About Ham Children's Centre
Ham Children’s Centre on Ashburnham Road, Richmond, is a council-run family service centre providing weekday support for young children and their parents or carers. Part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s network of children’s centres, it offers a nurturing environment where early years activities, play sessions and family support come together under one roof. The centre serves the Ham community and surrounding areas, operating Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. With a strong reputation for caring, professional staff and a genuinely inclusive atmosphere, it functions as a valued community resource for local families with young children.
Local area
Ham sits at the quieter southern edge of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, tucked between Richmond Park and the Thames. It has a distinctly village-like character, with a strong sense of community and relatively little through traffic. A children’s centre here serves a genuine local need, offering a fixed, accessible point of support for young families in an area where community ties matter. Richmond borough as a whole has a proud tradition of civic investment in family services, and Ham Children’s Centre reflects that commitment to neighbourhood-level care.
Why choose Ham Children's Centre
Operated by Richmond Council and based in the heart of Ham, this centre brings together professional family support and early years activities in a setting that residents clearly find approachable and warm. The consistent weekday hours make it easy to plan around, and the centre’s track record of building genuine bonds between staff and families — reflected in its positive local reputation — suggests it offers more than a transactional service. For grandparents, parents or carers looking for reliable, community-grounded support for young children in the TW10 area, it is a well-regarded local resource.
Services
- Early years play sessions
- Family support services
- Parent and carer groups
- Child development activities
- Community drop-in sessions
- Weekday childcare support
Ideal for: Parents and carers of young children, Families with babies and toddlers, Local residents in Ham and Richmond, Grandparents supporting childcare, Families seeking community connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ham Children's Centre open?
The centre is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Where is Ham Children's Centre located?
It is on Ashburnham Road, Richmond, TW10 7BG — in the Ham area of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
How can I contact the centre or find out more about its services?
You can call the centre on 020 8734 3400, or visit the Richmond Council website at richmond.gov.uk/childrens_centres for further information about programmes and services.
Is the centre run by the local council?
Yes. Ham Children’s Centre is part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s network of children’s centres and is listed under the council’s official website.
Are particular sessions especially popular at the centre?
Based on visitor feedback, the Tuesday and Thursday morning sessions are noted as particularly well attended and well regarded by local families.
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