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.
From exploring our beautiful gardens to enjoying delicious treats, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained this season at Ham House and Garden.
A round-up of fun activities to enjoy with little ones at Ham House and Garden this summer.
Are you ready to compete in the Ham Games? Get into this summer’s sporting spirit with fun play stations dotted around the spectacular gardens at Ham House.
Running 10-5 daily (last entry 4.30). Included in admission. Read more via the link below.
Help us with the Big Butterfly Count between Friday 12 July and Sunday 4 August for Butterfly Conservation’s national annual survey.
Find out more about this kids-friendly activity below!
Get everyone involved in a memorable day out with our free seasonal bingo cards. These cards help little ones to notice nature, wildlife and the changing seasons during your visit, and are free to pick up from visitor reception when you arrive or in the Garden Room.
Make the most of your family day out and stroll along the towpath to Ham House from stations in Kingston or Richmond. See the links below for suggested routes and facts to share along the way!
Here are some useful tips to help plan your visit. Prams can be used in the grounds, shop and café, but cannot be taken inside the house for conservation reasons. They can be stowed under the covered arch at the front of the house.
Hip carriers are available at the front door for you to use.
From the shaded Wilderness with its summerhouses to the mown paths in the grassy Fountain Garden, our gardens are the perfect spot for kids to enjoy some fresh air this summer. So bring a picnic and get ready to play! There’s plenty of space for little legs to run around or play a game of hide and seek.
Our mud kitchen play area, found at the back of the Orangery Café, is a space for kids to enjoy creative play. Located near picnic benches, it's a great area to visit in the summer months.
From making friends with minibeasts to watching birds, your next adventure awaits. Experience ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ with the whole family at Ham House and Garden to get your kids closer to nature. There’s loads to do, so visit regularly to tick off everything on the list!
Some of our favourites:
For more inspiration, see the full list of 50 activities.
Head over to the Orangery Café where we have children’s meals available alongside a seasonal food menu and fresh cakes, as well as hot and cold drinks.
Find out when Ham House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
Explore the gardens at Ham House, a celebration of the past with a modern sensibility. Take in the sights, scents and sounds of the productive Kitchen Garden and relax in the shade of the Wilderness.
Wander around the riverside landscape surrounding Ham House and explore parkland, meadows and wetland.
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.
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