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A unique 17th-century treasure trove
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Café | 10:00 - 16:30 |
Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Shop | 10:30 - 16:30 |
Second-hand bookshop | 10:00 - 16:30 |
Please note, the whole site is closed on 5-6 Sept and 9-14 Sept for filming. *Access inside the house is by tour on weekdays in November. The whole site is closed 28-29 Nov and 24-25 Dec. When open 12-4, last entry to the house is at 3.30. Last orders are 10 minutes before the café closes.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Child | £8.30 | £7.50 |
Family | £41.30 | £37.50 |
1 adult, 3 children | £24.80 | £22.50 |
Assistance dogs are permitted throughout the house and garden.
Dogs are welcome in the garden, shop and café provided they are kept on a short lead at all times.
Visit our volunteer-run second-hand bookshop near the gift shop. Book donations welcome; please drop off donations at Visitor Reception.
Visit our shop to browse a range of gifts, sweet treats, plants, toys, garden accessories and more.
Last orders are 15 minutes before the café closes.
Situated opposite the shop, the toilet block has an accessible toilet and baby change facilities.
Level garden with uneven ground. House upper floors accessible via stairs. Adapted toilet available.
Located in the toilet block which is situated opposite the shop.
A mobility scooter is available for use in the grounds. We recommend pre-booking by emailing hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Extremely limited Blue Badge parking available on site. To reserve a space, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Main access route to the ground floor of the house is via ramp. Access to ground floor rooms beyond the Great Hall is via portable ramps. No lift available in the house.
Benches throughout gardens, as well as tables and chairs outside the Orangery Café.
Paths around the site are made up of gravel and cobbles. The upper floors of the house and basement are accessible by stairs only.
Wheelchairs are available to borrow from Visitor Reception. To ensure availability please book ahead by emailing hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Level access in gardens - please note paths are made up of gravel and cobbles. Level access to ground floor of house via ramp.
We are located on the south bank of the River Thames, west of the A307, between Richmond and Kingston. Ham is readily accessible from the M3, M4 and M25 and Richmond Park's Ham Gate exit. If coming from Kingston, the Ham Street turning off the A307 is just before Ham Common. Follow this road for a mile to Ham House.
Parking: Free parking, 400 yards away in the council-run Ham Street Car Park, which is next to the river at the end of Ham Street. Nearby streets also offer free parking. Extremely limited Blue Badge parking available on site. To reserve a Blue Badge space, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Sat Nav: Directs you to the stables on Ham Street, carry straight on past these to the free, council-run Ham Street Car Park.
We are located on the south bank of the River Thames. The Thames Path runs close to the entrance and is located 1.5 miles from Richmond and 3 miles from Kingston. From the Thames Path, opposite Hammerton’s Ferry, walk across a small wooden bridge and follow the well-trodden path across the meadow to the front gates of Ham House and Garden, which are river-facing.
Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
The 371 and 65 bus routes stop near us. Taking the 371 Richmond to Kingston, alight at the Ham Street bus stop, then follow signposts to walk the remaining ½-mile. On the 65 Ealing Broadway to Kingston, alight at the Sudbrook Lane/The Russell School bus stop on Petersham Road and walk ¾-mile along the historic avenues. Both the 371 and 65 routes stop at Richmond train station.
There are bike racks available on the site, which are located inside the main gates and along from Visitor Reception.
District Line Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
Hammerton's Ferry, a seasonal foot and bike ferry, travels across the River Thames from the Twickenham towpath on the north of the river (near Marble Hill House) to Ham House and Garden on the south of the river. Small charge applies.
Are you looking for a memorable day out? Find out more about our upcoming events here. Whether it's a fun day out during the school holidays or a display showcasing Ham House’s notable collection, like Cabinets Unlocked this October, there's something for everyone.
Ham House and Garden is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome all year round in the garden at Ham House. You can also explore Richmond’s riverside trails, parks and woodland nearby.
Games, activities, adventures – find lots of fun things to do for all the family at Ham House and Garden.
Set in historic buildings, the Orangery Café and shop offer inviting spaces to relax and treat yourself on your visit to Ham House and Garden.
