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Find out when Ham House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
From exploring our beautiful gardens to enjoying delicious treats, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained this season at Ham House and Garden.
A round-up of fun activities to enjoy with little ones at Ham House and Garden this summer.
Join us on Saturday 20 July to see a family-friendly performance of Treasure Island at Ham House and Garden.
Mark your diaries! Summer of Play is returning to Ham House and Garden during the school summer holidays, 25 July – 1 September 2024.
Running 10-5 daily (last entry 4.30). Included in admission.
Here are some useful tips to help plan your visit. Prams can be used in the grounds, shop and café, but cannot be taken inside the house for conservation reasons. They can be stowed under the covered arch at the front of the house.
Hip carriers are available at the front door for you to use.
From the impressive Cherry Garden to the expansive Plats, our gardens are the perfect spot to enjoy some fresh air this season. So bring a picnic and get ready to play! There’s plenty of space for little legs to run around or play a game of hide and seek.
From making friends with minibeasts to watching birds, your next adventure awaits. Experience ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ with the whole family at Ham House and Garden to get your kids closer to nature. There’s loads to do, so visit regularly to tick off everything on the list!
Some of our favourites:
For more inspiration, see the full list of 50 activities.
Head over to the Orangery Café where we have children’s meals available alongside a seasonal food menu and fresh cakes, as well as hot and cold drinks.
Find out when Ham House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
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 shade of the Wilderness.
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.
Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
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Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.