Ham House and Garden
How to get here
train
Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road
road
on south bank of the Thames, west of A307, between Richmond and Kingston; Ham gate exit of Richmond Park, readily accessible from M3, M4 and M25
Parking: free, 400 yards (not National Trust)
Sat-Nav: directs to stables on Ham Street, carry straight on to car park
foot
Thames Path passes main entrance. 1½ miles from Richmond, 3 miles from Kingston
ferry
seasonal foot/bike ferry across River Thames from Twickenham towpath (by Marble Hill House - English Heritage) to Ham House and Garden
bus
TfL371 Richmond to Kingston, alight Ham Street by Royal Oak pub, then ½-mile walk (follow signposts). 65 Ealing Broadway to Kingston, alight Sandpits Road stop on Petersham Road by Ham Polo Ground, ¾-mile walk along historic avenues (both pass Richmond train station and Kingston train station) - 020 7222 1234
underground
District Line Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road
cycle
NCN4. Ferry access from Twickenham
Map
Grid Ref: 176:TQ172732
Follow a trail to Ham
Why not walk or cycle from the station to Ham and leave the car at home? It's all part of the adventure and escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Walk from Richmond Station
This trail will lead you straight past the cows of Petersham Meadow
© David Watson
This circular walking trail starts at Richmond Station and stops off at Ham House and Garden en route. It leads you from the urban bustle of Richmond to the rural riverside of Ham.
Kingston circular walk
Deer are a common sight in Richmond Park
© Thomas Egan
The circular route begins at Kingston Station. It leads you along the rural Thames Path, stopping off at Ham House and Garden and through the verdant Richmond Park. This route featured as walk of the week on the Telegraph online.
Cycle from Richmond
A view towards the river from Richmond Hill
© Tom Egan
Discover Richmond and Ham on this circular route along the River Thames, through Richmond Park and the historic avenues of Ham. Bring your own bike or hire one at Richmond Station, where the cycle route begins.