Cabinets Unlocked: Sensory Explorers
Join us this autumn half-term to explore Ham's cabinets using your senses. Plus, discover activities and toys in the Garden Room.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our unique cabinet collection at Ham House and Garden has been unlocked this autumn! During this October half-term, we invite you to investigate these special cabinets using your senses.
Have you ever wondered what a piece of furniture sounds like? Listen to music etched on a cabinet, smell precious spices that would have been kept in these beautiful objects, and explore the house to see if you can spot all the lost cabinet keys.
The sensory experience finishes with a 17th-centrury musical performance from The Morley Consort on Sunday 1 of November.
During your half-term visit, explore the walled Kitchen Garden to take in the colourful harvest season. Our family Garden Room has seasonal activity sheets, colouring-in, and toys.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability for children
Perfect for families to enjoy together
Upcoming events
Cabinets Unlocked, 17 Oct–1 Nov 2026
Explore the beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite interiors of Ham House's collection of decorative cabinets in the Cabinets Unlocked event, 17 October to 1 November 2026.
The Morley Consort: A musical experience at Ham House
Enjoy live 17th-century music as part of Cabinets Unlocked this autumn.
November 2026 weekday conservation tours
During weekdays in November, our conservation focus month, see inside Ham House on one of our behind-the-scenes tours.
The Robin's Tale: Christmas 2026 at Ham House
Enjoy the festive season at Ham House and Garden, 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Join our robin on a Christmas adventure to reunite the phoenix with her tail as you explore the beautifully decorated house.