Morden Hall Park

Description

Morden Hall Park is a green oasis in the city, giving you a taste of a country estate with a glimpse of its agricultural and industrial history. This tranquil former deer park is one of the few remaining estates that used to line the River Wandle during its industrial heyday. The river meanders through the park creating a haven for wildlife. 

The snuff mills, which generated the park's income in the past, survive to this day. We've renovated the western mill, and it's now used as a Children and Young People hub. The renovated Stable Yard is the heart of the park with a second-hand bookshop, café and facilities while surviving estate buildings are used as workshops by local artists. The park is also home of the National Trust's only garden centre.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Park: An oasis of green within urban south London. Wetlands, Rose Garden, meadows, former snuff mill and play area, alongside the River Wandle.
  • Rose Garden: Two-and-a-half-acre inter-war Rose Garden. Fifty formal flower beds, with around 45 different varieties of rose, all from the Edwardian period.
  • Garden Centre: The National Trust's only garden centre. Selling peat-free plants and seeds, fences, gravel, tools, statues, gifts and pet care.
  • Second-hand bookshop: Second-hand bookshop selling paperbacks and hardbacks of all genres. For donations, please email [email protected]
  • Wetland habitat: Rich, ecologically significant wetland habitat at the heart of the River Wandle.
  • Children and young people hub: Located in a former snuff mill. Organised activities for schools and groups.
  • Natural play area: Natural play area with log stepping-stone courses, swing, zip wire and climbing cargo net.
  • Family-friendly things to do at Morden Hall Park: Explore the outdoors and get involved in fun, family-friendly activities at Morden Hall Park. Whether you’re ticking some activities off your list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾', there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Find out what family events are coming up and how best to plan your day with children in mind.
  • Things to do at Morden Hall Park: Open all year, Morden Hall Park is an urban oasis – an opportunity to escape city life, enjoy the open green space and discover wildlife and nature. As you walk through open meadows crisscrossed by tree-lined avenues, wooded riverside and wetlands, you see hints to the park’s heritage including the Rose Garden and Snuff Mill. There’s a natural play area for our younger visitors and cafés and a garden centre to make the most of your visit.
  • A suburban oasis - Morden Hall Park walk: Enjoy an easy stroll through this historic parkland created by the Hatfeild family in the 19th century, and experience inspiring verdant surroundings in the heart of South London. Admission is free.

Facilities

  • Parking: Car Park is on the left (second green gate), and is a pay and display. We have limited parking available onsite, please consider other ways to get here.
  • Food & Drinks: Potting Shed Café with indoor and outdoor seating. Stableyard Café open weekend and during school holidays only.
  • Toilet: Toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the Stableyard, Snuff Mill, Garden Centre and Potting Shed Café. Accessible toilet located in the Snuff Mill, Garden Centre and Potting Shed Café. All toilets have automatic hand driers.
  • Dogs allowed: We welcome dogs on a short lead in the Rose Garden, around buildings (Stableyard, Snuff Mill), in the cafés, the Garden Centre, around the Adventure Play Area, on the Wetland Boardwalk. Please, always keep your dog under close control in the open parkland.

What to see

The history of Morden Hall Park: Rich in history and wildlife, Morden Hall Park has seen vast change over its almost 1,000-year history. From marshy fields to a country estate, complete with deer park and wetland, the park has also hosted a military hospital and been a place of work and industry on the River Wandle. While this history remains visible throughout the park, today it’s an oasis for the local community in the bustling suburbs of south-west London.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park/the-history-of-morden-hall-park

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Parkland: Open all day
  • Car Park: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Garden centre: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Potting Shed Café: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Rose garden: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 15:00

Address: Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD, UK

Post Code: SM4 5JD

Council: Merton

County: Greater London

  • By road: Off A24, and A297 south of Wimbledon, north of Sutton.
  • By train: Tramlink to Phipps Bridge stop, on park boundary ½ mile walk from Stableyard.
  • By bus: The following bus routes stop on the boundary of the park: 45, 80, 157, 164, 201, 470, and 93. The K5 route terminates at Morden Station, a 500-yard walk away along Aberconway Road.
  • On foot: Wandle Trail from Croydon or Carshalton to Wandsworth.
  • Parking: Car Park is on the left (second green gate), and is a pay and display. We have limited parking available onsite, please consider other ways to get here.

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