Christmas at Ham House and Garden
Join us at Ham House and Garden for a festive day out and make memories to treasure. Explore the beautifully decorated seventeenth-century house and take part in our seasonal activities. From spectacular trees and family-friendly crafts to warming treats and Christmas shopping – there’s something for everyone…
Join us for Christmas 2025 from Saturday 29 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026.
Please note, the whole site is closed on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November while we decorate and get ready for the festive season.
Stars of Wonder: Christmas 2025 at Ham
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Ham House, sumptuously decorated with stars for Christmas 2025, inspired by our celestial globe which returned from conservation this year. Take in twinkling candlelight and fairy lights, Christmas trees and aromatic greenery as you discover the stunning Stuart interiors. A sugar banquet as well as star decorations made by our volunteers will also be on display.
House open 12-4 daily (last entry 3.30) and gardens 10-4 (last entry 3.30).
Festive family fun
Inside the house (open 12–4, last entry 3.30), follow a spotter trail around the rooms as you take in Christmas trees, star decorations, aromatic greenery and twinkling candlelight along the way.
Discover a reading nook with cushions and a Christmas tree in the Back Parlour, then head below stairs for more activities. Little ones can try dressing up and write a letter to the North Pole.
Hear merry songs as you explore the rooms and discover a sugar banquet display in the historic kitchen.
You’ll also find crafts in the Garden Room (open 10–4, last entry 3.30).
Have a seasonal feast
Our Orangery Café (open 10-3.30 daily) is the perfect spot to catch up with family and friends over festive treats and warming drinks.
Christmas shopping
Find a special gift for friends and family in our shop. Open 10.30–3.30, visit to browse artisan gifts and decorations, fashion accessories, cosy homeware, sweet treats and more. We’ve got any bookworms on your gift list covered with our second-hand bookshop (open 10.30–3.30).
A National Trust membership is the gift that keeps giving. Ask any team member to find out more about gifting a membership this Christmas, creating future memories throughout the year to remember forever.
Details to help you plan your day out
We are operating our winter opening hours throughout December. The garden and Orangery Café open at 10am, with the shop opening from 10.30am. The house will open at midday and close at 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm). To allow for the darker evenings, the garden also closes at 4pm. The café and shop will close at 3.30pm. Please place orders at the café 15 minutes before closing time. Please note, Ham House and Garden is closed on 24 and 25 December.