Picnic in the Park: 80yrs of Morden Hall Park Open to the Public, Sat 21 June, 11am – 4pm
To celebrate 80 years of Morden Hall Park & National Picnic Week you are invited to join us for a picnic in our historic Rose Garden. There'll be live music from Wandle Concert Band and Merton Music Foundation, activities, and games for all!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
This June, join us as we celebrate 80 wonderful years of Morden Hall Park being open to the public and National Picnic Week – and what better way to mark the occasion than a Gilliat Hatfeild inspired picnic!
Gilliat Hatfeild, who gifted Morden Hall Park to the National Trust, was a strong advocate for giving children access to nature, hosting annual children parties and inviting local schools to the grounds right up until his death in 1941. His parties were known for being full of play, music, and backdropped by outstanding natural beauty.
The picnic will feature performances from the Wandle Concert Band, Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra, and Merton Youth Concert Band – a perfect soundtrack for frolicking amidst the roses. There will be garden games a plenty, meditative art therapy sessions led by Sarah Jane De Neumann (@sarahjane846), Dance classes with Salsa Got Soul, a Yoga class with Yoga with Galina and other activities throughout the day.
So, grab your blankets and baskets and join us for a Picnic in the Park!
*Please note, food and drink will not be provided but the Potting Shed & Stable Yard Cafés will be open. We politely ask larger groups to picnic outside of the Rose Garden.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for all
- Meeting point
Rose Garden
- What to bring and wear
Picnic food, blanket, and appropriate clothing depending on weather
- Accessibility
For site accessibility information please visit https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/morden-hall-park-national-trust
- Other
Our car park can get very busy on weekends and will close once it reaches capacity. We advise using public transport alternatives such as bicycle, train, or bus if you can.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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.
Solar Revival: Melanin Activation and Grounding Retreat
An external event run by Nii Okyne, founder of Indigenous Intelligence. A Summer Solstice retreat exploring ancestral healing, grounding, and the science of melanin through nature-based practices in Morden Hall Park.