "manned" by very enthusiastic and knowledgable people who realy lnow their fascinating subject. House for adults but lots of fun games in the garden for youngstersf all ages!

  • 4/5 Geoff D. 1 year ago on Google
    Not far from the more popular Chartwell and worth a visit; get hands on with a musket! Signposts from town car park are a bit confusing and might need some attention to correctly align them.

  • 4/5 Jay S. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting little place with lots of knowledgeable volunteers willing to offer some insight

  • 5/5 john m. 2 years ago on Google
    Frankly, i did not travel with much hope of interest to Quebec house. How wrong I was. I had a most enjoyable and informative time thanks to the room guides who used period material and modern day reproductions to tell a most interesting tale about General Wolfe, army procedures of the period and the wardrobe of late eighteenth century ladies. All that despite COVID restrictions reducing what they could put on for the public. This was added to by the thorough, but not overlong, exhibition telling the story of how Quebec was won from the French. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Joanna M. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn't visited Queen House for some time. It was shrouded in scaffolding but works are now compete. It is a lovely house with a peaceful garden and a bookshop and café in an outhouse. As always, NT volunteers are very knowledgeable. The house was the home of General Wolfe and is full of memorabilia of his military campaigns. Worth a visit of an hour or two and within walking distance of the town centre of Westerham.

  • 3/5 TiC 1 year ago on Google
    Small and cosy house. Rented - not owned. Chap joined army at age of 14. Died as General 32yrs old. Its been so easy to own Canada those days ;-) Great achievements in his short life. Did he own anything?? Properties, money??


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