Tours at Ham House and Garden

Join us for one of our free tours and find out something new about Ham. Tours are led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Please check below to see which tours are on offer as well as dates, times and how to book. All tours are run depending on volunteer availability on the day.
Please be aware that all tours are dependent on volunteer availability. You can book your place on one of the tours upon arrival at Ham. Please make sure you arrive with plenty of time prior to the start of your chosen tour.
Garden history tours
Find out more about the garden from its creation in the seventeenth-century to the contemporary developments and sustainable gardening practised today.You can book your place on one of the garden tours upon arrival at Ham.
Weekdays 11:30am and 1:30pm
Weekends 11:30am and 1:30pm

Kitchen Garden tours
Discover the history and development of the walled kitchen garden on a special tour covering historic salads, edible flowers, an apple orchard and seasonal produce and cut flowers.
2022 Dates TBC
Visiting the house
Rather than tours, entry to the house is free flow Wednesday-Sunday between 12 -3:30pm. Room guides are stationed throughout the house to allow you to enter and tour at your own pace. They love to share their knowledge so do ask for an overview of the room, or information on a particular object
Architecture Tours
Tour the exterior of the mansion and learn about the architectural changes made to this magnificent 17th century property. An excellent tour for GCSE students studying style and display during the restoration. Understand how changing styles in how we live have changed how we use rooms and spaces.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30pm
N.B. Tours, apart from certain group tours, are free but normal admission charges apply for the venue.Please be aware that all tours are dependent on volunteer availability