Ham House and Garden

Important notice -

The first floor of the house is currently closed until 2 August following the completion of a conservation project. Ham House will be closed on Monday 9 August. The shop, café, bookshop and garden remain open, we apologise for any inconvenience.

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 

In this article you’ll find everything you need to know and what to expect from your visit. The House, garden, cafe and shop are currently open to visitors. The first floor of Ham House is closed until 2 August following the completion of a conservation project.

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What's on

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Things to see and do

The view of the plant beds in the Kitchen Garden filled with fruit, flowers and vegetables from a seat outside of the Orangery at Ham.

The gardens at Ham House 

Behind Ham's 17th century walls the garden is alive with colour and scent. Experience the Cherry Garden in full bloom or treat your sense to the sights, sounds and produce of the Kitchen Garden.

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'.

Tours at Ham

Visitors on a tour through the gardens at Ham House and Garden.

Tours at Ham House and Garden 

Learn more about Ham on one of our free tours, led by our knowledgeable volunteers or with a self led audio tour.

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 our summer offer including a selection of drinks and food. You are welcome to eat inside in the historic Orangery or outside with views of the Kitchen Garden.

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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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