A Georgian Operatic Christmas at Quebec House
Visitors embark on a self-led tour through the childhood home of General James Wolfe, exploring rooms dressed in imaginative festive decorations inspired by a woodland setting. Displays feature towering trees, hidden woodland creatures, and a charming winter tale of friendship and adventure. Guests can also cross the garden to the Coach House to sample Georgian-inspired treats prepared by volunteer cooks.
What to Expect
Historic rooms transformed into a magical woodland realm with festive Georgian treats.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
National Trust
Food & Drink
Volunteer cooks prepare treats on site in the Coach House, available in exchange for a donation.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors of all ages who enjoy festive decorations
Vibe
Enchanted and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Normal admission applies; National Trust members visit free. Refreshments at the Coach House are offered in exchange for a donation. – Get tickets
- Hours: Fridays to Sundays, 11am–3pm; last entry at 2.30pm.
- Parking: The nearest parking is at Darent Car Park, the main town car park. It is pay and display and is not owned or managed by the National Trust. The entrance is on A25, 80 yards from Quebec House, with a footpath to the house. No motor-home parking is available, but there are coach spaces.
- Accessibility: Entrance into the house is level with ramps available on request, steps inside are marked with white strips, and an accessible toilet is located in the house.
- Pets: Dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden.
Tips & Advice
- Bring spare change for the Coach House, where volunteer cooks serve treats made on site in exchange for a donation.
- Pre-book a timed ticket through the Quebec House homepage, or scan the QR code on the entrance sign to get the next available slot.
- Park in the pay-and-display Darent Car Park on the A25, about 80 yards away, and follow the footpath, since motorhomes cannot park there.
- Come to the free late-night opening on Friday 27 November to hear Churchill School children sing carols and see Westerham's lights switched on.
- Ask at the front door for a ramp, a braille or large-print guide, or a wheelchair to borrow if anyone in your group needs one.
Special Events & Promotions
- Westerham Late-night opening on Friday 27 November: a free after-hours look at the decorated house, part of Westerham's Late-Night community event.
- During the late-night opening, children from Churchill School sing carols in the garden, with a taste of hot chocolate.
- Father Christmas switches on Westerham's Christmas lights on the late-night evening.
- National Trust members visit free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christmas at Quebec House suited to?
It suits families and visitors of all ages.
What will we see inside the house?
This year's theme is A Woodland Realm. A volunteer steward welcomes you into the Entrance Hall, and then you wander the rooms following a story of friendship and adventure. The decorations draw on a woodland setting, with towering trees and hidden woodland creatures.
Is there anything to eat?
Yes. Cross the garden to the Coach House, where volunteer cooks make treats on site. You give a donation in exchange for refreshments.
Do I need to book, and is the visit guided?
Christmas visits are self-led with timed tickets. Pre-book through the Quebec House homepage, or scan the QR code on the entrance sign to get the next available slot.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden.
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