About Ham
Ham is a peaceful and green residential area in Richmond upon Thames, located between Richmond, Kingston, Petersham and the River Thames. It is known for open spaces, historic houses, riverside walks, family homes and a calm village-like atmosphere. The area feels quieter and more spacious than many parts of London, making it popular with families and nature lovers. Ham House and Garden is the area’s most important heritage landmark. This historic riverside mansion, managed by the National Trust, offers period interiors, formal gardens and a strong connection to seventeenth-century history. Nearby Ham Common provides open green space, woodland edges and a traditional village setting. The Thames Path runs close to Ham, offering scenic walking and cycling routes toward Richmond, Kingston and Teddington. Richmond Park is also nearby, giving access to deer, woodland, grassland and panoramic landscapes. These green surroundings make Ham one of the borough’s most outdoor-focused neighbourhoods. Residential Ham includes cottages, terraces, semi-detached homes, flats, maisonettes and family properties. Local shops, schools and community facilities support everyday life, while Richmond and Kingston provide larger amenities nearby. Ham is quiet, historic and green, ideal for riverside walks, family living, heritage visits and relaxed South West London life.