ABSTRACT
Morden Hall Park has a long history, dating back to the late 18th century. Most of the 50-hectare estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1941, including a snuff mill, powered by the River Wandle, which flows through the park, and the adjacent stable block. The National Trust joined this project with the refurbishment of the stable block, with the aim of creating an exemplar of historic building reuse. The stable yard, built in 1879, though not listed on the English Heritage register, is locally listed as a ‘non statutory building important to the local community’. The stable block is arranged around a courtyard as a C-shaped single-storey block, with the fourth side, the entrance side, completed by a gated wall. The retrofitted stable block houses a ‘Living Green’ exhibition hall, a cafeteria, National Trust offices, a second-hand bookshop and new WC facilities.
