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The impressive 17th-century north front of Ham House
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The formal Cherry Garden, planted with lavender for colour and scent
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The beautiful silk and damask tapestries in the Queen's Antechamber
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© Jamie Woodley
Banquet of Sound - part of our contemporary art exhibition
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Lose yourselves in the garden
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A view down our spectacular cantilevered stairs
Notice: On Fri 27 July our garden, café and shop will be open - the Olympic Flame will be travelling along the Thames, so why not take a stroll along the river and visit us? On Sat 28 July, Wed 1 and Mon 6 August, due to a private function, the house will close at 3pm (last entry at 2.30pm).
A unique 17th-century treasure trove
One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden impressed in its day and continues to do so today.
Rich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the vision of Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who was deeply embroiled in the politics of the English Civil war and subsequent restoration of the monarchy.
Through the centuries Ham has survived war, fashion and neglect to retain a uniquely mysterious aura. Some visitors even claim that it is haunted by the ghosts of its past residents.
Today Ham House and Garden stand as one of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses.
We invite you to discover it for yourself.
Don't miss
- Discover our outstanding collection of furniture and textiles
- Explore the Wilderness – our visitors' favourite area of the garden
- Taste produce from our kitchen garden in the Orangery Café
- Find out about Disney's new 2012 blockbuster, filmed at Ham
- Experience our hands-on basement area
- Enjoy family house and garden trails and play areas
Don't let a rainy day stop you
© National Trust
Don't worry if it's raining...
...there's still plenty to do at Ham.
- Wander around the house
- Explore our hands-on basement
- Eat home-grown produce in the café
- Join in our art activities in the basement at weekends
Art in the garden
Garden of Reason is an exciting new contemporary art exhibition at Ham House and Garden, running from 28 April to 23 September 2012.
Our treasures
You can find out more about our fantastic collection online, or discover it in person by visiting our house and meeting our welcoming room guides.
Our Octavia walk
Follow our Octavia walk trail, which commemorates the centenary of the death of Octavia Hill, one of the founders of the National Trust.