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Weekend of Wildlife, Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 

Start the May Half term with weekend of free nature-based activities! Join the team and visiting experts to discover the wildlife that calls Morden Hall Park home.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Come explore the deeper reaches of the park and participate in hands-on activities to find living things in the park and learn more about them.

Running throughout the day, come along at any time to join in the activities, 10am-4pm.

Dogs on leads welcome (not on the associated after hours events small mammal surveying and bat walk), but please note that owners may be asked to step away with their dog if it behaves in a way disruptive to the survey, walk or talk.

Contact: mordenhallparkcyp@nationaltrust.org.uk

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all

Meeting point

Information gazebo near the White Bridge

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather

Accessibility

Activities take place on flat ground and are accessed via surfaced paths, but the ground could be muddy and at times activities may take place off path, amongst plants.

Other

Dogs on leads welcome

Contact info

Children & Young People Hub - Morden Hall Park

Upcoming events

Made in Merton Textile Artworks Exhibition 

A retrospective exhibition celebrating the textile artworks created by participants of Made In Merton's community workshops since 2018.

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23 May to 24 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

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.

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23 May to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 100 other dates or times

Outdoor Pop-up Secondhand Bookshop £1 Sale - Sat 23 - Sun 24 May  

Discover great reads for just £1 at the Stableyard Secondhand Bookshop’s two-day pop-up sale during the second May Bank Holiday Weekend.

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on
23 May to 24 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Stitch the Wandle: Walking and Stitching Workshop with Elly Platt, Sat 23 May 1-4.30pm 

Take embroidery outdoors on a relaxed riverside walk along the Wandle. Pause to create quick stitched sketches inspired by the landscape, using simple techniques and upcycled fabrics.

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23 May 2026
at 13:00 to 16:30