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, Thursdays and Fridays 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 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 group visit is fun, worthwhile and safe. You will receive further information to carry out your own risk assessment when you make a booking. Note that pond and river dipping are currently only permitted on our site when led by National Trust staff.
Child ratios Due to the nature of our site we have specific requirements for all groups visiting to have appropriate adult supervision. The required ratio of adults to young people is 1:4 for Early Years 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 weekdays. 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 2018
Different prices may apply for those groups not covered above, such as SEN schools, post-16 and those not eligible for EGM (such as some nurseries). Please contact us for further details.
* Note that if you intend to spend time in the parkbefore or after your led session (with the exception of lunch time), then you need to have Education Group Membership. This also then allows you to take advantage of the discounted led visit price.
Group visitsAll formal group visits by young people 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.
Visit paymentYou can pay for your visit directly to us at the park by cheque in advance of your visit, or we can invoice you for payment to be made directly to our central finance team either before or after your visit.
Booking Please contact the Learning team: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk or call 0208 545 2361
All visit prices stated include VAT and are valid for bookings taken from 1st September 2017.
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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15 Tertiary £144.55
For more information on EGM call 0344 800 1895, email enquiries@ nationaltrust.org.uk or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/features/educational-group-membership
Group Classesper day
Visit length Price EGM Price
Early Years
1 class (25 -30 students) Half day visit (1.5 hour session)* £130 £100
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
£150 £120
Primary and Secondary
1 standard size class (25 - 35 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £140 £110
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £170 £140
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
£190 £150
Whole day visit each (2 x 2 hour sessions each)Must be the same sessions on the same day £340 £270
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
£310 £250
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
£500 £400
Smaller classes (any age group)
1 small class (20 - 24 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £110 £90
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £140 £110
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
£160 £130
Whole day visit each (2 x 2 hour sessions)Must be the same sessions on the same day £280 £230
1 very small class (up to 19 students)
Half day visit (2 hour session)* £100 £80
Whole day visit (2 x 2 hour sessions) £120 £100
Room hireWe are able to arrange hire of our classroom space for secondary and tertiary educators who want to self-lead their own fieldwork day. Please contact us if this is of interest.
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Early Years and Key Stage 1
Living Things
Reinforce your classroom work on living things with a 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.
Please see our Price guide for details of visit costs and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Self-led visits> Living things (KS2)> Rivers and the environment> History, Art and D&T> Scientific and geographical enquiry
Education Group Membership (EGM)
Did you know that there is a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members of the National Trust? 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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call our Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
Self-led (You Can Do It) sessions: Exploring minibeasts (YCDF-1)
Plants in the local environment(YCDI-1)
Animals in the local environment (YCDI-2)
Animals in the local environment (ScI-2)
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 simple key to find out what they are called.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: March - October Year group(s): 1 and 2
Catch invertebrates on land and in the river to discover why animals live in different habitats. Use a key to identify the animals found and record your findings to compare your results.
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 to grow. Discover some common plants and learn to recognise their parts.
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): 1 and 2
Catch and observe river invertebrates to explore how they survive in the water. Identify minibeasts using a key and study a chosen invertebrate more closely.
Duration: Suggested session length 1.5 - 2 hoursWhen: March - October (best season May - July) Year groups: YCDF-1 for Early Years, YCDI-1 and YCDI-2 for KS1
Use our equipment, suggested lesson plan and worksheets to lead your own living things session. Education Group Membership is required for self-led time in the park.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: March - October Year group(s): 1 and 2
Discover the different places invertebrates live on land and why. See how they are similar and different and how they can be grouped. Use simple keys to identify them.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not permitted on self-led visits.Last updated: March 2018
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Key Stage 2
Living Things
Reinforce your classroom work on living things with a 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.
Please see our Price guide for details of visit costs and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Self-led visits> Living things (EY and KS1)> Rivers and the environment> History, Art and D&T> Scientific and geographical enquiry
Education Group Membership (EGM)
Did you know that there is a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members of the National Trust? 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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call the Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email:mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
* Please note that for safety
Growing plants (ScJ-1) River habitat study (ScJ-4)
Habitats (ScJ-2) Plant adaptations (ScJ-5)
The session Growing plants is also available self-led (YCDJ-1).
Investigating two habitats (ScJ-3)
Duration: 2 hours When: 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 that grow in them. Study plant features and what plants need to be able to grow.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Catch invertebrates from the River Wandle and identify them using keys. Explore how invertebrates are adapted to living in the river and study a chosen invertebrate in more detail.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: April - October (best in May and June)Year group(s): 3 - 6
Investigate different land habitats using keys to identifiy the invertebrates found. Consider the conditions, food and protection each habitat provides.
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Study native and non-native plants through a classroom investigation, Garden Centre visit and by looking out in the park. Discuss how plants grow and how adaptations can help them survive.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Find invertebrates in log and river habitats and discover why animals live in different places. Record your findings, using keys to identify the animals caught.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not currently permitted on self-led visits.Last updated: March 2018
Scientific enquiry (ScJ-6)
The session Habitats is also available self-led (YCDJ-2).
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Compare fast and slow flowing streams of the River Wandle by taking physical measurements and river dipping for invertebrates.
Available with Investigating rivers for a full day study (ScGrJ-7)
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Key Stage 2
Rivers and the environment
Reinforce your classroom work on rivers and the environment with a 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.
