Ham House and Garden

Important notice -

Ham House opens on Monday 17 May, there may be a queue to enter to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed. The garden, house and cafe are open. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

A unique 17th-century treasure trove

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View of Ham House from the North terrace

What to expect from your visit to Ham House and Garden 

Find out what you need to know about your visit to Ham House and Garden and how to book your tickets. To help keep everyone safe, all visitors need to pre-book their visit.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

Ham House and Garden, as well as the shop, cafe and visitor toilets are open for your visit. All visitors need to book their visit in advance. Members can book for free and non-members will need to pay when booking.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Ham House and Garden (17 May - 23 May)

Wed 19 May 2021
10:00-16:00
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Ham House and Garde, South Terrace in winter

Can't make it? How to cancel your ticket 

If you've booked a ticket but can no longer make your slot, we'd really appreciate it if you can cancel your ticket. It takes just a couple of clicks, and means someone else can visit in your place.

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Things to see and do

The vivid colours of species tulips and muscari in Ham House's garden, Richmond

The gardens at Ham House 

The first signs of spring are everywhere you look in the historic garden at Ham. Walk among English bluebells and primroses, see avenues of trees popping into bud and sunny-faced daffodils brightening floral spaces; as all around colourful new life bursts up to greet you.

Summerhouse in the Wilderness at Ham House for Silent Space

Silent Space at Ham House and Garden 

Ham House Garden is one of 17 National Trust Silent Spaces, providing 'peaceful time in green spaces'.

Audio Tours

View across the garden at Ham House showing the tulips and muscari coming in to flower in spring

Garden history audio tour at Ham House 

Experience the history of the Ham House garden with an audio tour from your own phone, written by our knowledgeable garden guides.

Daisies in the Fountain Garden at Ham House and Garden

Listen to a short story of medicinal plants at Ham House 

Listen to our expert garden volunteers tell you the story of the history of medicinal plants at Ham House. Listen online at Ham House or from the comfort of you own home.

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Eating

Visitors enjoying refreshments in the Orangery Cafe at Ham House and Garden, London

Orangery café at Ham House and Garden 

Our Orangery Cafe is open daily with a limited selection of takeaway hot and cold drinks. We've introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points and waymarked routes. We'll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you'll support us to make this a safe experience to everyone.

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Our work

Ham House's Head Gardener Rosie Fyles
Emma has been sharing her Nasturtium seedlings locally.
Shire horse collect hay from Ham House's meadows
The Cherry Garden at Ham House

Nature and nurture in Ham House Garden - blog 

Ham House’s Head Gardener Rosie Fyles is gardening for nature and people in a 17th-century walled garden in London’s heart. Take a glimpse behind the scenes in this regular blog.

The other Ham House gardens 

Even though our garden volunteers were at home during lockdown, that doesn't mean they stopped gardening. Check out what this green-thumbed group got up to.

Ham House hay helps historic neighbour 

Ham House is helping its historic River Thames neighbour with a special delivery of hay, as part of English Heritage’s Marble Hill Revived programme.

Ham team discovers new garden ally in box moth battle 

The Ham House Garden team has made a breakthrough in the battle against the destructive box moth caterpillar, giving a beacon of hope to gardeners.

Ham House and Garden's in bright winter sunshine

Support Ham House and Garden 

You can continue to support Ham House and Garden by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Ham.

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History

The north front of Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey. The house was built in 1610 with some alterations in 1672-4.

17th century life 

Explore the rich history of Ham House, near Richmond - one of our rare examples of 17th century life, treasures and architecture.

The Cherry Garden at Ham House, Surrey, seen from an upper floor window

The historic gardens at Ham House 

Explore the formal gardens at Ham House and enjoy the stunning walled kitchen garden, recreated to provide food and cut flowers all year round.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Ham House and Garden on the National Trust Collections website

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