Honeywood Museum

About Honeywood Museum

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.

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 Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX - Telephone 020 8770 4297 - Find Honeywood Museum

Honeywood Museum and Shop are closed

Honeywood Museum is now closed in compliance with the latest Covid guidance from HM Government. Please do look back for updates indicating any change.

Honeywood Tea Room is open

The Tea Room is open daily for take-aways Monday to Thursday 10:00-18:00 and Friday to Sunday 10:00-18:30. Alcoholic beverages are available and social-distancing is observed by queuing to be served from the Tea Room entrance.

Our ever-popular Duck Food remains available from the Tea Room, and is still just 30p a bag. NEW... and in time for the Easter holidays, the Tea Room is selling our Carshalton Heritage Walk booklet, also for 30p. Explore lovely Carshalton and discover its historic past.

The Honeywood Garden Project

Find 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.

Exhibitions - January 2021

As far as possible, we will aim to extend the exhibitions that are currently on display to create an opportunity for visitors to see them when we are able to reopen. We are very grateful to our community partners for their understanding in enabling us to do this. This will include the Fairies Woodland Party, There’s No Place Like Home, and the Honeywood Embroidery Group exhibitions.

Until then, we are pleased to be able to give a taster of all three exhibitions online with accompanying short films, please see our Exhibitions page.

Picture Postcard History

Ever since picture postcards gained popularity in the early years of the 20th century they have recorded the history of the people and the locations in which they lived, and remain a fascinating insight into the lives of bygone times. Carshalton, Wallington and Beddington were no different, and... More>>>

What's on and coming up at Honeywood Museum

Find out about Honeywood’s historic gardens and plans to renovate and restore them.

On 22 April we take a virtual walk along the course of the Fire of London - click on the pic for details

Have you thought of joining our Friendly Zoom Book Club? Click on the image above for 2021 details

The Huguenots, the Wandle Valley, and the textile industry they generated. Click the pic for details

See also our Regular Events and Exhibitions pages. Further events in the months ahead here >>>