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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.

  • Booking not needed

Park Explorers discover the nature of Morden Hall Park through led activities and stories. The beautiful parkland setting of grassland and woodland makes the perfect location for early years learning all through the seasons.

Sessions are on term time Monday mornings, following the Merton school term.

Meeting point: the picnic lawn near the Snuff Mill

£5 per participating child (those under 2 also need a ticket if participating).

Drop in on the day, no pre-booking possible, places limited. We advise also having an alternative plan for your morning in Morden Hall Park, just in case we are full when you arrive.

Please note: sessions will not run on Mondays outside of school term times, including Easter, Bank Holidays, half terms, summer holidays and Christmas.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child For all participating children£5.00

The basics

Suitability

Sessions designed for children aged 2 - 5 years, younger are welcome

Meeting point

Meeting point: the picnic lawn near the Snuff Mill, registration from 9:45am.

What to bring and wear

All you need to bring is you, but remember the group is based outside, so make sure to dress for the weather with wellies and coats in rainy weather, and hats and sun cream when the sun is out.

Accessibility

Unless the weather is very unsuitable, sessions are always held outdoors on flat terrain following paths around the park. In adverse weather, such as heavy rain, strong winds etc. we use an indoor space (ground floor). In extreme weather the session may be cancelled due to closure of the park. Accessible toilets available.

Other

All participating children need to have their own ticket. Assistance dogs only.

Contact info

Children & Young People Hub - Morden Hall Park

Upcoming events

Event

Weekend of Wildlife: Small mammal surveying. Suitable for 7+ 

Join in on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May to find out how many mice and voles call Morden Hall Park their home. Free, booking essential.

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on
23 May to 24 May 2025
at
18:30 to 20:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Weekend of Wildlife: Nature by torchlight. Suitable for 7+ 

Join us for a torch lit walk in the park to see what animals you can find lurking around at twilight when the park is quiet. Free, booking essential.

Event summary

on
23 May 2025
at
20:30 to 21:30
Event

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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on
24 May to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 99 other dates or times
Event

Weekend of Wildlife, Sat 24 - Sun 25 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.

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on
24 May to 25 May 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time