Morven Park
20 acres of peaceful parkland located in the heart of Potters Bar
Morven Park
Facilities and access
Morven Park
Overview
20 acres of peaceful parkland located in the heart of Potters Bar
The story of Morven Park begins as early as the 14th century. The medieval town of Potters Bar - on the edge of Hertfordshire - was the site of a toll along the Great North Road. The remains of this original settlement; the toll house and the old Great North Road are buried beneath Morven’s grounds.
Morven was donated to us by Mr A.B. Sanderson in two parts, the first 20 acres in 1928 and the rest of the park - including the house - in 1934.
Mr Sanderson’s wishes were very clear 'that Morven be used for some local benefit such as a Cottage Hospital or Library, and if let for some such purpose the rent received be used for upkeep of the house, the park and play grounds'. In-keeping with this, the house is currently a care home (not open to visitors). The park itself is open daily for everyone to enjoy.
- Telephone
- +447795126728
- morvenpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Morven Park
How to get here
- Address
- Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS
- By cycle
- North on A1000 towards Hatfield, Morven Park is on the right just after the turning for the Causeway.
- On foot
- The Hertfordshire Way passes right through the centre of Morven Park
- By train
- Potters Bar (Drakes Lane) 1 mile
- By road
- Exit 24 of M25, onto A111 towards Potters Bar, at traffic lights right onto High Street/A1000, when the road forks keep left, Morven Park is on the right
- By bus
- For numbers 84, 398 and 610 alight on Hatfield Road, head south towards town centre and enter Morven Park through a kissing gate on the right. Alternatively, for numbers 242 and 312 alight on the Causeway and head west towards High Street and enter Morven Park through the kissing gate on the bend in the road.
Morven Park
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Morven Park
Opening times
Sunday 20 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 21 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 22 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 23 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 24 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 25 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 26 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk