Honeywood in Autumn. Image Copyright © The Friends of Honeywood Museum
About Honeywood Museum
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Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building next to the 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 family-friendly museum re-opened in May 2012 after a complete refurbishment following a Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The building dates back to the mid 17th century, with Victorian and Edwardian extensions, including a fine Billiards 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.
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The Museum has an on-going diary of events which illuminate the history of many aspects of the Borough of Sutton, and a fascinating range of topics beyond. 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.
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 its building and its grounds.
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 its building and its grounds.
Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX - Telephone 020 8770 4297 - Find Honeywood Museum
Arranging your visit and what to expect
Honeywood Museum is open from 12:00-17:00 on Fridays and Saturdays only. Visitor numbers are limited. Entry is free and guaranteed access may be pre-booked from here where all further details, and what to expect on arrival, are outlined. Please note that face coverings are a mandatory requirement for visitors to wear during their visit unless they are exempted - see item 3. here.
Limited priority telephone bookings are available earlier each day on 020 8770 4740.
Visits will be of one hour in duration and entry times will be staggered so that social distancing may be maintained. Donations are very welcome at this difficult time.
In addition to the permanent displays, new Exhibitions will be showing.
Limited priority telephone bookings are available earlier each day on 020 8770 4740.
Visits will be of one hour in duration and entry times will be staggered so that social distancing may be maintained. Donations are very welcome at this difficult time.
In addition to the permanent displays, new Exhibitions will be showing.
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To encourage our younger visitors to explore the Museum and learn a little about some of the exhibits The Friends have made Activity Packs available. Choose one of the two booklets shown below when you arrive, and you’ll also receive a special Honeywood pencil and a pack of colouring pencils all for the pocket-money price of just £1.
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The Friends' shop is gradually re-opening
Missed all the lovely greeting cards and present ideas for your loved ones? A selection of our usual shop items is back, come and see! Open Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 17:00. Contactless payments only. |
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The Tea Room at Honeywood Museum
Open daily from 10:30-17:00 (Saturdays 09:30-17:00).
Alcoholic beverages are now available. Social-distancing is observed by queuing to be served from the Tea Room entrance.
Our ever-popular Duck Food is currently available from the Tea Room, and remains just 30p a bag.
Open daily from 10:30-17:00 (Saturdays 09:30-17:00).
Alcoholic beverages are now available. Social-distancing is observed by queuing to be served from the Tea Room entrance.
Our ever-popular Duck Food is currently available from the Tea Room, and remains just 30p a bag.
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A short appreciation of local composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor for Black History Month 2020, and the opportunity to listen to some of his wonderful music: click/tap on the BHM logo.
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Find out more about Sutton's Heritage buildings' participation in Open House London 2020 by tapping/clicking on the image below. Three wonderful, short, videos taken at each location......
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What's on and coming up at Honeywood Museum
Exhibition now showing at Honeywood Museum - see our Home page to plan your visit
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An opportunity to find out about a famous local composer, and to listen to some of his wonderful music online
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Monster Mayhem Treasure Hunt at Honeywood Museum for 4-10 year olds - see our Events page for details and how to book
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Exhibition closes at Honeywood Museum on 31 October - see our Home page to plan your visit
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Our Book Club will be meeting this term through Zoom - please click on the image above for dates and all the details
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This event will now only be available on YouTube - please click on the image above for details of how to subscribe
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