There is lots to keep the kids busy with in Merton this summer, including plenty of free or low-cost days out. Take a look at the activity sheet on the back of the latest My Merton for some fantastic ideas and challenges for your child to tick off.
Places
- Explore Merton Abbey Mills and discover the working waterwheel
- Become a little farmer at Deen City Farm
- Go cycling around Mitcham Common and try to find Arthur’s Pond, Bidder’s Pond and the Bidder Memorial
History
- Run around Mitcham’s historic 1920s running track
- Become a tourist for the day and follow the Wimbledon Way route through the town centre to Wimbledon Village and on to the Common
- Go on a self-guided trail and discover Merton’s heritage – from war time to women’s suffrage
Outdoors
- Have a go at crazy golf in Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields
- Take teddy on a bear hunt in Morden Park using our online map
- Visit Cannizaro Gardens and read your summer reading challenge books in the sunken garden
Nature
- Climb across Morden Hall Park’s natural play area
- Feed the ducks on Wimbledon Common
- Visit 140-year-old woods on Cannon Hill Common and get to know the trees
Communities
- Volunteer with your local Friends of parks group
- Be part of Merton Garden Streets and help make the borough greener
- Visit the community garden at Canons House and Grounds – there is also a wonderful play area to enjoy!
Sport
- Dive in and swim for free at one of Merton’s leisure centres
- Be the next Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu and enjoy a game of tennis
- Grab a ball and your friends and head to a multi-sports pitch for a kick-about or game of basketball