Please see our Price guide for details of visit costs and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Self-led visits> Living things (EY and KS1)> Living things (KS2)> History, Art and D&T> Scientific and geographical enquiry
Education Group Membership (EGM)
Did you know that there is a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members of the National Trust? 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 if EGM (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15 Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call our Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
It’s Our River! (GrJ-2) Scientific enquiry and investigating rivers (ScGrJ-7)
Self-led (You Can Do It) session: River studies (YCDJ-3)
Duration: Suggested session length 2 hoursWhen: Available all yearYear group(s): 3 - 6
Use our equipment, suggested lesson plan and worksheets to lead your own river studies session based on our popular Investigating rivers session (GrJ-1). Observe river features such as erosion. Sketch and measure the river at two sites to compare the speed, depth and width.Education Group Membership is required for self-led time in the park.
Investigating human effects on the river (GrJ-3)
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Explore the features and processes of a river through a guided walk, sketching and measuring. Compare the river speed, depth and width at two sites on the River Wandle.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 4 - 6
Compare fast and slow flowing streams of the River Wandle by taking physical measurements and river dipping for invertebrates.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3- 6
Take part in our interactive role play game and discover how the river food chains work, and the positive and negative impacts people have on the river ecosystem.
Duration: 4 hours (full day) When: Available all year Year group(s): 4 - 6
Investigate how invertebrates are suited to different river habitats. Discuss river features and compare two parts of the river by measuring and river dipping.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 4 - 6
Use simple chemical tests and invertebrate sampling (river dipping) to investigate the water quality of the river and discuss how it might have been affected by people.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not currently permitted on self-led visits.Last updated: March 2018
This session combines the popular sessions GrJ-1 and ScJ-6.
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Key Stage 1 & 2
History, Art and D&T
Reinforce your classroom work in history, art or design and technology with a visit to Morden Hall Park.
We offer a variety of sessions to complement the National Curriculum.
These sessions are available all year round. For a full day visit you can choose two different sessions.
Please see our Price guide for details of visit costs and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Self-led visits> Living things (EY and KS1)> Living things (KS2)> Rivers and the environment> Scientific and geographical enquiry
Education Group Membership (EGM)
Did you know that there is a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members of the National Trust? 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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call the Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
* Please note that for safety
History detectives (HI-1) Minibeast modelling (AdIJ-1)
What was it like to live here in the past? (HJ-1)
William Morris printing (AdIJ-2)
Self-led (You Can Do It) session: History detectives (YCDI-3)
Duration: Suggested session length 1.5 - 2 hoursWhen: Available all yearYear groups: 1 and 2
Use our resources, suggested lesson plan and worksheets to lead your own History detectives session, based on the led version (HI-1).
Education Group Membership is required for self-led time in the park.
Water power challenge (DtJ-1)
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all yearYear group(s): 1 and 2
Explore how the park has changed since its days as a country estate. Find clues to its history around the park and Snuff Mill and use historical sources such as maps and photographs.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 1 - 4
Create your own model invertebrate or work with a group to create a larger one. Learn how to re-use household packaging and scrap materials to model.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Use maps, photographs and the 1891 census to see how the park has changed. Discover what it was like to live and work on Mr Hatfeild’s estate through role-play.
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): 1 - 4
Learn about artist William Morris and how his work was inspired by nature. Sketch out in the park and use your drawing to create a simple print block and print a design.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): 3 - 6
Discover how water once powered our snuff mills. Design and build your own model water wheel and test it out in our water rig to see if you can generate electricity.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not currently permitted on self-led visits.Last updated: March 2018
Learning in Morden Hall Park
Key Stage 3/4 Scientific and geographical enquiryReinforce your work on rivers and habitat sampling with a 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.
Please see our Price guide for details of visit costs and the class sizes that we are able to accommodate.
Also see our other flyers:> Price guide> Self-led visits> Living things (EY and KS1)> Living things (KS2)> Rivers and the environment> History, Art and D&T
Education Group Membership (EGM)
Did you know that there is a discount on our led sessions for Education Group Members of the National Trust? 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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15 Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call our Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
* Please note that for safety
River Wandle study (GrS-1) Sampling terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates (ScS-2)
Pollution study (GrS-2) Investigating plant distribution(ScS-3)
Self-led visits We ask that all students under 18 are accompanied by responsible adults from their school/ college when studying in Morden Hall Park. If you do not require a National Trust leader for your visit you can book a self-led visit and teachers from the school can lead.
Education Group Membership is required for self-led time in the park.
Subject to availability, arrangements can be made for you to borrow/ hire equipment for your visit, and room hire (in the Snuff Mill Learning Centre) is an option for self-led secondary and tertiary classes. Please contact us for further details.
Investigating the freshwater ecosystem (ScS-1)
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all yearYear group(s): Secondary
A river-focussed tour of the park discussing river features and processes, the Wandle’s industrial history, flooding, human impacts and wildlife. Observations are recorded along the way.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): Secondary
Use a variety of different techniques to sample for terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): Secondary
Investigate the impact humans have on the River Wandle by undertaking visual, chemical and biological tests (sampling for river invertbrates).
Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year Year group(s): Secondary
Investigate the distribution and abundance of green plants in a lawn habitat using quadrat samping.
Duration: 2 hoursWhen: Available all year Year group(s): Secondary
Explore the environmental factors that affect freshwater invertebrates. Measure the physical characteristics of the River Wandle and sample invertebrates at two sites.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not currently permitted on self-led visits.Last updated: March 2018
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 (2018):Number on roll RateUnder 50 £45.65 51-100 £76.25101 - 200 £92.30 201 - 500 £97.85 Over 500 £113.15 Tertiary £144.55 Please see our Price guide flyer for further information.
For more information or to make a booking please call our Learning team on: 020 8545 2361 or email: mordenhallparklearning@ nationaltrust.org.uk
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.
reasons we may not permit some activities. Primary school aged children must not enter the water at any time and pond/river dipping is not currently permitted on self-led visits. Last updated: March 2018
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.
