School Visits

Schools are welcome to arrange visits to explore Canons House & Grounds, the Sharing Space and our exhibitions.

Visits to the Sharing Space are teacher-led. A member of the Canons House team will welcome your group, help set up the visit and provide information about the House, Grounds and current exhibition.

The Sharing Space is fully accessible and is accessed via the side entrance opposite the café. The entrance has its own buzzer.

For larger groups, we recommend a maximum of around 25 pupils in the Sharing Space at any one time. Where year groups or larger classes are visiting, groups can be divided between the Sharing Space and activities in the grounds, allowing pupils to explore different aspects of the site.

Exploring the Grounds

There are plenty of opportunities for self-guided activities around Canons House & Grounds, including:

Heritage and interpretation: Explore the interpretation at key heritage points including the medieval dovecote and pond, obelisk, heritage track, walled garden and community garden.
Observation and sketching: Encourage pupils to sketch, draw or observe the plants, flowers and wildlife around the grounds.
Plant & Bug identification: utilise google lens on a tablet/phone to discover the variety of flora in the Grounds
Audio trail: Discover more about the site through the Canons House & Grounds Audio Trail.
Forest Friends Nature Trail: Follow our nature trail and discover more about the wildlife around Canons House & Grounds.

Resources for Schools

Canons House and Grounds Local History Themed Lessons & Resources Pack

For Primary schools.

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Visit Canons House & Grounds

Madeira Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HD

Pedestrian entrances from Cricket Green, Madeira Road and Commonside West

Entrance to the House is located opposite the West Lawn

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Canons House & Grounds is easily reached by public transport

We are a short bus ride from Colliers Wood, Tooting Broadway and Morden Underground stations.

Bus routes that stop nearby: 118, 127, 200, 201, 264, 270, 280, 355, S1, N44, N133

The following Tramlink & Train Stations, with links to Croydon, Wimbledon & the city are within walking distance.

Mitcham tram stop - 10 minutes walk
Mitcham Junction train station - 15 minutes walk

Visit by Car

We share a free car park with Canons Leisure Centre

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If using Google maps/sat nav, follow directions to:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UP5p8kb1oXs9QPmP9

Canons Car Park

Madeira Road

Mitcham

CR4 4HD

ACCESSIBILITY

*** LIFT OUT OF ORDER ***

We can currently only offer step-free access to the lower ground floor

We are committed to being open and accessible for everyone. As there are some requirements we must adhere to around the original structures of this heritage site we have endeavoured to make your visit as seamless as possible.

For step-free access please come to the side entrance opposite the community cafe where there is a ramp.

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You will find a doorbell to the left of the door. Upon notifying us of your arrival, you will be guided to the lift by a staff member. Our lift is only suitable for those wishing for step-free access and wheelchair users. We regret that mobility scooters cannot be accommodated.

Please contact us if you have any questions:

Canons.House@merton.gov.uk

0208 274 5330

Virtual Tour

Canons Community Cafe

by Pawelek

Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm

Refreshments

Public toilets available

Space available to hire (Canons.House@merton.gov.uk)

Pawelek Coffee Shop & Ice cream in the Community Cafe at Canons Grounds. We couldn't be happier. We look forward to supporting this much loved Mitcham business in their new venture.