November conservation tours
During weekdays in November, our conservation focus month, see inside Ham House on one of our behind-the-scenes tours
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Access inside Ham House is by tour on weekdays throughout November, with free-flow access on weekends (open 12-4, last entry 3.30 on Saturdays and Sundays).
This allows our staff and volunteer team to carry out important conservation work on the house’s 17th-century interior during a quieter time before the festive season begins. These 45-minute tours are a chance to get up-close to conservation work, see some of Ham's most spectacular rooms, and hear about how we look after the objects and buildings in our care.
Tour times:
11.30, 12*, 12.30, 1.30, 2*, 2.30
*Level access tours at 12 and 2.
Tours run subject to volunteer availability.
No advance booking. Please sign up at Visitor Welcome on the day of your visit, first come first served. The site opens at 10am daily.
If you’d like to explore the house at your own pace, we recommend visiting on a weekend in November, or joining us from Saturday 30 November to see the house sparkling with golden decorations and candlelight for Christmas. Please note, the whole site is closed on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November while we get ready for the festive season.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
No advance booking. Please sign up at Visitor Welcome on the day, first come first served.
- Meeting point
Please ask about tour availability at Visitor Welcome when you arrive at the front gates.
- Accessibility
Level access tours run at 12 and 2.
Upcoming events
Beneath the surface: A hidden portrait from Stuart Scotland
Celebrate the return of a fascinating portrait to Ham House following eight years away on loan and in conservation. Discover more about the techniques which led to an unexpected and intriguing discovery.
Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You – Ham House and Garden
This event is almost fully booked. To join the waiting list, please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/e/UFtX3vGFUQ (copy and paste link to browser) or email Legacyevents@nationaltrust.org.uk We'll be in touch should space become available.
Cabinets Unlocked, 12-25 October 2024
Explore the beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite interiors of Ham House's collection of decorative cabinets in the Cabinets Unlocked event, 12-25 October 2024.
Autumn half-term trail, 26 October – 3 November 2024
Explore the gardens at Ham House with our potion-themed trail.