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Morden Hall Park
LondonA green oasis in the city at the heart of the community.
Morden Hall Road, Morden, London, SM4 5JD
Opening times for 15 January 2026
Asset Opening time 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 Stableyard café Opening times vary Last orders in Stableyard cafe is 15mins before closing time. Toilets close at 5pm.
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Second-hand bookshop in the Stableyard, open daily 10.00am-3.00pm. For large donations, please email: mhpbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Café
Potting Shed Café with indoor and outdoor seating. Stableyard Café open weekend and during school holidays only.
- Car park
Limited Pay & Display Car Park. First 1.5 hours are free, beyond that there is an hourly charge. JustPark: area code ID 80629 (or call 07520634455). Tickets can also be purchased at the Garden Centre. Free for NT members. Please scan membership card for ticket. Free and paid tickets must be displayed.
- 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.
- Guided tour
History tours on selected Sundays, please check website for dates.
- Plant shop
The National Trust's only garden centre has an extensive outdoor plant sales area. Open daily 9am-5pm. (Closed 25, 26 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday).
- Shop
The National Trust's only garden centre stocking gifts, local products and gardening accessories. Open daily, 9am-5pm (Closed 25, 26 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday).
- 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.
Blue Badge parking. Adapted toilet at Snuff Mill. Grounds: loose gravel paths. Rose Garden: fully accessible. Wandle Trail: all-ability; Garden Centre: entrance level and accessible, induction loop. Cafés: Induction loop, wheelchair accessible. Wetlands: Boardwalk.
- Accessible route and/or map
The majority of paths are gravel tarmac mix, flat with slight inclines up to bridges. The Edwardian Rose Garden is fully accessible. Please note, one path in the north park can be muddy during wet weather. All-ability trails: the Wandle Trail takes you along a well-maintained, flat path through the park, visiting meadow and wetlands along the way.
- Accessible toilet
Unisex accessible toilet is located in the Snuff Mill (170cm x 290cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 6in) with a right hand transfer and automatic hand driers at appropriate height.
- Designated parking
Four disabled car park spaces located along the edge of the car park, nearest to Potting Shed Café and Garden Centre.
- Induction loop
In the Garden Centre and Cafés.
- Level access to food outlet
Potting Shed Café is located next to car park, with entrance level and accessible. Food service via staffed counter.
- Level access to shop
Garden Centre: access via bridge from main car park and through automatic doors. Entrance level and accessible. Access to outdoor section of garden centre also via automatic doors. Bookshop: Access via slight slope and single standard door, and the flooring is tiled/cobbled.
- Seating available
Various benches throughout the park and in the Rose Garden. Indoor and outdoor seating available at the Potting Shed Café. Outdoor seating available in the Stableyard. Accessible picnic benches located by the Stableyard.
- Wheelchairs available
A manual wheelchair is available for use. We recommend pre-booking by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability. Telephone: 0208 5456850
- 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.
- Underground
- Morden (Northern Line), then a 500 yard walk along Aberconway Road, or Wimbledon (District Line) then tram to Phipps Bridge or bus to Kenley Road.
- Cycling
NCN20. passes through.
Bike parking: main car park, in front of the Potting Shed Cafe and by the Snuff Mill.
Plan your route to Morden Hall Park using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
- On foot
- Wandle Trail from Croydon or Carshalton to Wandsworth.
- By road
- Off A24, and A297 south of Wimbledon, north of Sutton.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.Sat Nav: Postcode: SM4 5JD
Planning your visit
Upcoming events
Throughout the year we host a variety of events and activities for all ages. From children's storytelling and crafts sessions, family trails, and nature-based activities to outdoor theatre, exhibitions from local artists and well-being workshops such as Forest Bathing. Take a look at what's coming up.
Queer Ecology Weekend, Sat 7 - Sun 9 Feb
We’re celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a weekend of welcoming and inspiring workshops that explore the queerness and diversity of nature and wildlife woven into the fabric of our ecosystems. Artist and illustrator, Edward Luke Thrush (he/him) will be hosting a botanical drawing workshop on Saturday 7 February, whilst environmental educator, Abi Young, brings here passion for the national world on an engaging talk and walk exploring the queerness of nature around the park on Sunday 8 February. Booking essential.
Download a map of Morden Hall Park
Download a map of the park detailing the location of our facilities, Garden Centre, Cafes, historic buildings and other points of interest.
