Treats at Hatfeild's

"... and he gave us bunches of roses for our mothers"

The Rose Garden at Morden Hall

Zoe Roberts

In the early years of the estate's existence, Morden Hall was owned by Gilliat Hatfeild.  He was a quiet, almost reclusive man, who had a great love of the countryside and, it seems, of children.  Every summer St. Helier children were taken by school group to Morden Hall for a day's treat. Towards the end of his life, Hatfeild realised that his beloved lands were in danger of being swallowed up by building and so he made the decision to give the property to the National Trust to ensure its continued existence.  Local residents today can still appreciate this truly beautiful place and enjoy Hatfeild's rose garden.