Parking Near Ham House, Twickenham
Where Can I Park for Ham House?
The recommended option is Ham Street Car Park, the council-run riverside car park at the end of Ham Street. Parking is free and it is 400 yards from the entrance. Nearby streets also offer free parking, but drivers should follow the signs and markings on each street. Twickenham railway station is 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk.
- Address
- Ham Avenues, Petersham, Greater London, TW10 7HA
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Twickenham Stadium Parking on Chudleigh Rd, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Twickenham railway station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Twickenham
The exterior of a museum building Photo: Pexels / Brett Sayles
Ham Street Car Park for Ham House
The practical choice for drivers visiting Ham House is the council-run Ham Street Car Park, with free parking 400 yards from the entrance (nationaltrust.org.uk). It is the official parking recommendation for the property, rather than a car park on the museum grounds.
The National Trust identifies the riverside car park at the end of Ham Street as the nearby option, while VisitRichmond also describes it as free parking 400 yards away (visitrichmond.co.uk). Richmond Council lists the Ham area facilities with operating hours, available spaces and prices, so the council car-park information is the relevant source for day-to-day details (richmond.gov.uk).
Busy Days and Parking Around Petersham
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when visitors arrive for a day at the historic house and gardens, particularly because the recommended facility is a single riverside car park 400 yards away. The National Trust says that nearby streets also offer free parking (nationaltrust.org.uk).
Drivers using surrounding roads in Petersham should treat free street parking as controlled by the signs and markings on each street. The published visitor guidance identifies nearby streets as an alternative, while Richmond Council directs drivers to its Ham area car-park information for local operating details (richmond.gov.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Ham House
A space in Whitton Dene is also 0.6 mi away and costs £31.25 a day, giving drivers a priced alternative in the wider Twickenham area.
At 0.7 mi, the listings include a space at St Stephens Gardens in SW15 at £12.50 an hour, an allocated space in London SW15 2RR at £11 a day, and a car park space in East Twickenham at £13.90 a day.
Other Named Parking Near the Site
The named council facility is Ham Street Car Park, located on Ham Street beside the riverside and 400 yards from the attraction. VisitRichmond describes this as the riverside car park at the end of Ham Street and confirms that parking there is free (visitrichmond.co.uk).
Free parking is also mentioned on nearby streets by both the National Trust and VisitRichmond (nationaltrust.org.uk; visitrichmond.co.uk). Richmond Council separately identifies council-run car parks in the Ham area and publishes their operating hours, available spaces and prices (richmond.gov.uk). These are the official local references for comparing Ham Street with other council facilities.
Walking and Rail Access From Twickenham and St Margarets
Twickenham railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.8 mi from Ham House and a 16-minute walk. The distance and walking time make rail a workable alternative to driving, particularly when the riverside car park is busy.
St Margarets railway station is also listed at approximately a 16-minute walk. Richmond Council describes the site as easily accessible on foot and by public transport (richmond.gov.uk). From either station, the approach leads visitors towards Petersham and the Ham Avenues address.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Ham House?
The recommended option is Ham Street Car Park, the council-run riverside car park at the end of Ham Street. Parking is free and it is 400 yards from the entrance. Nearby streets also offer free parking, but drivers should follow the signs and markings on each street. Twickenham railway station is 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk.
Is Parking at Ham Street Car Park Free?
Yes. Ham Street Car Park is free and is the official parking recommendation for the property. It is the riverside car park at the end of Ham Street, beside the riverside, and is 400 yards from the entrance. Richmond Council publishes operating hours, available spaces and prices for council car parks in the Ham area.
Is There Street Parking Near Ham House?
Nearby streets offer free parking, according to the published visitor guidance. Drivers should check those signs and markings before leaving their vehicle, while Richmond Council provides local operating details for council facilities in the Ham area.
What Paid Parking Alternatives Are Near Ham House?
Paid alternatives include a space in Whitton Dene, 0.6 mi away, at £31.25 a day. At 0.7 mi, options include St Stephens Gardens at £12.50 an hour, London SW15 2RR at £11 a day, and East Twickenham at £13.90 a day.
How Far Is Twickenham Station From Ham House?
Twickenham railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk. St Margarets railway station is also listed at approximately a 16-minute walk. Richmond Council describes the site as easily accessible on foot and by public transport, with the approach leading towards Petersham and the Ham Avenues address.
What Should I Do If the Riverside Car Park Is Busy?
If the single riverside car park is busy, nearby streets offer free parking, subject to the signs and markings on each street. Rail is another option: Twickenham railway station is 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk, while St Margarets railway station is also listed at approximately a 16-minute walk.
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