Ham House Richmond 11 July 2016

As we walked on we weren't too sure of direction seeming to miss any definitive signage to guide us to Ham House from the Thames River Path. We took a punt in heading away from the river Thames and there amongst the trees was a large building that could be it.

Then we saw a caravan come mobile office just through the gates and very helpful ladies, saying yes this is it. After a discussion we opted to try the Orangery Cafe - one of the oldest surviving Orangeries in the UK - which was right by the Kitchen Garden. And no, they were not versed in the skills of making flat whites so we opted for Tea and Scones

The scones (scone as in own) have been split and spread - and the jacket has been removed. Did the sun sneak out for a moment?

The sign says a Living Kitchen, as the National Trust Ham House website says ... it is a "productive kitchen garden containing many heritage crops, the maze-like ‘Wilderness’, complete with summerhouses, and many beautiful spots perfect for a picnic."

Barb's photo of the Kitchen Garden

Tea and scones consumed, let's head through the gap in the wall between the Kitchen Garden and the Plats, the eight square lawns at the back of the House.

Geometric patterns evident - with Heads of Estate?