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A unique 17th-century treasure trove
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Café | 10:30 - 15:30 |
Garden | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Shop | 10:30 - 15:30 |
Last entry to the house is 30 minutes before closing. Last orders are 15 minutes before the café closes. The whole site is closed on 24 and 25 December. The house is closed for conservation 2 January - 9 February 2024.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
1 adult, 2 children | £23.10 | £21.00 |
Level garden with uneven ground. House upper floors accessible via stairs. Adapted toilet available.
We are located on the south bank of the River Thames, west of the A307, between Richmond and Kingston. Ham is readily accessible from the M3, M4 and M25 and Richmond Park's Ham Gate exit. If coming from Kingston, the Ham Street turning off the A307 is just before Ham Common. Follow this road for a mile to Ham House.
Parking: Free parking, 400 yards away in the council-run Ham Street Car Park, which is next to the river at the end of Ham Street. Nearby streets also offer free parking.
Sat Nav: Directs you to the stables on Ham Street, carry straight on past these to the free, council-run Ham Street Car Park.
We are located on the south bank of the River Thames. The Thames Path runs close to the entrance and is located 1.5 miles from Richmond and 3 miles from Kingston. From the Thames Path, opposite Hammerton’s Ferry, walk across a small wooden bridge and follow the well-trodden path across the meadow to the front gates of Ham House and Garden, which are river-facing.
Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
The 371 and 65 bus routes stop near us. Taking the 371 Richmond to Kingston, alight at the Ham Street bus stop, then follow signposts to walk the remaining ½-mile. On the 65 Ealing Broadway to Kingston, alight at the Sudbrook Lane/The Russell School bus stop on Petersham Road and walk ¾-mile along the historic avenues. Both the 371 and 65 routes stop at Richmond train station.
There are bike racks available on the site, which are located inside the main gates and along from Visitor Reception.
District Line Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road. Please see bus directions for travel information from Richmond Station.
Hammerton's Ferry, a seasonal foot and bike ferry, travels across the River Thames from the Twickenham towpath on the north of the river (near Marble Hill House) to Ham House and Garden on the south of the river. Small charge applies.
Games, activities, adventures – find lots of fun things to do for all the family this winter at Ham House and Garden.
Ham House and Garden is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome all year round in the garden at Ham House. You can also explore Richmond’s riverside trails, parks and woodland nearby.
Organising a group trip to Ham House and Garden? Here’s what you need to know.
Set in historic buildings, the Orangery Café and shop offer warm and inviting spaces to relax and treat yourself on your visit to Ham House and Garden.
Magnificent Stuart house on the rural banks of the river Thames, containing a unique collection of cabinets and artwork.
One of the most productive walled kitchen gardens in London. It's tended using organic principles and provides home-grown produce.
Tall yew hedges containing a maze of clipped box-hedged compartments, filled with lavender and original 17th-century statues of Bacchus.
Mown lawns and criss-cross paths, between tight architectural hedges that screen the woodland plantings and historic borders.
Vast manicured lawns, filled with crocus, tulips, muscari and wildflowers.
A range of refreshments and freshly made seasonal food available at the Orangery Café, using produce from the kitchen garden. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Gift shop with tasty treats, homewares, stationery, plants, toys and more. Don't miss our volunteer-run second-hand bookshop.
One of the most important tasks for our team is keeping up the maintenance and conservation care of our 17th-century house and buildings. Scaffolding will be in place on the South Terrace over winter, and into early 2024, to allow specialist contractors and craftspeople to carry out inspections and repairs.
Join us from Saturday 2 December 2023 for a festive day out! Step inside our beautifully decorated Stuart house to discover the history behind Frost Fairs, which took place on the frozen River Thames. Read on for more details about our seasonal highlights and activities, including a meet and greet with Father Christmas…
Book a visit to meet Father Christmas and his North Pole elves inside our seventeenth-century Dairy and Garden Room, transformed into a twinkling woodland-themed grotto. This meet and greet session is the perfect way to add some extra magic to your family day out. Limited availability - click for more detail and to book a slot.
Games, activities, adventures – find lots of fun things to do for all the family this winter at Ham House and Garden.
Explore the formal gardens at Ham House, a celebration of the past with a modern sensibility. Enjoy a historic Kitchen Garden, recreated to provide food and cut flowers all year round.
Explore the well-preserved interiors of one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, created to impress in the 17th-century by the Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband the Duke.
Wander around the riverside landscape surrounding Ham House and explore parkland, meadows and wetland.
Set in historic buildings, the Orangery Café and shop offer warm and inviting spaces to relax and treat yourself on your visit to Ham House and Garden.
Enjoy a gentle walk from Kingston Station to Ham House and Garden on this 4.5-mile stroll along the river, learning some historical facts along the way.
Leave the car at home and enjoy the walk from Richmond station to Ham House & Garden, taking in the spectacular protected view from Richmond Hill over the River Thames along the way.
This enjoyable circular walk takes in the historic views from Ham House & Garden into Richmond Park and at the top of Richmond Hill – a perfect walk after visiting the House.
Father Christmas is coming to Ham House and Garden! Book your slot now to meet Father Christmas and a North Pole elf in a beautiful historic setting
This rare and atmospheric 17th-century house sits on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond. It is the creation of the tenacious Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband, the Duke, who together transformed Ham into one of the grandest Stuart houses in England.
Ham House is internationally recognised for its superb collection of paintings, furniture and textiles, largely brought together 400 years ago. Some of our unique objects include a rare Chinese teapot, one of the earliest and said to have been used by the Duchess herself, and an exceptional ivory cabinet.
Outside, the open and formal restored 17th-century gardens surround the house. It includes a productive kitchen garden containing many heritage crops, the maze-like ‘Wilderness’, complete with summerhouses, and many beautiful spots perfect for a picnic.
The historic Orangery café set in the kitchen garden serves light lunches and teas. The café is set in one of the first examples of an Orangery, however it was not an ideal building for plants to grow as the windows are small and very little light could reach the orange and lemon trees.
Explore the rich history of Ham House on the banks of the River Thames near Richmond – a rare example of 17th-century life, treasures and architecture; hardly changed in 300 years.
Among the rare collection of cabinets at Ham House in Richmond, discover fashionable 17th-century statement pieces, strong boxes and secret hiding places.
Take a look behind the scenes and discover the work that goes into keeping this special place looking its best.
Discover how the National Trust is tackling the impact of climate change at Ham House.
Thinking about volunteering at this special place? Here’s what you need to know.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.