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Ham House and Garden - Fountain Garden

Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS

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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: a garden.
  • There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating, facilities for assistance dogs and an accessible route map.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the West Courtyard, opposite the Gift Shop. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.

Route to (Fountain Garden)

  • From the rear of the blue badge parking, turn left and follow the path round until you reach the junction.
    At the junction, turn left and continue along the path towards the courtyard on the right side of Ham House.
    At the courtyard, continue straight and the access point to the Fountain Garden is located along the wall on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are concrete, gravel and cobbles.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • View information about Ham House - House (opens in new tab).

Outdoor Spaces (Fountain Garden)

  • This information is for the access point located to the left of the Main Courtyard.
  • Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The access points to the area are located to the right as you face Ham House. There is stepped access from the Visitor Reception and a slight downwards slope from Ham House into the Fountain Garden.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 80cm.
  • The width of the door at the front of Ham House to access the Fountain Garden is 100cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.