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Ham House and Garden
A unique 17th-century treasure trove
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS
Important notice
Unfortunately, due to high winds forecast, Ham House and Garden will be closed on Wednesday 1 January. We will reopen once safety checks have been completed. The house is closed for winter conservation from early January, reopening on 15 February.
Opening times for 30 December 2024
Asset Opening time House 12:00 - 16:00 Café 10:00 - 15:30 Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:30 - 15:30 Last entry 30 minutes before closing. The house is closed for winter conservation from 2 Jan, reopening on 15 Feb. Second-hand bookshop closed until Feb 2025 for maintenance work. Last orders are 10 minutes before the café closes.
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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 Garden only (Applicable 2 Jan–14 Feb 2025)
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.90 £9.00 Child £5.00 £4.50 Family £24.80 £22.50 1 adult, 3 children £14.90 £13.50 House & Garden (Applicable from 1 March 2025)
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £18.70 £17.00 Child £9.40 £8.50 Family £46.80 £42.50 1 adult, 3 children £28.10 £25.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs are permitted throughout the house and garden.
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.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome in the garden, shop and café provided they are kept on a short lead at all times.
Level garden with uneven ground. House upper floors accessible via stairs. Adapted toilet available.
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.
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.
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.
Planning your visit
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A Christmas day out
Join us for A Gilded Christmas from 30 November 2024 to see Ham House sumptuously decorated and twinkling in candlelight, with indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Winter maintenance work notice
In the shop courtyard this winter, our outbuildings are undergoing maintenance work, such as painting. The project is due to finish in January 2025. Throughout this period, our shop and toilet block will remain open. The second-hand bookshop is closed until February. Please note, we will resume taking book donations when the bookshop reopens. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Highlights
Ham House
Magnificent Stuart house on the rural banks of the river Thames, containing a unique collection of cabinets and artwork.
Kitchen Garden
One of the most productive walled kitchen gardens in London. It's tended using organic principles and provides home-grown produce.
Cherry Garden
Tall yew hedges containing clipped box-hedged compartments, filled with lavender, and original 17th-century statues of Bacchus.
The Wilderness
Hedged compartments with meandering paths and summerhouses - the perfect spot to relax and take in planted borders and tweeting birds.
The Plats
Bordered by gravel paths, these vast lawns are filled with a variety of seasonal accents including wildflowers, crocus, tulips and muscari.
Food and Drink
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.
Shopping
Gift shop with tasty treats, homewares, stationery, plants, toys and more. Our second-hand bookshop is closed until 2025 during repair work to the roof. Please check our opening times for the latest information.
Things to see and do
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A Gilded Christmas at Ham
Enjoy the festive season at Ham House and Garden with sumptuous decorations, a spectacular sugar banquet, family-friendly activities and more.
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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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The garden at Ham House
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.
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Discover Ham House
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.
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Explore the landscape around Ham House and Garden
Wander around the riverside landscape surrounding Ham House and explore parkland, meadows and wetland.
Eating and shopping
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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.
Top trails
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Kingston Station to Ham House walk
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.
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Richmond Station to Ham House historic scenic walk
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.
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Historic views of Ham House walk
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.
Upcoming events
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A Gilded Christmas at Ham House and Garden
Enjoy the festive season at Ham House and Garden with sumptuous decorations, family-friendly trails and more.
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From Bulb to Bloom: Plant a seed this February half-term
15, 17, 19, 21, 23 February. Join us at Ham House and Garden for family fun this half-term with seed planting. Drop-in sessions run between 10.30am – 12pm and 2pm – 3.30pm. Book on arrival, £2 per child, normal admission applies.
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Ham House, New Perspectives: Past, Present and Place
Explore sketchbooks and more in this work-in-progress exhibition, the first event in our collaboration with creative researchers group The Storybox Collective
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From Bulb to Bloom: Paint a pot this February half-term
16, 18, 20, 22 February. Join a creative session this half-term Ham House and Garden, and paint a plant pot to take home. Drop-in sessions run between 10.30am – 12pm and 2pm – 3.30pm. Book on arrival, £5 per child, normal admission applies.
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Easter egg hunt at Ham House and Garden
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Ham House and Garden on an Easter trail.
About Ham House and Garden
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.
History
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The history of Ham House
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.
Art and collections
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Ham House’s exquisite cabinets
Among the rare collection of cabinets at Ham House in Richmond, discover fashionable 17th-century statement pieces, strong boxes and secret hiding places.
Our work
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Our work at Ham House and Garden
Take a look behind the scenes and discover the work that goes into keeping this special place looking its best.
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Responding to climate change at Ham House
Discover how the National Trust is tackling the impact of climate change at Ham House.
Support us
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Volunteering at Ham House and Garden
Thinking about volunteering at this special place? Here’s what you need to know.