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| One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden is an unusually complete survival of the 17th century. Rich in history and atmosphere, Ham House was largely created by the charismatic Duchess of Lauderdale who was deeply embroiled in the politics of the English Civil War and subsequent restoration of the monarchy. As a sumptuous statement of wealth and power, Ham was built to impress in its day and continues to do so today. Ham is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Its outstanding collections of art, textiles and furniture are indiginous to the house, and the intriguing out-buildings include an ice house, a dairy, with unusual cast iron 'cows' legs', and the earliest know purpose-built still house, the 17th century equivalent of an in-house pharmacy. The gardens are a rare survival of 17th-century garden design. | | | | |  | Group Visits
Average length of visit: 2hrs. On-board coach welcome. Introductory talk. Out of hours tours£. Special interest tours: Ham House – Behind the scenes at Ham House£. Ghost tours£ | | |  | Coach parking
Coach parking, 30yds, drop-off point | | |  | On site catering
Orangery Café (licensed), assisted service | | |
Please pre-book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our properties.
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