Ham House is located near Richmond in southwest London, and I visited it for the second time today. My first visit was during the lockdown, and the house was closed. Today, I got to visit inside the house for the first time. The house is one of the best examples of Stuart houses, and it was a gift from King Charles I in 1626. It was built in 1610. Much of the interior of the house dates from the 17th century, and it is a rare example to this time period.
This was my first visit to a National Trust property so far this year, and it was good to get out and enjoy nature and see something new. However, being a Bank Holiday meant that the area was extremely busy with many people visiting the house but many more strolling along the Thames, where the house is situated.
The first room entered is the Great Hall with esquisite marble flooring and the Round Gallery above.
The Great Hall
The Great Staircase
North Drawing Room
The library was sealed off in a room that you could peek in behind glass. I did not realise that I caught the reflection of someone not wanting to wait their turn to have a peek in.
Queen's Bedchambers
Long Gallery
Queen's Bedchambers
Chapel
Withdrawing room
Dining room
Duchess' Bedchamber
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Sugar cones in the kitchen. This is how sugar was purchased.
Dried flowers
After exploring the house, I had a quick wander around the grounds. The tulips were coming out, and the daffodils were just past their peak.
See my previous visits to Ham House on this blog below:
Winter Visit to Ham House (National Trust, London): Lockdown Edition
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