There are so many green ways to get to us! You could try the bus, tube, tram or walking.
Our site Morden Hall Park sits on theflood plain of the River Wandle with grassland, wetland and woodland habitats.
FacilitiesOur historic Snuff Mill is the base for led sessions, with a learning space, storage for belongings and access to toilets exclusively for school use. Toilet access can also be arranged for self-led groups.
Led and self-led groups can also access a dog-free picnic area and play area. Groups can also request to visit the National Trust Garden Centre (which includes the gift shop).
Booking All visits to the park must be booked in advance. Our learning programme is very popular so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. All visiting groups are required to complete booking forms, sign indemnity and provide details of their public liability insurance.
Led sessionsThese are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in term time. Half day sessions usually run 10am - 12pm or 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Full day sessions usually run 10am - 2.30pm with half an hour for lunch.
You might not need a coach
Planning your visit
Visit us: Snuff Mill, National Trust, Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JD
Weekend sessions and twilight sessions (from 4pm) are available on request for after school clubs and uniformed youth groups.
Self-led sessionsSelf-led visits are available to book on all weekdays subject to other park activities. For self-led time in the park groups must have current Education Group Membership.
Health and safety All National Trust sites have been fully risk assessed and we do our best to ensure your school visit is fun, worthwhile and safe. You will receive further information to carry out your own risk assessment when you make a booking.
Child ratios Due to the nature of our site we have specific requirements for all groups visiting. We can also arrange for our volunteers to assist with visits.The required ratio of adults to young people is 1:4 for Reception groups; 1:6 for Primary groups and 1:10 for Secondary groups.
Pre-visits We recommend that all group leaders visit in advance to discuss the requirements of their group and to familiarise themselves with the site.
All pre-visits must be booked in advance. These usually take place between 3 and 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Please contact us to make arrangements.
A park at the heart of the community
Morden Hall Park
We run a variety of sessions for schools, colleges and home education groups.
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Price guide
Last updated: March 2017
For those groups not covered above, such as SEN schools, post-16, those not eligible for EGM (such as nurseries with under 5s only) please contact us for more details. Call 0208 545 2361 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhallpark
Group visitsAll formal group visits to Morden Hall Park must be booked in advance. Self-led groups must have Education Group Membership of the National Trust. This is a prIvately-owned property and we are only able to accommodate a limited number of led and self-led visits each day.
Administration feeA non-refundable administration fee (not a deposit) is charged at the time of booking to cover costs of booking administration and pre-visits. This is paid by cheque or by invoice (invoice option only possible if the whole visit is paid for in advance).
Visit paymentYou can pay for your visit by invoice (in advance or following the visit), or by cheque (in advance or on the day). All prices include VAT.
All prices stated include VAT and are valid for bookings taken from February 2016. An additional administration fee of £10 is payable at the time of booking.
Education Group Membership (EGM)
The National Trust is recognised as being Britian's biggest classroom. We can offer you a wide range of fantastic learning opportunities at a wealth of amazing places.
Benefits of EGM at Morden Hall Park:• self-led visits to the park (must be booked in advance)
• discount on led visits• option to request a “You Can Do
It” resource pack with a lesson plan and worksheet(s) for you to photocopy
• free pre-visit (must be booked in advance)
• equipment loan (subject to availability)
• access to toilets (must be booked in advance)
Annual cost of EGM (2017):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £43.25 51-100 £72.25101 - 200 £87.50 201 - 500 £92.75 Over 500 £107.25 Tertiary £137.00
For more information call 0344 800 1895, email [email protected] or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/educational-group-membership
* To spend time in the park before or after your NT led session(apart from lunch time) you need to have Education Group Membership (EGM), as with all self led visits. EGM schools can take advantage of the discounted EGM price on led sessions.
