Ham house is a spectacular 17th-century fine Stuart mansion with original interiors and restored formal gardens on the river next to Petersham.

It features lavish 17th century interiors with important collections of textiles, furniture and paintings and formal gardens with famous lavender parterres known as the Cherry Garden and maze-like wilderness

It is reputedly of one the most haunted houses in Britain

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