Ham House

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The garden at Ham House © NTPL/Stuart Cox

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Time Out says

Tue Jul 24 2012

A National Trust-owned Stuart house and grounds. Built in 1610 for one of James I's courtiers, Thomas Vavasour, and enlarged at a time when it was at the heart of Restoration court life and intrigue, Ham House is notable for its lavish interiors and spectacular collections of fine furniture, textiles and paintings, which include rococo mirrors and ornate tapestries. The restored, 17th-century formal gardens of Ham house also attract attention: there's a lovely trellised cherry garden and lavender parterres. The tearoom in the old orangery turns out historic dishes (lavender syllabub, for instance), using ingredients from the kitchen gardens.

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Address:
Ham House Ham St
Surrey
TW10 7RS

Phone:
020 8940 1950
Website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Transport:
Tube: Richmond
Map
1. Ham House
  - Ham St
    Surrey
    TW10 7RS
  - 020 8940 1950
  - www.nationaltrust.org.uk
  - 51.443679,-0.316444

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