Honeywood in Summer
Honeywood Museum
Open Thursday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
Admission Free - Families Welcome
Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX
Telephone 020 8770 4297
Find Honeywood Museum
Admission Free - Families Welcome
Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX
Telephone 020 8770 4297
Find Honeywood Museum
About Honeywood Museum
Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building overlooking picturesque Carshalton Ponds in the heart of Carshalton's historic Conservation Area. Surrounded by historic buildings and water-features the locality forms one of the most interesting and attractive areas in Greater London. The Museum re-opened, after a complete refurbishment following a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, in May 2012 and has increasingly become a popular attraction renowned for its family-friendly welcome, and its wide range of activities and events for all ages. The building has a history that dates back to the mid-17th century, with Victorian and Edwardian extensions, including a fine Billiard Room, Drawing Room and Victorian Scullery. There are exhibitions which tell the fascinating history of the house and the people who lived there, and illustrate the history of the Borough of Sutton, the development of Carshalton from its entry as Aultone in the Doomsday Book to the thriving village it has become, and the historic environs of the River Wandle.
Honeywood is owned by the London Borough of Sutton and run by council staff assisted by volunteers supported by both the council and The Friends. The Friends are currently providing financial assistance to Sutton council with the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the building and its grounds.
Visitors are welcome to take photographs, so long as it is done sensibly and with respect to other visitors. |
The Museum has an on-going diary of events, regular events and exhibitions which illuminate the history of many aspects of the Borough of Sutton, and a fascinating range of topics beyond. Families are warmly welcomed! Look out for the delightful collection of Edwardian toys on display in the Childhood Room and visit the lovely tea room and The Friends' Shop with its range of publications, greetings cards, pocket-money toys and unusual gifts. The Friends support all this, and very much more.
The Friends' next Events
Bookings for our July talk are now open.
Please do book early: our talks are always popular and generally fully booked well in advance! Click / tap on the images below for booking details, or download, print and post a booking form from here.
See our Events page for all the future Events at Honeywood Museum and for details of our next FREE Book Club meeting 26 May.
Please do book early: our talks are always popular and generally fully booked well in advance! Click / tap on the images below for booking details, or download, print and post a booking form from here.
See our Events page for all the future Events at Honeywood Museum and for details of our next FREE Book Club meeting 26 May.
The Friends' Shop at Honeywood MuseumOur shop, selling unusual and attractive gifts, greetings cards, kitchen accessories, mugs, pocket-money toys, a range of local publications, and a lot more is open throughout the Museum's opening times.
Spring Sale now on! Greater London Bus Map now available!! |
What's On at Honeywood MuseumOur Spring edition of What's On is available free to pick up from our Museum Shop. A small voluntary donation to help us cover our production costs is always appreciated.
Exhibitions and Events, and family-friendly occasions over March, April and May! Preview. Pop in and pick up your copy - make notes in your diaries and calendars. Our Summer edition of What's on is at the printers, and should be available by 1 June. |
The Tea Room at Honeywood MuseumThe Tea Room is open daily from 09:30 to 17:30, serving its tempting menu of tasty savoury treats and their luscious home-made cakes.
When Honeywood Museum is closed our ever-popular Duck Food and our Carshalton Heritage Walk booklet (both 50p) will be available from the Tea Room - a natural food for our resident water fowl, and an exploration of lovely Carshalton to wander whilst discovering its historic past! |
The Honeywood Garden ProjectFind out about Honeywood’s historic gardens and the features they hold. Follow our progress as we interpret them, and plans to renovate and restore them start to be made.
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Wedding Ceremonies at HoneywoodSutton Council has made Honeywood Museum available for civil ceremonies and weddings. This beautiful historic venue offers value for money, and is perfectly placed for small intimate ceremonies. Steeped in history, the venue will ensure your special day is remembered with love and joy. Further information here. Download a copy of the brochure and enquire with the team to book a viewing. Limited availability.
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