Accessibility at Morden Hall Park
The National Trust has teamed up with AccessAble to give visitors detailed information to work out if a place is going to be accessible for them. You can view Morden Hall Park's detailed access guide here. A manual wheelchair is available for use from the Garden Centre, but we recommend pre-booking by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability.
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Family-friendly things to do at Morden Hall Park
Find out the family-friendly things to do at Morden Hall Park from taking part in trails to watching outdoor theatre and spotting wildlife such as wetland birds.
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Visiting Morden Hall Park with your dog
Morden Hall Park is a three pawprint rated place. There are 125 acres of beautiful parkland, paths and riverside for you and your dog to explore here.
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Children and Young People Hub
Discover how Morden Hall Park works with youth and education groups to provide positive learning experiences in the outdoors.
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Respecting the park and other park users: our regulations
When Gilliat Hatfeild left Morden Hall and its estate to the National Trust in 1941, he stipulated that the park should be available for the public for free which is the case today. To ensure that the park remains the urban oasis for people and nature, we have created the following guidelines.
Highlights
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 mhpbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk
Eating
Potting Shed Café serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, hot dishes and treats. Stableyard Café serves hot and cold drinks and light snacks. Dog-friendly.
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.
Spotlight events
Big Park Birdwatch - Sat 17 January
Discover our feathered friends of Morden Hall Park in winter. We’ll be hosting bird walks throughout the day, with expert volunteers on hand to help with bird ID and to show you the best birdwatching spots across the 125-acre parkland and riverside wetlands. Find our Gazebo by the White Bridge Lawn.
Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop: Saturday 7 February
Join artist Edward Luke Thrush (he/him) for a Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in this welcoming and inspiring session for all. Explore how queerness and nature connect through creative drawing, learn botanical techniques inspired by plants such as the Westfelton Yew and Ginkgo, and enjoy a guided walk around the Rose Garden. Booking essential. £35/person. All materials, including a take‑home booklet, are provided. 1pm - 4pm.
Queer Ecology Talk & Guided Walk, Sunday 8 February
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring the intersection of queerness and nature. Join nature educator, Abi Young to learn about queerness in nature and in the park’s flora with a talk followed by a guided nature walk around the park. Booking essential. Tickets: £10 standard and £7 concession (limited availability). 11am - 12.30pm
Things to see and do
Feb half-term: Robins Winter Adventure Self Led Trail, Saturday 14 Feb - Sunday 22 Mar
Wrap up and explore Robin’s Winter Adventure Trail. Learn how robins keep warm, find food and protect their territory through simple games and nature clues. £2 trail sheet, available from the Garden Centre.
Feb half-term: Storytime and Nature Connection - Tuesday 17 February
If you’ve enjoyed our popular forest bathing events, you know the physical and mental benefits of connecting with nature. Now, experienced facilitator Nigel Grimes brings that expertise to help families. On Tuesday, 17 February, join Nigel for a reading of his new children’s book and a 45-minute guided session in the rose garden, sharing techniques to help parents and kids embrace nature, reduce anxiety and rediscover the joy of slow time outdoors. Suitable for ages 5+. £6 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Feb half-term: Lunar New Year Celebration - Wednesday 18 February
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creative craft sessions in the Stableyard Exhibition Space with Play Mandarin. Then welcome in the Year of the Horse with our free dragon dance starting in the Stableyard at 1pm. Craft sessions run at 10am, 11am, and 12pm, last 45 minutes, and are suitable for ages 3+. Booking essential. £10 per child.
Feb half-term: Spring Community Bunting Workshop, Friday 20 February
Our bunting workshops returns this February half-term with an opportunity to design a bunting flag and include it as part of a spring display around the park. Suitable for children from 7 years, drop in to the Stable Yard Exhibition Space any time between 2pm and 4pm.
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Queer Ecology Weekend
We’re celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a weekend of welcoming and inspiring workshops that explore the queerness and diversity of nature and wildlife woven into the fabric of our ecosystems. Come and experience an alternative perspective on biodiversity through a different lens, challenging traditional ideas of what is considered natural and unnatural.
Tree walk with a Ranger, Thursday 19 February
Learn about the park's most significant trees on this exclusive guided walk with one the park's rangers. Find out the London Plane, Hornbeam and Gingko Biloba and the work the rangers do to care for them and the parklands on this gentle one and a half hour walk. Booking essential. £6/person.
