Celebrate the season's magic in 17th-century style at Ham House and Garden, where festive charm meets historic elegance. From Saturday, 30 November 2024, to Wednesday, 1 January 2025, experience a Christmas like no other. (Remember, Ham House takes a well-deserved break on 24 and 25 December!) Ham House Christmas: Twinkling Traditions and Golden Splendour Prepare to be dazzled as Ham House is transformed into a Christmas wonderland adorned with gold and glittering lights. Exp

The 1,200 fragrant lavender plants in Ham House's Cherry Garden are legendary. On August 15 and 17 and September 5 and 7, everyone is welcome to cut their lavender directly from the Cherry Garden as the season draws to a close. Participate in the lavender pruning and take a few bunches home to continue to enjoy the fragrance after the event! No prior expertise is essential, and the Ham team will supply all necessary pruning tools. Picking Lavender at Ham House: A Fragrant Ret

If you often fantasize about a purple field of - let's say - crocus bulbs, then The Ham House Gardens in Richmond Upon Thames near London is the place to be every spring from now on. The National Trust has planted 120,000 Ruby Giant Crocuses and every year in February-March, Londoners can admire these spectacular purple carpets in full bloom. Ham House History in a Nutshell Known as one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, Ham House was originally built in 1610 on the ru