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Ham House and Garden

A unique 17th-century treasure trove

Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS

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The front side of the house at Ham House against the backdrop of a bright blue sky

Opening times for 5 November 2024
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House By tour*
Café 10:00 - 15:30
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:30 - 15:30
Second-hand bookshop Closed
*Access inside the house is by tour on weekdays in November. Second-hand bookshop closed for a month from 4 Nov for maintenance work. 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.
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Free entry for National Trust members.

A valid membership card or entry ticket is required for entry.

We do not operate a pre-booking system; please go to Visitor Reception (at the main, river-facing gates) on arrival to gain entry.

RHS (main cardholder) and Art Fund membership cards are accepted for entry.

House & Garden (From 1 March 2024)
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £16.50 £15.00
Child £8.30 £7.50
Family £41.30 £37.50
1 adult, 3 children £24.80 £22.50
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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs are permitted throughout the house and garden.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome in the garden, shop and café provided they are kept on a short lead at all times.
Bookshop
Visit our volunteer-run second-hand bookshop near the gift shop. Book donations welcome; please drop off donations at Visitor Reception.
Shop
Visit our shop to browse a range of gifts, sweet treats, plants, toys, garden accessories and more.
Café
Last orders are 15 minutes before the café closes.
Toilet
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.
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Accessible route and/or map
Narrow corridors
Accessible toilet
Located in the toilet block which is situated opposite the shop.
Powered mobility vehicle available
A mobility scooter is available for use in the grounds. We recommend pre-booking by emailing hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Designated parking
Extremely limited Blue Badge parking available on site. To reserve a space, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ramped access/slopes
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.
Induction loop
Seating available
Benches throughout gardens, as well as tables and chairs outside the Orangery Café.
Level access to food outlet
Steps/uneven terrain
Paths around the site are made up of gravel and cobbles. The upper floors of the house and basement are accessible by stairs only.
Level access to shop
Wheelchairs available
Wheelchairs are available to borrow from Visitor Reception. To ensure availability please book ahead by emailing hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Level access/terrain
Level access in gardens - please note paths are made up of gravel and cobbles. Level access to ground floor of house via ramp.
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By road
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.
On foot
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.
By train
Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
By bus
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.
By bicycle
There are bike racks available on the site, which are located inside the main gates and along from Visitor Reception.
By bicycle - more information
Underground
District Line Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
By ferry
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.

Opening times for 5 November 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	By tour*
Café	10:00 - 15:30
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:30 - 15:30
Second-hand bookshop	Closed

House & Garden (From 1 March 2024)
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£16.50	£15.00
Child	£8.30	£7.50
Family	£41.30	£37.50
1 adult, 3 children	£24.80	£22.50

Cleaning the figure of Mars on the chimneypiece in the Great Hall at Ham House, Surrey with paintings in the background.

November weekday conservation tours

Go behind the scenes this autumn. To allow us to carry out vital conservation work, access to the house is by guided tours on weekdays in November, with freeflow access on weekends. Read more for details to plan your visit.

A family visiting Ham House and Garden, Surrey

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Family-friendly things to do at Ham House and Garden

Games, activities, adventures – find lots of fun things to do for all the family at Ham House and Garden.

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Visiting Ham House and Garden with your dog

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.

Visitors wearing coats and scarves enjoying coffee and a bap in winter

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Eating and shopping 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.

Garden guide standing with visitors on a path outside Ham House in London

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Group visits to Ham House and Garden

Organising a group trip to Ham House and Garden? Here’s what you need to know.

Back Parlour decorated for Christmas at Ham House and Garden, London with a Christmas tree in the foreground and a fireplace with a portrait above in the background

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Planning ahead for Christmas

Join us for A Gilded Christmas from 30 November 2024 to see Ham House sumptuously decorated and twinkling in candlelight, with festive activity trails, shopping and more.

Winter maintenance work notice

In the shop courtyard, our outbuildings will undergo maintenance work this winter, such as painting and repairs to guttering. The project is due to begin in early November and finish in the New Year. Throughout this period, our shop and toilet block will remain open. The second-hand bookshop will close for around four weeks from early November to allow for repairs to the roof. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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