Morden Hall Park

Morden Hall Park and the River Wandle

The last private owner of Morden Hall Park was Gilliat Edward Hatfeild. He inherited it in 1906 as a young man. Morden Hall Park was used as an auxillary hospital during the First World War. In the 18th and 19th centuries Morden Hall depended on its snuff mills. The mills are sited on the River Wandle and the area had been succesfully milling since the Domesday Book.

These days the park is buzzing with visitors enjoying the rose gardens, the garden centre and the National Trust cafe. There is also a secondhand bookshop (always a place I visit every time I go), and another small cafe. During school holidays there are various activities for children, and I remember once when I went during the October half term, children were taking part in pumking carving.

National Trust Cafe

There is also a private school on site. What a lovely backdrop for the little once to explore. This is London, but you feel as if you are in the countryside.

I often meet a friend at Morden Hall Park, and did so again last week. I've taken so many photos over the years, so I took very few this time.

You can reach the park by bus from various places, and also pick up the tram at Wimbledon (or Croydon in the other direction) and hop off at Phipps Bridge. There are also parking facilities.