Harvest Festival, Sat 3 Oct, 11am-3.30pm
Celebrate the season at Morden Hall Park with apple pressing, Morris dancing, family crafts, performances and a community food collection for a local food bank.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a day of autumn celebration at Morden Hall Park as we mark the harvest season with themed crafts, live performances and community displays.
Discover the journey from orchard to juice with apple pressing demonstrations. Enjoy folk music and dance from Black Swan Border Morris, alongside an interactive appearance from nature educator Professor Queen Bee. Families can take part in an indoor autumnal craft, while younger visitors can enjoy Punch and Judy shows with a nature-inspired twist.
The Wimbledon Beekeepers Association will be joining us with an exhibition celebrating the importance of pollinators, culminating in the announcement of their annual honey competition winners.
As part of the day's celebrations, we are also supporting Merton's Community Fridge, a local initiative run by Sustainable Merton that helps tackle food poverty and reduce food waste across the borough. Visitors are warmly invited to bring non-perishable food donations to support local people in need.
A full programme of timings and activity locations will be published nearer the event date.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
For site accessibility information please visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/morden-hall-park-national-trust
- Meeting point
Activities will take place across the Stableyard and surrounding areas of the park.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for all ages.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place both indoors and outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Upcoming events
Textiles in the Park Exhibition by Contemporary Textiles London
This September, discover art through stitch, texture, colour and cloth. Contemporary Textiles London presents a collection of original textile artworks inspired by Morden Hall Park.
Autumn Salsa Sessions, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Try out salsa dancing in a fun, friendly series of free evening sessions. Suitable for improver level as well as complete beginners, with no partner or experience needed.
Free Guided History Tours on Selected Sundays
Join our knowledgeable tour guides for a leisurely stroll around Morden Hall Park, you’re sure to learn something new.
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.