Bonkers 4 Conkers Traditional Geocache
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Cache hidden in Morden Hall Park.
Originally paced in September 2010 & was #3 in series.
Unfortunately the other caches were archived years ago - This one replaced September 2016
Closet parking is outside pub close to Ravensbury park where I used to go to Fireworks every year back in the 1980's
Original starting place at Dean City Farm off Windsor Avenue (Gates close at about 5pm, not open on Mondays)
Walking from DCF towards MHP following river.
Please be aware that from this direction you will need to cross the Tram line (look both ways).
Cache was originally new style lil clip box NOW an unusual container held in place with a strap can be unclipped to log but please secure back facing down with cover on top!!!! Xx ddd
Contains pencil & logbook.
Can hold little items, but not many. x
Items when placed in September 2010 : long blue sparkle eraser & green paper clip.
Cache has been placed with permission of the Park Warden.
Park can be reached by Tram (Phipps Bridge), Underground (Morden) & Buses.
Other suitable areas to park: Brangwyn Crescent, Phipps Bridge Road, Merton Abbey Mills, Morden Hall Garden Centre off Morden Hall Road (Gates close at about 6pm) OR Morden town centre.
Morden Hall Park
A green oasis in the heart of suburbia beside the meandering River Wandle.
¦Attractive parkland, meadows, wetlands and waterways to explore by foot or by bike
¦Fragrant and colourful rose garden with over 2,000 roses to see in summer
¦Historic estate buildings now used by local artisans
¦Snuff Mill Environmental Centre brings learning to life with interactive displays
¦Riverside Café, gift shop and second-hand book shop in the old walled kitchen garden
What's new this year
Learn all about the history of the Snuff Mill through our fantastic new exhibitions and hands-on activities.
Rose garden
The restored rose garden was originally laid out by Gilliat Hatfeild, former owner of Morden Hall Park, in 1922. It comes alive each summer with 25 varieties of florabunda roses displayed across 38 flowerbeds. Visit between May and September to experience the rich aroma of the roses in full bloom.
River Wandle and wetlands
Water lies at the heart of Morden Hall Park. Stroll alongside the River Wandle, waterways, mill ponds and a lake as you explore the estate. The lush wetlands, riverbanks and islands provide homes to a variety of plants, animals, insects and birdlife. Look out for wildfowl, heron and the brilliant blue of a kingfisher.
Parkland and meadows
The parkland, moat, bridges and avenues of grand trees you see today were mostly created in the 1860s and 70s, but the surrounding meadows are the remnants of fields that were last farmed in late medieval times. You can still see traces of ridge and furrow ploughing here. Now the meadows are rich in grasses and wildflowers.
Snuff Mill
The Hatfeild family who created Morden Hall Park made their money from snuff-milling. Along the river lies the site of two 18th-century watermills, used to grind tobacco into a powder, after it had been dried in kilns. The business was shut down in 1922 after the workers went on strike. Grinding stones can be seen outside the building which is now our Environmental Centre.
Riverside Café & the walled kitchen garden
The walled kitchen garden once employed 14 gardeners!
Contact details
Estate Office
Morden Hall Road
Morden
London SM4 5JD
020 8545 6850 (General enquiries)
Email: mordenhallpark@nationaltrust.org.ukexx
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