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Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club

Sat 8 Aug · 12:00

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Kingston Chess Club are pitching up at Ham House and Garden. Pit your wits against some of Kingston’s finest in this historic strategy game. Bathe in the beautiful 17th-century ambience as you learn the ultimate intellectual sport which has transfixed minds for centuries: can you slay the giant, garden-size king? Visitors of all ages can enjoy standard and giant sized chess on the lawns behind Ham House and Garden.

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Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club is held at Ham House and Garden in London (Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey).

Tickets for Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club

📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Sunday, 9 August 2026🕖 12:00📍 Ham House and Garden

About This Event

Kingston Chess Club are pitching up at Ham House and Garden.

Pit your wits against some of Kingston’s finest in this historic strategy game. Bathe in the beautiful 17th-century ambience as you learn the ultimate intellectual sport which has transfixed minds for centuries: can you slay the giant, garden-size king?

Visitors of all ages can enjoy standard and giant sized chess on the lawns behind Ham House and Garden.