Ham Open Gardens – Sunday 17 May 2026
Come through the garden gate of many private gardens in Ham

Ham Open Gardens 2026 will take place on Sunday 17 May from 12-5pm, giving the public a unique opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common, near to Richmond in south-west London.

The event will take visitors on a fascinating journey through a variety of gardens which reflect the area’s rich and diverse history, from the 18th century through to the present day. Over 20 gardens will be open, including extensive traditional gardens belonging to grand Georgian houses, highly innovative contemporary schemes and charming cottage gardens, in addition to some of the area’s much-loved community gardens.

In addition to meandering around the gardens in this exceptionally beautiful corner of greater London, visitors will be able to enjoy teas and delicious homemade cakes served at St Thomas Aquinas Church near the pond on Ham Common.

The event is a ‘must’ not only for keen horticulturalists, but for anyone who simply enjoys a wonderful day out in an exceptional part of Richmond. All of the gardens are within short walking distance of Ham Common, which is easily accessible by public transport (on the No. 65 and 371 bus routes from Richmond station).

Early bird tickets are £12 each (available from end-March up until the day before the event) or £15 on the day,  either online or from a stall on Ham Common. Accompanied children aged 16 and under are free.

Ham Open Gardens is made possible by the support of young people from Grey Court School and Marymount International School London, as well as local volunteers. Proceeds from the event will go to Home-Start UK (a charity supporting young families) in the area, Ham and Petersham SOS (a neighbourhood care group for older and vulnerable local residents) and the Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group, which organises the event.