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.
Sinners, Spirituality and Ancestry Talk
Saturday 17 October, 2pm-4pm
Award-winning author, independent educator and cultural consultant, Dr Michelle Asantewa gives her personal and thought-provoking reflections on the critically acclaimed film, Sinners.
Michelle will consider how African spiritual traditions and ancestral presence shape the film and invite you to reflect on what Sinners reveals about the spiritual worlds that continue to inform Black identity and experience.
Tickets: £5. All welcome, booking is essential.
African Djembe Drumming for Ages 2-6
Tuesday 27 October, 10am and 12pm
Get into the grove and feel the rhythm of the drum beats in this fun interactive workshop with Mangotree Kids. Through storytelling, rhythm and movement, little ones will discover how drums can be used to communicate and connect. With an animal theme, children will bring different creatures to life through playful drumming, dancing and imagination. It's an energetic introduction to African drumming and culture, designed especially for young children.
Tickets: £10 per child or £15 for a child and participating adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Storytelling and Craft: Mami Wata the African Goddess of Water
Wednesday 28 October, 10am – 11.30pm
A morning of storytelling, crafts, and creative play inspired by Mami Wata, the African goddess of water. You’ll make a colourful Mami Wata greetings card to take home inspired by the themes of nature, water, culture, and belonging.
Tickets: £3 per child. Suitable for children aged 3 to 6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Snuff Mill
The Snuff Mill at Morden Hall Park is a reminder of the park's heritage where tobacco from plantations in Virginia in the United States was ground here to create Snuff. Those plantations were originally cultivated by enslaved peoples.
You can read more about the history of the Snuff Mills at Morden Hall Park here.
Other useful information
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 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.
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.
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.
What's on at Morden Hall Park.
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.
