Quebec House TN16 1TD
Free for NT Members
Open: Seasonal - See website
About:
Originally built between 1530 and 1550 the first building was an L-shaped timber-framed house. In the 1630s the layout was altered to create the latest fashion, what historians call a ‘double pile’ house. Most of the two-acre garden was sold in the early 1800s but important documentary evidence of the original plot survived in the form of Mrs Wolfe’s recipe book. By the 1880s the house was divided in two and Quebec House West was used as a school.
In 1918 a Canadian philanthropist, Joseph Learmont, left Quebec House to the National Trust in his will. He stipulated that the property was to be ‘utilised and maintained in perpetuity in memory of the late Major General James Wolfe’. His widow, Charlotte, was determined to see his wishes fulfilled.
The couple’s desire was that the house be furnished as it might have been when Wolfe lived here. It should tell the story of Wolfe’s life and death as well as be a place that celebrates early Canadian history.
While Joseph bequeathed the house, it was Charlotte who ensured the National Trust had the funds to build the collection you can see today. With the support of our visitors, we’re able to keep the Learmonts’ wishes alive to this day, more than 100 years on.
Dog Friendly:
Dogs on short lead are welcome in Garden.
Entry Charge:
See website
Parking:
Darent Car Park - main town car park (not National Trust, Pay & Display) on A25, 80 yards from Quebec House
Facilities:
Bookshop
Toilet
Notes:
Accessible toilet in the house through the main entrance into the house and through the showroom kitchen.
Entrance into the house is level. There is a step down into the parlour room and another step down to the bicentenary room and main staircase.
There is also a step up to exit through the back door (steps are highlighted with a white strip). A ramp is available on request.
Contact:
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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