May Half Term: Beautiful Butterflies
Join us for a half term bursting with butterfly fun: from paper crafts and searching the gardens, to exploring the special cabinets of Ham House.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This May half term we are inspired by the butterflies in the decoration of Ham’s East-Asian cabinets. Explore our beautiful cabinets and spot colourful origami butterflies hiding throughout the house.
Get creative in the servants dining room, where there will be butterfly themed origami making, colouring-in, and mask making.
Then head outside to see if you can spot any of our local species of butterfly around the gardens. We have a butterfly spotter and colouring in the Garden Room.
The house will be open 11.30am–3.30pm (last entry 3pm).
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Perfect for families
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Limited Blue Badge parking available on site. To reserve a space, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Upcoming events
'Cabinets Unlocked' 16-31 May
Join us for 'Cabinets Unlocked', a rare opportunity to see the beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite interiors of Ham House's collection of decorative cabinets.
Dementia-friendly sensory walks 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.
Arts Richmond - Artist of the Year
Come and watch art in action as local artists create stunning works of art inspired by Ham House and Garden for the 2026 Artist of the Year competition.
Outdoor theatre at Ham House: 'Othello'
The Lord Chamberlain's Men return to Ham House and Garden on 21 June with their production of 'Othello' - Shakespeare's powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely, but too well.