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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
Important notice
Due to forecast high winds, Morden Hall Park will be closed to visitors from Friday 23 to Monday 26 October. We'll reopen as usual on Tuesday 27 October, subject to post-storm safety checks.
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Opening times for 23 October 2026
Asset Opening time Parkland Open all day Car Park Closed Garden centre Closed Potting Shed Café Closed Rose garden Closed Second-hand bookshop Closed Stableyard café Closed Last orders in the Stableyard cafe are taken 15 minutes before closing time. All park toilets are locked 30 minutes before closing time.
- Bookshop
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: location code 80629 (or call 07520 634455). 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.
Car park - more information- 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. All park toilets are locked 30 minutes before closing time.
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.Sat Nav: Postcode: SM4 5JD
- Parking
- Car Park is on the left (second green gate). We have limited parking available onsite, please consider other ways to get here. Our car park uses the JustPark app and payment machines for member check-in and non-member payments. If you choose to use the JustPark app, please download it before your visit and create an account if you do not already have one. You’ll be asked to add payment details; National Trust members will not be charged for parking. JustPark code for this location is 80629.
Planning your visit
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Christmas at Morden Hall Park
Christmas is coming to Morden Hall Park. Find thoughtful gifts in our Garden Centre, second-hand bookshop and Young Makers Market, pick out your perfect Christmas tree, and enjoy a magical visit with Father Christmas. Why not make Morden Hall park part of your Christmas tradition and meet friends and family for winter walks and chatter over festive treats in the Potting Shed Café.
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.
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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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
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Christmas at Morden Hall Park
Christmas is coming to Morden Hall Park. Find thoughtful gifts in our Garden Centre, second-hand bookshop and Young Makers Market, pick out your perfect Christmas tree, and enjoy a magical visit with Father Christmas. Why not make Morden Hall park part of your Christmas tradition and meet friends and family for winter walks and chatter over festive treats in the Potting Shed Café.
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Black History Month at Morden Hall Park
As a place where people come together to connect with nature, heritage and each other, Morden Hall Park is celebrating Black History Month with events for adults and families this October.
Stanger Folk, Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Something strange has escaped at Morden Hall Park. Join Old Mal to hunt down escaped folklore creatures, in an epic family quest for mystery seekers aged 7+. Download the free Stranger Folk app and save the day.
Half term Pumpkin Carving, Thu 29 Oct
Get crafty with our frightfully fun pumpkin carving sessions. Prepare to get messy as you chose and hollow out your pumpkin ready to carve your Jack-o’-lantern. Once you’re done, you can take it home ready for Halloween. £6 per pumpkin. No booking required, just head to the Stableyard between 11am and 4pm
Things to see and do
Salsa in the Potting Shed, Tuesdays, 3 Nov - 15 Dec
Join the Salsa Got Soul team for a welcoming series of free salsa sessions in Morden Hall Park's Potting Shed Café. Take part in a 45-minute class to practice your moves with social dancing until 9pm. No previous experience necessary, just come and enjoy the music and vibes.
Trail
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.
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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.
Eating and shopping
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Eat, drink and be merry
Celebrate the season with friends, colleagues and groups with a hearty 2 or 3 course Christmas lunch in the Potting Shed Café.
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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Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Morden Hall park
Gather your friends and family for an exciting digital folklore adventure for 7-11 year olds and imaginative adults to play together.
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October Half Term: Children's Baking Workshop (Age 5-12) - CANCELLED
Do you have a budding baker aged 5-12? Join us this Black History Month to learn about Olympic history and make your own ‘Olympic Gold Cookie’ during half term.
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October Half Term Storytelling and Craft: Mami Wata the African Goddess of Water
This Black History Month, join writer and cultural facilitator Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa for a vibrant storytelling and activity session inspired by the powerful West African water spirit, Mami Wata. For ages 3+
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Help Design the Poulter Park Mural! (13-17 yrs old)
Join us at Poulter Park for a mural design workshop aimed at young people, aged 13-17 years old.
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Become a Ranger for a day
Aged 11 - 18? Volunteer for the day and help nature thrive at Morden Hall Park
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Half term: Pumpkin Carving, Thurs 29 Oct
Pick your personal sized pumpkin, carve it with our tools, and leave the mess to us!
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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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Salsa in the Potting Shed, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9pm
Try out salsa dancing in a fun, friendly series of free evening sessions. Suitable for improver level as well as complete beginners, with no partner or experience needed.
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.
