The National Trust’s properties are one of the best medicines against the January blues with numerous beautiful idyllic spots dotted across the country offering perfect locations for a day out in nature
It’s fair to say many Brits are in a seasonal slump right now. They are searching for a cure to the January Blues as they feel the pinch after a wallet-busting festive period.
The National Trust’s Morden Hall is one of the country’s hidden green gems hiding in the heart of a bustling south London borough. The parkland is an amazing day out for people of all ages being a perfect place to take a dog for a walk, the family for a day out, or the perfect date location if you’re trying to get to know a special someone. Spanning around 125 acres of predominantly parkland the park is home to idyllic viewpoints, crystal clear water ways and is teeming with nature and greenery.
The beautiful River Wandle breaks across the park to form a number of streams, canals and wetlands creating an incredible landscape filled with bridges, follies and walkways turning the park into a stunning environment to roam through. The park is maintained by a number of skilled gardeners and botanists who work on the greenery across the park to ensure its rose gardens are kept maintained, pruned and beautiful all year round.
The Wandle’s beautiful crystal clear water puts other London rivers – the Thames especially – to shame as the tranquil sounds of water running past the old 18th centaury mill creates a soothing soundscape providing the perfect backdrop for those looking to roam across the stunning park.
Sporting excellent transport links as the park is no more than a five minute walk from Morden tube station the area is incredibly well connected with healthy bus and tram networks making the park accessible for all across London and the South East.
The beautiful green marvel hidden in south London is teeming with wildlife as the Wandle is home to numerous species of fish as Chub, Barbel, Brown Trout, Roach, Dace, Gudgeon, and Carp can be found dwelling in the river – making it a hotspot amongst fishermen.
Alongside the fish, a number of waterfowl call the parkland home from exotic Egyptian Geese, Mallards and Eurasian Coots – personally I had the time of my life feeding the birds with duck food sold at the garden centre at the park. Alongside the stunning wildlife the National Trust site also comes with a beautiful garden centre which is perfect for avid gardeners to get lost in as they explore the isles.