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Things to do at Morden Hall Park
From river and wetland walks, to remnants of the park's history and an adventure playground for the little ones, see how the park changes along with the seasons.
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A suburban oasis: Morden Hall Park walk
Take a stroll through the historic parkland of Morden Hall Park, created by the Hatfeild family in the 19th century. A true oasis in the heart of South London.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Morden Hall Park
Enjoy freshly prepared tasty snacks and cakes at a choice of two cafés and pick up the perfect read at the second-hand bookshop, all supporting the National Trust’s work.
The Stableyard secondhand bookshop
Our secondhand bookshop is run by a team of volunteers that sort through your donations keeping its shelves well stocked with everything from beautiful art books to practical cooking and gardening guides, as well as best-selling fiction and children’s books. Every book you buy contributes to vital maintenance and conservation work in the park. The bookshop is open daily from 10am to 3pm. Small donations can be accepted at the bookshop. Follow the link for details regarding larger donations.
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The Garden Centre at Morden Hall Park
Shop for plants, seeds, pots, gardening equipment, toys and games, gifts and homewares at the National Trust’s first garden centre, with all profits supporting our work.
Gardening advice and tips
Across the country, our staff and volunteer gardeners look after many gardens at the properties in the National Trust's care. Here, they share their tip on making the most out of your garden each season.
Upcoming events
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Big Park Birdwatch - Sat 17 Jan, 11am-3pm
Discover a wealth of bird life at Morden Hall Park this January. Drop in to meet expert volunteers and help us identify the feathered friends that call this urban oasis home.
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Park Explorers for under 5s term time on Mondays
Our Park Explorers group is for children aged 2-5 years old and their parents/carers. Together we learn about the natural world around us, with a different outdoor theme each week.
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Orchard Wassail Celebration with Black Swan Border Morris - Sat 24 Jan, 1.30pm-4pm SOLD OUT
Join us for a lively orchard celebration filled with music, song and blessing. Make your own wassail headdress, enjoy live fiddle and accordion, sip warm spiced cider and watch the Black Swan Border Morris dance at 3pm for the orchard’s good health.
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Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop, Sat 7 Feb, 1-4pm
Explore nature and queerness through botanical drawing with artist Edward Luke Thrush for LGBTQ+ History Month. Suitable for all abilities.
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Queer Ecology Talk & Guided Walk, Sun 8 Feb 11am-12.30pm
This LGBTQ+ History Month, join nature educator Abi to learn about queerness in nature and in the park’s flora with a lecture followed by a guided nature walk around the park.
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Robin’s Winter Adventure self-led trail
Discover the winter world of robins at Morden Hall Park.
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Storytime and Nature Connection for Families, Tue 17 Feb, 10am and 11.15am
This February Half Term, join us for a storytelling session of 'The Forest’s Secret: Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature' along with simple guided techniques to re-connect with nature in our Rose Garden.
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Chinese Lunar New Year Stories and Activities, Wed 18 Feb
Join Play Mandarin for a fun session of storytelling and activities inspired by the Lunar New Year. For children aged 3+.
About Morden Hall Park
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.
When you step through the gates, you'd be forgiven for imagining yourself to be in the middle of the English countryside. Surrounded by meadows, an Edwardian rose garden, trees and the gentle sounds of birdsong and running water, the park offers a rare sense of discovery and a chance to get away from it all. Entry to the park is free for all.
History
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The history of Morden Hall Park
Delve into the past at Morden Hall Park, from marshy field to country estate and now oasis for the local community.
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The history of the Watermeads at Morden Hall Park
Discover more of the history of this waterside wildlife habitat in the Wandle Valley, one of the National Trust’s first acquisitions and just a short walk from Morden Hall Park.
Our work
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Our work at Morden Hall Park
Learn about how we‘ve preserved traditional methods of looking after the land and the wildlife that lives there, and find out how you can get involved.
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Our work in London
The National Trust in London works with urban communities, organisations and policy makers to help make London an even better place to grow up and grow old by increasing access to green spaces, fostering pride in local history and improving wellbeing. In addition to National Trust Places, we collaborate on a range of initiatives to help end unequal access to nature, culture and heritage, restore nature and inspire millions more people to care for nature and their heritage.
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Support us
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Volunteering at Morden Hall Park
Thinking about volunteering at this special place? Here’s what you need to know.
