Ham House and Garden - (Near , london)

5 /5 Lynn Mumford: Ham House in a lovely spot near the Thames in Richmond. Having watched a number of productions on TV (sense and sensibility and Taboo to name but a few) which this has been featured. Visited 16/6/25 on a lovely summers day. Beautiful house and garden. There is parking a short walk away by the river, they seemed to cater for disabled parking on site. A nice walled garden at the rear with a nice cafe.

5 /5 Fiona Churchouse: You start out in the beautiful grounds, at this time of year full of purple crocus, and then prodceed to tour round the house. For a property that is now 400 years old, it is very well preserved and you can almost imagine sweeping down the main staircase in your fine silks and satins. There are many interesting paintings and artifacts on display and volunteers to tell you about each room. You can also visit the kitchens, which I always feel gives you a balanced view of how everyone, not just the landed gentry, lived in a house. It was very busy on the Saturday we visited and we had to queue to be served in the cafe, but once we got our scones and jam, we sat outside in the kitchen garden, which though chilly, was delightful, ax the sun decided to make an appearance.

5 /5 Adib Jafari: I came and enjoyed a tour of the house which highlighted the conservation efforts required for the upkeep of such a historic building. The cafe had a good selection of food and drink options and the shop items were delightful. I bought a couple of the snow globes and the children loved them. Well worth a visit for half a day as you can also walk through the grounds and there are also nearby river walks. I came via train and bus to a bus stop within less then 10 minutes walk from Ham House and the return bus stop was close by on the other side of the road.

5 /5 Sarah Knowler: What a nice trip out on an autumn day. We started with coffee and then walked through the kitchen and formal gardens. The house is impressive from the outside, but the grounds are amazing. Wed have ventured further if it had been a dry day. We were booked on the weekday conservation tour. We got our tickets at the gate, but the tour was full, so it might be worth booking in advance if thats possible. It was fascinating, and just the right length to set us up for a delicious lunch in the cafe.

5 /5 Jaz Min: Ham House and Gardens is a quietly magnificent slice of 17th-century England, where history feels lived-in rather than staged. The Jacobean mansion impresses with richly preserved interiors, from creaking staircases to intimate rooms layered with political intrigue. Outside, the formal gardens unfold with restraint and elegance, offering long views, scented borders, and moments of surprising calm beside the Thames. Informative signage and knowledgeable staff deepen the experience without overwhelming it. While not grand in scale, Ham rewards unhurried exploration. It is best savored slowly, especially in good weather, when house and landscape feel perfectly in dialogue, with timeless, understated grace.