Ham House is an early Jacobean English renaissance house in Richmond upon Thames, London, England, and a filming location for Anna Karenina (2012), The Young Victoria (2009) and Never Let Me Go (2010) among other productions. Built in 1610, it was designed by William Samwell, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London, England
Verified facts
- Located in Richmond upon Thames, London
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10242, SRC-10243 - Appeared in Anna Karenina (movie, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10242, SRC-10243 - Appeared in The Young Victoria (movie, 2009)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10243, SRC-10244 - Appeared in Never Let Me Go (movie, 2010)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10641, SRC-10642, SRC-14201 - Built in 1610
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-11262, SRC-11820 - Architectural style: early Jacobean English renaissance
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-11263 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (10 January 1950); Grade II* registered Park and Garden
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-11263, SRC-11818 - Owned by National Trust (since 1948)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-11262, SRC-11819 - Designed by William Samwell
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-12089, SRC-12504, SRC-13630 - Designed by William Samwell
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10244, SRC-12504, SRC-12089, SRC-11262 - Appeared in John Carter (movie, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11933, SRC-11934, SRC-12505
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10242 — https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/film-tv/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-keira-knightley-as-anna (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10243 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/y/Young-Victoria.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10244 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ham_House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10641 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/n/Never-Let-Me-Go.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10642 — https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/the-fictional-school-i-wished-i-could-attend (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11262 — https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/ham-house-and-garden (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11263 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1080832 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11818 — Parks & Gardens (UK) — Ham House register description (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11819 — Wikishire — Ham House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11820 — Historic UK — Ham House, Richmond, Surrey (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11933 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/y/Young-Victoria.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11934 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12089 — https://www.thedicamillo.com/house/ham-house/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12504 — Wikipedia – William Samwell (architect) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12505 — MovieMaps – Ham House filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13630 — London Borough of Richmond upon Thames — Ham House Conservation Area Study (official council documen (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14201 — Wikipedia — Never Let Me Go (2010 film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Anna Karenina filmed?
Ham House, in Richmond upon Thames, London, is a real-world filming location used for Anna Karenina. This property has also appeared on screen in John Carter, Never Let Me Go, The Young Victoria.
Where was John Carter filmed?
Ham House, in Richmond upon Thames, London, is a real-world filming location used for John Carter. This property has also appeared on screen in Anna Karenina, Never Let Me Go, The Young Victoria.
Where was Never Let Me Go filmed?
Ham House, in Richmond upon Thames, London, is a real-world filming location used for Never Let Me Go. This property has also appeared on screen in Anna Karenina, John Carter, The Young Victoria.
Where was The Young Victoria filmed?
Ham House, in Richmond upon Thames, London, is a real-world filming location used for The Young Victoria. This property has also appeared on screen in Anna Karenina, John Carter, Never Let Me Go.
Who designed Ham House?
Ham House was designed by William Samwell.
Where is Ham House located?
Ham House is located in Richmond upon Thames, London.