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Dementia-friendly sensory walk at Ham House and Garden

Join us for a free hour-long guided sensory walk for people living with dementia and those who support or care for anyone living with dementia.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

This Autumn, our monthly dementia-friendly walks are back, book and explore our gardens with support of our volunteer guides.

Designed to take in seasonal highlights, the tour is an opportunity to explore nature in a small group at a gentle pace. After the walk, participants can explore the house (open 12–4, last entry 3.30) in their own time.

Booking in advance is essential. Free entry to Ham House and Garden is included. Each ticket includes one essential companion.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Visitor Reception, at the river-facing front gates to Ham House.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.

Accessibility

Limited Blue Badge parking available on site. To reserve a space, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Contact info

Ham House and Garden

Upcoming events

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Ham House and Garden 

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15 Sep to 12 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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The Still House: Plants, Potions and Power 

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15 Sep to 10 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Dolphin chairs display at Ham House 

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15 Sep to 24 Oct 2025
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12:00 to 16:00
+ 39 other dates or times

Senex globes display at Ham House 

A rare surviving pair of 18th-century globes return to Ham House from conservation. From 14 June to 2 November, see a display of our celestial and terrestrial globes in the Back Parlour.

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15 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 16:00
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