Tours at Ham House and Garden

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 – From July 10

Weekends 11:30am and 1:30pm – From July 10

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.

Wednesdays 1:30pm – July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, 22

Weekends 1:30pm – July 25, August 7, 22, September 4, 19, October 2

Visiting the house

Rather than tours, entry to the house is free flow 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 - Starting from July 27

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