Organising a group trip to Ham House and Garden? Here’s what you need to know.
Explore the gardens at Ham House, a celebration of the past with a modern sensibility. Take in the sights, scents and sounds of the productive Kitchen Garden and relax in the leafy Wilderness.
Magnificent Stuart house on the rural banks of the river Thames, containing a unique collection of cabinets and artwork.
One of the most productive walled kitchen gardens in London. It's tended using organic principles and provides home-grown produce.
Tall yew hedges containing clipped box-hedged compartments, filled with lavender, and original 17th-century statues of Bacchus.
Hedged compartments with meandering paths and summerhouses - the perfect spot to relax and take in planted borders and tweeting birds.
Bordered by gravel paths, these vast lawns are filled with a variety of seasonal accents including wildflowers, crocus, tulips and muscari.
A range of refreshments and freshly made seasonal food available at the Orangery Café, using produce from the Kitchen Garden. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Gift shop with tasty treats, homewares, stationery, plants, toys and more. Don't miss our volunteer-run second-hand bookshop.
Games, activities, adventures – find lots of fun things to do for all the family at Ham House and Garden.
Explore the gardens at Ham House, a celebration of the past with a modern sensibility. Take in the sights, scents and sounds of the productive Kitchen Garden and relax in the leafy Wilderness.
Explore the well-preserved interiors of one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, created to impress in the 17th-century by the Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband the Duke.
Wander around the riverside landscape surrounding Ham House and explore parkland, meadows and wetland.
Set in historic buildings, the Orangery Café and shop offer inviting spaces to relax and treat yourself on your visit to Ham House and Garden.
Enjoy a gentle walk from Kingston Station to Ham House and Garden on this 4.5-mile stroll along the river, learning some historical facts along the way.
Leave the car at home and enjoy the walk from Richmond station to Ham House & Garden, taking in the spectacular protected view from Richmond Hill over the River Thames along the way.
This enjoyable circular walk takes in the historic views from Ham House & Garden into Richmond Park and at the top of Richmond Hill – a perfect walk after visiting the House.
Enjoy playful family days out at Ham House and Garden this summer
This event is fully booked. To join the waiting list, please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/e/UFtX3vGFUQ (copy and paste link to browser) or email Legacyevents@nationaltrust.org.uk We'll be in touch should space become available.
Explore the beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite interiors of Ham House's collection of decorative cabinets in the Cabinets Unlocked event, 12-25 October 2024.
Explore the gardens at Ham House with our potion-themed trail.
During weekdays in November, our conservation focus month, see inside Ham House on one of our behind-the-scenes tours
Enjoy the festive season at Ham House and Garden with sumptuous decorations, family-friendly trails and more.
This rare and atmospheric 17th-century house sits on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond. It is the creation of the tenacious Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband, the Duke, who together transformed Ham into one of the grandest Stuart houses in England.
Ham House is internationally recognised for its superb collection of paintings, furniture and textiles, largely brought together 400 years ago. Some of our unique objects include a rare Chinese teapot, one of the earliest and said to have been used by the Duchess herself, and an exceptional ivory cabinet.
Outside, the open and formal restored 17th-century gardens surround the house. It includes a productive kitchen garden containing many heritage crops, the maze-like ‘Wilderness’, complete with summerhouses, and many beautiful spots perfect for a picnic.
The historic Orangery café set in the kitchen garden serves light lunches and teas. The café is set in one of the first examples of an Orangery, however it was not an ideal building for plants to grow as the windows are small and very little light could reach the orange and lemon trees.
Explore the rich history of Ham House on the banks of the River Thames near Richmond – a rare example of 17th-century life, treasures and architecture; hardly changed in 300 years.
Among the rare collection of cabinets at Ham House in Richmond, discover fashionable 17th-century statement pieces, strong boxes and secret hiding places.
Take a look behind the scenes and discover the work that goes into keeping this special place looking its best.
Discover how the National Trust is tackling the impact of climate change at Ham House.
Thinking about volunteering at this special place? Here’s what you need to know.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.