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Summer of Play, 28 Jul - 27 Aug

Bust the summer holiday boredom and visit every Monday and Wednesday for fun FREE games and activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Come to Morden Hall Park for Summer of Play where you'll find activities designed to keep your kids' brains stimulated and body moving. Most importantly, to play.

Monday: Sports Extravaganza

Kick off the week with a burst of energy and enthusiasm at our Sports Extravaganza. Our picnic area will be transformed into an area packed with fun sporting activities to try from badminton to croquet to giant chess. Get in the competitive spirit, challenge friends and family, and see who will be the winner.

Wednesday: Creativity Corner

Join us for mid-week creative play sessions where you can let your kid's imagination run wild. We'll provide the resources, all you need to do is bring your children and let them be free to invent, build and explore in an unstructured yet supportive environment. From den building to a game of noughts of crosses. There's plenty to get involved with.

Free event, Join us any time between 10am and 3pm.

Wednesday 6,13,20 August: Make a bird-inspired drawstring bag craft activity

If you're visiting between 10am and 12.30pm, this additional craft activity is also available for a suggested donation of £4. Drop in at any time. (Subject to availability).

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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Meeting point

Meet us by the picnic area outside the Stable Yard.

Upcoming events

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Busy Bumblebees Trail Sat 24 May - Sun 31 August, 10am-4pm 

Buzz around the Rose Garden and find out about the Big 7 bumblebees of Britain! Lift the flaps and discover what makes each bee special.

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6 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 52 other dates or times
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Veteran Tree Trail for Adults 

Explore some of the oldest and most fascinating trees in Morden Hall Park on this self-led trail for adults.

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6 Jul to 28 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 80 other dates or times
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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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7 Jul to 21 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 10:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Free Guided History Tours on selected Sunday 

Join our knowledgeable tour guides for a leisurely stroll around Morden Hall Park, you’re sure to learn something new.

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13 Jul to 21 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 16 other dates or times