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Halloween half term fun at Ham House and Garden
Visit Ham House and Garden in Richmond for a spooky adventure this October half term! Running daily 10am to 5pm from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November.
Discover Stranger Folk, a new National Trust digital adventure game where British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Ham House and Garden.
Families work together using only one mobile phone to immerse themselves in a rich story of physical play and strange goings-on. Play for a fast-paced 20 minutes or make it a day-long adventure to pause for scones and pick up where you left off!
As well as exploring Ham’s gardens on this outdoor trail, don’t miss the autumnal Kitchen Garden which is home to the Orangery Café. Warm up with hot chocolates, lunches and seasonal treats. Discover the spectacular 17th-century house, plus visit the shop and second-hand bookshop for pocket money-friendly goodies.
Stranger Folk digital adventure at Ham House and Garden, 25th October–2nd November, open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). House open 12–4pm. Trail included with admission; no booking required. Aimed at families with children aged 7 to 12 who like to all play together. Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/stranger-folk to download the Stranger Folk app and nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house to plan your day out.
Image credit: © National Trust Images/Chris Davies