Ham House and Garden

A unique 17th-century treasure trove

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Children playing in the Cherry Garden at Ham House

Shaping Nature: February half term at Ham House 

Visit Ham House this February half term (16 - 24 Feb) and learn all about garden design with a variety of fun for all the family.

Explore the house, gardens and wider estate

The Great Hall at Ham House
The Wilderness on a crisp, frosty morning
Daffodils blooming in spring

Winter in the house 

Find out more about what is on offer inside the house over the winter as we commence our annual winter clean.

Winter is best in the garden 

The change in season is upon us and there is still plenty to discover in Ham's formal gardens over winter.

Spring gardens at Ham House 

The Ham House gardens are full of spring delights; why not come along and discover our colourful displays of tulips or get lost in the Wilderness. Soak up the sunshine on our plats or breathe in the fresh scent of wisteria in our Kitchen Garden.

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What's on 

The Duchesses' teapot

Mothers' Day at Ham House  

Spend time with someone special this Mother’s Day at Ham House and Garden.

An artist's impression of the bulb planting in Ham's formal gardens

500,000 spring bulbs blooming 

Re-imagining Ham House’s 17th century formal garden so it will once-again inspire a ‘wow’ from today’s garden lovers.

Walking dogs in the Cherry Garden

Winter Walkies 

Dogs and their well-behaved owners are now welcomed all year round at Ham House and Garden, thanks to overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors, staff and volunteers.

The Duchesses' teapot

Mothers' Day at Ham House  

Spend time with someone special this Mother’s Day at Ham House and Garden.

Spring and Daffodils - Easter at Aberdulais

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Ham House 

The Simrohk is a fantastical bird who has a feather from every bird in the world within his wings and some of them have fallen out! Find the feathers and work out which birds they come from as part of our Easter trail. There is lots of other feathery fun to be had around the property too.

Upcoming events

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February Half Term: Shaping Nature

Sat 16 Feb 2019
10:00-17:00
How does a garden grow? With lots of shapes, patterns and symmetry. Spot them around you and plan your own garden.

500,000 spring bulbs blooming

Sat 16 Feb 2019
10:00-17:00
Re-imagining Ham House’s 17th century formal garden so it will once-again inspire a ‘wow’ from today’s garden lovers.

Weekend Garden History Tours

Sat 16 Feb 2019
13:30-14:00
Free thirty minute tour of Ham's beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.

Weekday Garden history tours

Mon 18 Feb 2019
11:30-12:00
Free thirty minute tour of Ham's beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.

Create a garden with us

Mon 18 Feb 2019
11:30-12:30
Get your green thumb ready! Come along to learn how we plan a garden area and work on our new family Tasting garden together.

Shuffle like a penguin!

Wed 20 Feb 2019
11:30-12:30
We need your help (and your feet) to get our new flower beds ready. Come along and work with our garden team to prepare the beds for seed sowing.
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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.

Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) by Sir Peter Lely

Who was Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale? 

Baptised on 28 September 1626 in London, Elizabeth was the eldest of the five daughters of William Murray, first earl of Dysart, and Catherine Murray (née Bruce).

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Eating and shopping

Inside of the Orangery cafe at Ham House

A bite to eat 

At the orangery cafe you can enjoy delicious meals prepared from Ham House’s home grown produce, a family friendly atmosphere and free wifi. Food is prepared fresh daily, with a wide selection of hot and cold food including our scrumptious cakes and bakes.

Our range of cleaning products for sale

Shopping at Ham House  

Housed in one of our 17th century outbuildings, the shop is a warm and inviting space brimming full of gift ideas, tasty treats and children's toys. Why not stop by our second hand book shop on your visit and see if you can pick up a bargain.

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Venue hire

Group bookings and venue hire

Book a group visit to Ham House for an unforgettable day

Planning a group visit to Ham House? 

You can make sure your group has the best possible day here by arranging your visit with us before you travel and we offer reduced entry for groups over 15. Group bookings accepted all year round.

Happy couple with the south view of Ham House behind them

Hold an event here 

Celebrate a special occasion at Ham House and Garden, near Richmond, London. Host your party in the seventeenth century walled Kitchen Garden.

Bespoke wedding dress by Luxury designer Caroline Arthur; National Trust Bath Assembly Rooms

Caroline Arthur Bridal Boutique 

Book your appointment today at the pop-up boutique of luxury dressmakers Caroline Arthur, located in the Back Parlour of Ham House.

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Our work

Discover more about the work we do at Ham House and Garden

Preparing the pattern of meadow flowers

Re-imagining the formal garden 

Re-imagining Ham House's opulent 17th century formal garden to once again inspire a 'wow' from garden lovers.

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Get involved

Help protect our special places for ever, for everyone, by volunteering today

Volunteering at Ham House 

Do you have skills that you'd like to share? Learn more about the ways that you could volunteer at Ham House, near Richmond.

Corporate volunteering at Ham House

Corporate Volunteering at Ham House  

Corporate volunteering days are a great way for you to develop your team whilst spending time outdoors and contributing to your community. Join us at Ham house to conserve Ham and Petersham Meadows for future generations to enjoy.

Gardening at Fenton House and Garden, London.

Supporter groups in London 

Make more of your membership by joining your local supporter group in London for talks, tours, and social and fundraising events.

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Learning

Child looking through round window into Ham House

Go back in time 

Relive the past with your class with our learning experiences and workshops at Ham House, near Richmond.

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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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