Ham House and Garden

Important notice -

Ham House is currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays however you can still visit the garden on these days. Please check the opening hours ahead of your visit.

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.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Cabinet secrets

Wed 22 Sep 2021
12:00-16:00
Explore our exquisite collection of seventeenth century cabinets. Behind the closed doors and drawers of these intriguing objects lies beautiful artwork and craftsmanship that usually remains hidden from view.

Ham House and climate change – how we’re adapting our formal gardens

Fri 24 Sep 2021
09:30-10:15
Join Rosie Fyles, Head Gardner at Ham House for a 45 minute tour as she talks through our approach to adapting to flooding, increasing temperatures and extreme weather.

Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail at Ham House and Garden

Sat 04 Dec 2021
10:00-16:00
This winter, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Ham House and Garden on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand.
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Things to see and do

Cherry garden in autumn at Ham House
Ham House and Garden   Surrey

Autumn at Ham House

The glorious reds and oranges of autumn are showing in the Ham House garden, with spaces to stop and sit, shelter if needed, enjoy the view and take in the sights and sounds of nature around you.

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Oak and cedar cabinet with ivory veneer, Ham House

Cabinet Secrets at Ham House  

Join this rare opportunity to see inside our exquisite collection of seventeenth century cabinets. Behind the closed doors and drawers of these intriguing objects lies beautiful artwork and craftsmanship that usually remains hidden from view.

Pumpkins ripe for harvesting in the historic Kitchen Garden at Ham House, Richmond

The garden at Ham House 

Behind Ham's 17th century walls the garden is full of vibrant autumnal colour. Discover the latest seasonal plants and produce in 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.

The view of Ham house and the South Terrace from the base of the outdoor steps

Architecture audio tour at Ham House 

Take in the exterior styles and developments of Ham House on this Architecture Audio Tour created and narrated by our knowledgeable Architecture Tour volunteers.

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Eating

A family sitting outside a cafe at Ham House and Garden.

Orangery café at Ham House and Garden 

Our Orangery Cafe is open daily with a seasonal menu 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.

Spring meadow display at Ham House Garden

Our plan bee 

Head Gardener Rosie Fyles talks about the steps being taken in the garden at Ham House to help spaces flourish and our partnership with Clipper Teas.

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

A Man Consumed by Flames by Isaac Oliver

Blazing love: a portrait by Isaac Oliver at Ham House 

Despite fitting neatly into the palm of one’s hand, Oliver’s portrait of a man shown burning with the fire of love is one of the most arresting objects at Ham. Dressed like a classical hero in an antique blue mantle, and wearing an earring of two linked gold hoops, the sitter gazes intently out as flames lick around him. Painted over 400 years ago, the presence of this long dead man nevertheless feels startling fresh.

Visitors admiring the Rembrandt self-portrait at Buckland Abbey, Devon

Celebrating 125 treasures in our collections 

From artistic masterpieces and vast tapestries to precious personal possessions, the range and breadth of the collections in our care is astonishing. Discover more about some of the intriguing objects featured in our recent book – 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust – dig deeper into their stories and, from September, get up close as some of the treasures go on special display at over 50 of our places.

Love among the Ruins by Burne-Jones at Wightwick Manor

More 125 treasures to discover 

From paintings, sculpture and books to fashion and tapestries, unearth more amazing objects featured in the 125 Treasures book in our series of articles exploring the greatest works of art in our 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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