| Mitcham Common |
Acres of open space offering opportunities for nature lovers, walkers and for active spots. Ecology Centre: 020 8646 5664. |
| Merton Heritage Centre |
The Canons, Madeira Road, Mitcham. The history of Merton through a comprehensive collection of documents and items exhibited in a local museum, with an ever changing programme of exhibitions and events. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. 020 8640 9387. |
| Morden Hall Park |
A green oasis in the heart of suburbia, a former deer park with a network of waterways, ancient hay meadows and avenues of trees. 020 8648 1845. |
| Merton Abbey Mills |
Merantun Way. Popular week-end craft market and visitor centre on the River Wandle; shops, restaurant, cafe and riverside pub open all week. Working water wheel and archaeological remains of historic Merton Priory. 020 8543 9608. |
| Wandle Industrial Museum |
Vestry Hall Annexe, Mitcham. Preserves and promotes the heritage of the Wandle Valley. It offers advice, exhibitions, lectures, walks and publications. 020 8648 0127. |
| Colour House Theatre |
Merton Abbey Mills, Merantun Way. Intimate drama and music in picturesque medieval building. Children's theatre every week-end, weekly Sunday Blues Club, concerts and Fringe Festival. 020 8542 6644. |
| Wandle Park |
Recently refurbished park in Colliers Wood, with lake and extensive green space. |
| Deen City Farm |
Windsor Avenue, Merton Abbey. Popular and lively local city farm. Also houses riding school. 020 8543 5300. |
| Cannons Leisure Centre |
Madeira Road, Mitcham. A wide range of sports and leisure facilities including swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and court sports. 020 8640 8543. |
