Christmas at Morden Hall Park

Meet Father Christmas

Each weekend before Christmas, plus Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec

Father Christmas is spending time at Morden Hall Park this festive season and would love to meet you. Start your visit by writing a special note, which will be delivered straight to his grotto before your arrival. Then step inside to meet Father Christmas, share your Christmas wishes and receive a wrapped gift chosen by his elves. Complete your visit with our seasonal trail and help get Father Christmas's sleigh ready for Christmas Eve.

Advance booking is highly recommended. £15 per child. The first hour is relaxed for those with additional needs. 

Christmas in the Garden Centre

Our Garden Centre is the perfect location to get ready for Christmas from choosing and decorating your tree, planning your festive table, to finding that extra special gift for friends and family. All our trees are UK-grown varieties and all our products are responsibly sourced.

Young Makers' Christmas Market

Sunday 13 December, 10am - 4pm 

Head over the Snuff Mill and explore the amazing selection of hand-crafted gifts crated by local young entrepreneurs ages 16-30. It's the perfect opportunity to find bespoke handcrafted gifts in time for Christmas all under the one roof. 

If you are a young person (aged 16-30) who would like to have a stall at our Young Makers Market, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us to find out more.

Eat, drink and be merry

Monday - Friday, 16 November - 18 December

Celebrate the season with friends, colleagues and groups with a hearty 2 or 3 course christmas lunch in the Potting Shed Café  All finished off with a regular hot drink and a mince pie. Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance and are available Monday to Friday only, 16 Nov – 18 Dec. Two sittings: 12pm and 1.30pm. VG and NGCI* options available.

*Non gluten containing ingredients

Winter warmers

Nestled by the river within the walls of the old kitchen garden, the Potting Shed café offers hot and cold means and snacks and drinks between 9am and 4pm every day. Open between 10am and 3pm at weekends and holidays, the Stableyard café is perfect for grabbing a quick bite or hot drink after a brisk walk in the park.

Winter walks

Wrap up warm and step outside for some fresh air this winter with a wander along the paths and through the meadows at Morden Hall Park. Crunch through frost, enjoy early morning sunrises and take the time for a moment of calm. Dogs are very welcome!

Save the Sleigh Trail

Sat 28 Nov - Sun 3 Jan

Enjoy some festive fun on your walk and help get Father Christmas's sleigh ready for his big journey.  Pick up trail sheet from the Garden Centre or cafés, then explore the park to find all six sleigh locations. Once you've completed the trail, return to the Garden Centre to claim your prize. £3 per trail sheet.

 

A sustainable Christmas

We're dreaming of a sustainable Christmas at Morden Hall Park and exploring ways you can enjoy an environmentally-friendly festive season. Whether that's buying a real Christmas tree or UK sources gifts from our Garden Centre. These small steps all contribute to making a big difference. 

Buy secondhand

A great sustainable gift idea is to buy second hand.  Our Secondhand bookshop has an amazing collection of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction titles, plus the odd collectable too. Every penny you spend goes back into caring for the park so you'll be indirectly supporting us this Christmas too. 

The gift of membership

Buying experiences or days out is often considered a more environmentally-friendly alternative to buying presents. So why not give the gift of National Trust membership to your friends and loved ones so that they can enjoy our places for free all year round?  While they're enjoying their membership, the money from your gift helps us care for these unforgettable places, keeping them special for everyone, for ever.