Bona Ventura

Richmond · London

Ham House and Garden

Palace

A 17th-century house built in 1610, later the home of Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart, and the Duke of Lauderdale; the National Trust calls it 'a unique 17th-century treasure trove'. It stands on the south bank of the Thames between Richmond and Kingston.

Address
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond TW10 7RS
Hours
House 11:30-15:30; garden 10:00-17:00 (1 Oct 2026; National Trust)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
Price
Adult GBP 19.80 with Gift Aid, GBP 18 without (National Trust, 2026)
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Come on foot along the Thames Path from Richmond (1.5 miles), or cross from the Twickenham towpath on Hammerton's Ferry, a seasonal foot and bike ferry
  • There is a second-hand bookshop on site

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