Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames. Admission charge. Open daily.
Details
Accessibility:
There is free parking 400 yards/365.7 metres from the house and blue badge parking bays available. The gardens are on level ground and with ramped access into the house. There are wheelchair accessible lifts between floors. An adapted disability toilet is provided near to the shop, and wheelchairs and mobility vehicles are available to borrow on request. Guide dogs also have full access to all areas and an induction loop system operates within the house
Covid 2021: "Blue badge parking is available. Please email Hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk to book a space.
The walk from the riverside car park (not National Trust) is c.400 yards. We strongly recommend walking or cycling to visit us. Bike racks are available on site.
A mobility scooter is available for use in the grounds. Please email Hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk to book this. There is a suggested donation of £3.
Guide dogs welcome.
Adapted toilet facility available.
Level access in gardens - please note paths are made up of gravel and cobbles.
Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit
Read our full access statement" https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431729730798-ham-house-and-garden.pdf
Brief description:
Located on the edge of the River Thames and set in glorious gardens, Ham House is a 17th century mansion with beautiful interiors exhibiting paintings, textiles and many unique artefacts.
Address:
Ham House and Gardens, Ham St, Richmond-upon-Thames TW10 7RS
Email:
Hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone:
020 8940 1950
Website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden
Directions:
Ham House is on the south of the River Thames and east of Twickenham. The area of Ham is accessible from the A316 north and the A3 south. From the A316 take the exit on the roundabout onto the B322. Follow the road south and at the junction continue south along the A321 until reaching the turn for the A307. Follow the road south and turn east onto Sandy Lane and then north onto Ham Street. The garden entrance will become visible on the east side of the street.
From the south on the A3 join the A308 towards Kingston Hospital and take the turn for Park Road and Tudor Drive north. Cross over the junction onto Dukes Avenue and follow the road north along Riverside Drive. Turn north at the junction onto Ham Street and the entrance to the house will be visible on the east side of the street.
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Opening Times:
"To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Ham House and Garden in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission."
Covid May 2021: The gardens, toilets and cafe (for takeaway only) are open for your visit. In line with government guidelines the house, shop and indoor cafe seating areas are closed. You will need to book your visit in advance. Please visit our Whats On page, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden/whats-on for the latest information and to book your visit."
"Open for your visit: Gardens, shop, toilets and a range of takeaway drinks and light snacks will be on sale from the Orangery Cafe."
Transport:
Journey planning information is available at Transport For London on 0343 222 1234 (Textphone 0800 112 3456). For further details on accessible services please see the website: https://tfl.gov.uk/
Nearest train station is at Richmond.
Ham House is outside of the London Congestion Charge zone.
Amenities:
See above Covid May 2021
Within the grounds the café serves sandwiches, cakes and homemade soups and uses a variety of locally grown produce in the gardens. Picnic sites are also available. As well as a second hand bookshop the house also has a gift shop selling plants, local produce and National Trust books.
Covid May 2021: "Open for your visit: Gardens, shop, toilets and a range of takeaway drinks and light snacks will be on sale from the Orangery Cafe.
House open from12noon to 4.00pm, Wednesday to Sunday from 7 October. Visits are limited to ensure social distancing and entry to the house is not guaranteed on the day you visit.
To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.
In line with government guidelines you're required to wear a face covering in most enclosed spaces. Please bring one with you.
Toilet and baby changing facilities will be available. Please note some cubicles may be roped off to ensure social distancing.
Car parking spaces may be severely limited. Free parking, 400 yards away in riverside car park (not National Trust). Please consider walking or cycling to us. Bike racks are available.
No Smoking
Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden.
Children must be supervised at all times."
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, London
499 metres*
St Peter's Church, Petersham, Richmond, London
935 metres*
St Stephen's Church, Twickenham, London
1,002 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.