Group visits to Ham House and Garden

View from the tree-filled Wilderness towards Ham House with crocuses on the grass Plats — View from the Wilderness of crocuses on the Plats at Ham House and Garden, London | © National Trust Images/Chris Davies

Planning a group trip to Ham House and Garden? Make sure your group or coach party has the best possible day by arranging your visit with us in advance.

Make the most of your visit to Ham House

We take group bookings between March and the end of October (except during school holidays) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Group rates are available to groups of 15 people or more and National Trust members visit for free. At Ham, we also offer free entry to RHS members (main cardholder only) and ArtPass holders.

The recommended length of a visit is three hours. Visiting the house is self-guided, on a free-flow basis, allowing visitors to go at their own pace. Our team of welcoming room guides are on hand to provide information about all aspects of the history of Ham House and Garden - its history, people, architecture and collection.

Access and facilities for groups

Coaches can drop-off and pick-up from a point near the entrance, with coach parking available in the local area.

There is level access throughout the grounds, but wheelchair access is limited within the house - please see our access statement for more information.

How to make a group booking

If you’d like to organise a group visit to Ham House and Garden, please email HamGroupBookings@nationaltrust.org.uk with your contact details and preferred date(s).

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

View of the house beyond the walls of the Kitchen Garden full of vibrant flowers at Ham House and Garden, Surrey

Discover more at Ham House and Garden

Find out when Ham House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

Things to see and do in Ham House

Explore the well-preserved interiors of one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, created to impress in the 17th-century by the Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband the Duke.

Fireplace in the Great Hall at Ham House and Garden, London

Things to see and do in the garden at Ham House

From peonies and roses to lavender and wild flowers, there's plenty to enjoy on a stroll around Ham House's gardens in the warmer months. Wander around the architectural Cherry Garden and the hedge-lined compartments of the Wilderness. Discover more seasonal highlights.

Wildflowers on the Plats at Ham House and Garden, London with two statues and the tree-filled Wilderness area beyond.

Ham House’s exquisite cabinets

Among the rare collection of cabinets at Ham House in Richmond, discover fashionable 17th-century statement pieces, strong boxes and secret hiding places. Joins us for the next Cabinets Unlocked event 11–24 October 2025.

Marquetry Cabinet in the Long Gallery at Ham House and Garden, Surrey with paintings on the wall in the background

History of Ham House

Explore the rich history of Ham House on the banks of the River Thames near Richmond – a rare example of 17th-century life, treasures and architecture; hardly changed in 300 years.

The North front and forecourt with a statue surrounded by grass at Ham House, Surrey with blue sky above

Eating and shopping at Ham House and Garden

Set in historic buildings, the Orangery Café and shop offer inviting spaces to relax and treat yourself on your visit to Ham House and Garden.

A view of the shop door with plants in the foreground at Ham House and Garden, London

Education Group Access Pass

If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.

A group of male and female people in a large room that has a black and white tiled floor and exhibition panels saying Vita in the background

Explorer Pass

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales or Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.