Skip to content
Skip to content

Quacky Races - Sat 19 September, 11am-3pm

The legendary Morden Hall Park Quacky Races return this autumn as part of Wandle Fortnight.

  • Booking not needed

One of Morden Hall Park's favourite traditions is back. For £2.50 you'll be able to use one of our plastic ducks to join in a race down the river. You can also make a flag to cheer your duck on from the sideline.

£2.50 per entry - all proceeds go toward caring for Morden Hall Park.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All (to hire a duck)£2.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
(to hire a duck)£2.50

The basics

Accessibility

Wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

Meeting point

Meet at the Snuff Mill to sign up for your duck. Races take place regularly throughout the event, with final ticket sales at 2:45pm for the 3pm race.

Suitability for children

All welcome

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event, so be prepared for the weather.

Other

£2.50 per race (including hire of duck). Please note: Ducks will be washed with disinfectant before each time they race, and we advise keeping them away from your face. Travel Advice: Our car park fills up quickly on event days and weekends. To avoid delays, we recommend arriving on foot, by bike, or using public transport.

Upcoming events

Undercover Readers - A top secret trail 

Pick up a trail sheet from the Garden Centre or Cafe, crack the clues to complete the mission and collect a prize at the end.

Event summary

on
15 Aug to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 22 other dates or times

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail 

For our river-themed summer, celebrate the river Wandle and learn about the river's inhabitants with some active play parts.

Event summary

on
15 Aug to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 16 other dates or times

Become a Ranger for a day 

Aged 11 - 18? Volunteer for the day and help nature thrive at Morden Hall Park

Event summary

on
19 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Creative Sessions for young people 

Multi-disciplinary artist PiNS will be offering creative sessions for young people aged 14 to 18 in the park this Summer.

Event summary

on
19 Aug to 21 Aug 2026
at 12:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time