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Richmond south bank or Twickenham north bank for Ham House and the Thames.
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Find stays near Ham House and Garden on the map ↓Ham House brings a richly furnished Stuart interior and formal seventeenth-century gardens to the Thames between Richmond and Twickenham. Richmond gives a rail-connected south-bank base and a riverside walk to the river-facing gates; Twickenham gives a north-bank hotel and the possibility of a seasonal foot ferry, with a road route needed when it is not running. A night here makes room for the house, Kitchen Garden and a separate Richmond Hill or Marble Hill outing rather than turning the visit into a quick stop from central London.
FIND YOUR BASE
Richmond combines a rail arrival and south-bank Thames paths leading toward Ham, plus the Richmond Hill view for a second outing.
Good for: Rail-linked south-bank base.
Before you choose: The National Trust places Richmond station about one and a half miles away by footpath; Ham House is not beside the station.
Twickenham provides a north-bank stay near Marble Hill, with Hammerton’s Ferry as a seasonal foot crossing toward Ham.
Good for: North-bank heritage pairing.
Before you choose: The ferry cannot be assumed on every date, so keep a road or bus route for the house visit.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Explore accommodation near Ham House and Garden. Check the route to the visitor entrance before booking.
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ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP
Richmond Hill Hotel makes the south-bank walk and Richmond Hill departure easy to plan; The Alexander Pope offers Twickenham rooms on Cross Deep, with ferry operation to check for a Ham crossing.
Richmond Hill Hotel is on Richmond Hill for a south-bank stay and the protected terrace view, with the Thames Path leading onward toward Ham.
Before you book: Allow for the separate trip to Twickenham and check the return route after the park.
Visit official website144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6RW
A hilltop Richmond hotel for a larger town-and-river break.
Sources checked 2026-09-23
The Alexander Pope is on Cross Deep in Twickenham, a north-bank room base for Marble Hill and a seasonal ferry or road trip to Ham House.
Before you book: Confirm exact riverfront room and the walk to Richmond Road before booking.
Visit official websiteCross Deep, Twickenham, London, TW1 4RB
A Twickenham Thames-side pub with rooms for a Marble Hill stay.
Sources checked 2026-09-23
ROMANTIC BREAKS
Give the decorated rooms and Wilderness time, then use Richmond’s riverfront or Twickenham’s north bank for a separate evening.
QUIET BREAKS
Stay on the south bank and follow the National Trust historic-views route through Petersham Meadows toward Richmond Hill on the second morning, choosing a shorter section if needed.
A LITTLE ROOM TO EXPLORE
The house is the main day; the departure stop depends on the bank where you sleep.
Settle in Richmond for a rail-linked riverside evening or Twickenham for its north-bank setting. Do not make the seasonal ferry your only arrival plan.
Approach the river-facing gates and begin with the house during its shorter opening window. Continue through the Kitchen Garden, Wilderness and formal spaces before a Thames Path stroll.
From Richmond, take in the protected view at Richmond Hill Terrace. From Twickenham, visit Marble Hill’s park and, on a house-opening day, its free-ticketed villa before travelling on.
Less time? For one night, keep Ham House and one garden section, then choose the single departure stop on your own riverbank. Save the full Richmond Hill circular walk for a longer break.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
National Trust directs visitors to Visitor Reception at the main river-facing gates. If you follow the Thames Path, cross the small wooden bridge opposite Hammerton’s Ferry and use the path across the meadow to the front gates, rather than trying to enter from the stable side.
No. Hammerton’s Ferry is a seasonal pedestrian and cycle crossing from the Twickenham towpath near Marble Hill to the Ham side. Confirm that it is operating on your date; plan a road or other public-transport route if it is not.
Ordinary visitor parking is in the council-run Ham Street car park by the river, about 400 yards from the house. The postcode may lead to the stables; continue along Ham Street to the car park. On-site Blue Badge spaces are very limited and need advance reservation.
No. The ground floor uses a ramp and portable ramps, but the upper floors and basement are stairs-only and there is no lift. The garden also has gravel and cobbles; check the current access guide before relying on a specific room route.
The National Trust currently does not operate normal advance booking: go to Visitor Reception at the river-facing gates. The house and garden have different hours and last-entry times, so choose a date when the part you want is open.
Independent, research-led accommodation and base comparison; no firsthand stay or National Trust endorsement is claimed. Property links lead to official operators.
Sources checked 2026-09-23. Check current arrangements before travelling.