Honeywood MuseumOpen Thursday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
Admission Free - Families Welcome Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX Telephone 020 8770 4297 Find Honeywood Museum |
Honeywood & the Tea Room remain open as usual during works at the Museum
Capital building works are taking place on the structure of Honeywood Museum. This will largely be external work but may cause some disruption internally. The Making of Sutton and World War Two galleries are temporarily closed to visitors during these essential building repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience. The works are expected to be completed by early December.
Capital building works are taking place on the structure of Honeywood Museum. This will largely be external work but may cause some disruption internally. The Making of Sutton and World War Two galleries are temporarily closed to visitors during these essential building repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience. The works are expected to be completed by early December.
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 February and March talks are now open.
Please do book early: our talks are generally fully booked well in advance! See our Events page for all the future Events at Honeywood Museum and for details of our next FREE Book Club meeting 17 December. |
The Friends' Shop at Honeywood MuseumOur shop, selling unusual gifts, pocket-money toys, and a range of local publications is open throughout the Museum's opening times.
Our new lines for Winter and Christmas 2023 are now available; we also have a large selection of gifts, cards, mugs, toys and a whole lot more! Why not pop in and browse for while; we've so many attractive, and unusual gift ideas! |
What's On at Honeywood MuseumOur Winter 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 December, January and February! Preview. Pop in and pick up your copy - make notes in your diaries and calendars!! |
The Tea Room at Honeywood MuseumThe Tea Room is open Monday to Wednesday 10:15 to 15:45, and Thursday to Sunday 10:15 to 16:45. It will remain open throughout the current building works, serving its tempting menu of tasty savoury treats and their luscious home-made cakes. In addition, until 15 January there will be large spiced mulled wine available £5 and Honeywood Soup with toasted soda bread £5.
When Honeywood Museum is closed our ever-popular Duck Food and our Carshalton Heritage Walk booklet (both 40p) 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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