An authentically preserved Stuart mansion by the Thames, – reputedly one of the most haunted houses in England.
Originally built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshall to James 1st but soon after acquired by the Earl of Dysart. In 1672 Ham House was enlarged and remodeled and during the Restoration of Charles 11, the house was a centre for political intrigue as a meeting point for the infamous CABAL. The Great South Avenue was formed by 1679. The house was presented to the National Trust in 1948 and today the house and gardens is a tourist attraction with many events including ghost tours.