Group Classesper day
Visit length Price EGM Price
Early Years
1 class (25 -30 students) Half day visit (1.5 hour session)* £120 £80
2 classes (49 - 60 students)
Half day visit each (1.5 hour session each)*One morning visit, one afternoon visit, must be the same session on the same day
£140 £90
Primary and Secondary
1 standard size class (25 - 35 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £130 £90
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £160 £110
2 standard size classes (49 - 64 students)
Half day visit each (2 hour session each)*One morning visit, one afternoon visit, must be the same session on the same day
£170 £110
Whole day visit each (2 x 2 hour sessions each)Must be the same sessions on the same day £320 £220
3 standard size classes (65 - 96 students)
Please note that only a few sessions have capacity for three classes at once - please ask for details
Half day visit each (2 hour session each)*Must be the same session on the same morning or afternoon
£290 £190
3 classes over 2 whole days (2 x 2 hour sessions per day)Visit over two days (up to 48 students per day), must be the same sessions
£480 £380
Smaller classes (any age group)
1 small class (20 - 24 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £100 £80
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £130 £90
2 small classes (36 - 48 students)
Half day visit each (2 hour session each)*One morning visit, one afternoon visit, must be the same session on the same day
£140 £90
Whole day visit each (2 x 2 hour sessions)Must be the same sessions on the same day £260 £180
1 very small class (up to 19 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £90 £80
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £110 £90
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Self-led visits
Reinforce your classroom work with a self-led visit to Morden Hall Park.
We offer a variety of sessions to complement the National Curriculum.
The recommended time of year to book each session has been suggested. For a full day visit you can choose two different sessions.
Education Group Membership (EGM) is required for all self-led time in the park. Please see our Price guide for details and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Living things (EY and KS1)> Living things (KS2)> Rivers and the environment> History, Art and D&T
Education Group Membership (EGM)
You need to have this membership for self-led time in Morden Hall Park. We also offer a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members. The National Trust can offer your school a wide range of fantastic learning opportunities at a wealth of amazing places.
Benefits of EGM at Morden Hall Park:• Discounts on led sessions
(see Price Guide for details)• Free self-led visits*• Option to request a “You Can
Do It” resource pack with a lesson plan and worksheet(s) for you to photocopy
• Equipment loan (subject to availability)
• Free pre-visit (must be booked in advance)
• Access to toilets (must be booked in advance)
Annual cost of EGM (2017):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £43.25 51-100 £72.25101 - 200 £87.50 201 - 500 £92.75 Over 500 £107.25 Tertiary £137.00 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call Isabel Nancarrow, Learning Officer on: 020 8545 2361 or email:isabel.nancarrow@ nationaltrust.org.uk
* Please note that for safety reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and river dipping is not permitted on self-led visits.
Duration: 1.5 hours When: March - October Year group(s): Early Years
Discover the minibeasts that call Morden Hall Park home. Catch some land minibeasts for a closer look and use a key to find their names.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: April - July (best in May and June)Year group(s): 3 - 6
Compare lawn and meadow habitats and use keys to identify the different plants and their features.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: April - July (best in May and June)Year group(s): 1 and 2
Explore where plants grow in Morden Hall Park and what they need for growth. Discover common plants and learn to recognise their parts.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: April - October (best time May - July) Year group(s): 3 - 6
Investigate different land habitats using keys to identifiy the invertebrates found. Consider what each different habitat provides.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: March - October (best time May - July) Year group(s): 1 and 2
Discover the different places invertebrates live on land and why. See how invertebrates are similar and different and how they are grouped. Use simple keys to identify them.
Last updated: March 2017
History detectives (YCDI-3)
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all yearYear group(s): 1 and 2
Visit different parts of the park and use clues to find out how it has changed through history.
River studies (YCDJ-3)
Orienteering (YCDJ-4)
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Observe river features such as erosion and deposition. Sketch and measure the River Wandle at two sites to compare speed, depth and width.
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all yearYear group(s): 3 - 6
Use the map to find wooden post controls on our permanent orienteering course.
