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Meet Ham House’s Beekeepers

Step into the secret life of bees! Enjoy a 30‑minute talk with the beekeepers of Ham House and uncover what really goes on inside a hive.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enjoy a unique chance to meet Ham House’s beekeepers and learn about the importance of bees for our local ecosystem.

Reserve your space for the event when you arrive on site by checking in with Visitor Reception. This will be first come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

From Visitor Reception you will be guided down to the Wilderness, where Ham’s bee hives are kept. At a safe distance, you will learn about the hives and our beekeepers will have a display model of a hive to show what goes on inside.

This event is free as part of Great Big Green Week, but normal property admission charges apply.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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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.

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Ham House and Garden

Upcoming events

Great Big Green Week at Ham House 

Join us this week to celebrate Great Big Green Week with garden tours, garden-based crafts, and eco-friendly shop offers.

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9 Jun to 14 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

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.

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16 Jun to 20 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 3 other dates or times

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.

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20 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00

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.

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21 Jun 2026
at 19:00 to 21:15