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 |
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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! |
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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!! |
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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! |
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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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Events at Honeywood Museum
Saturdays to 23 December (not 2 Dec) - during our usual opening hours we'll have lots of activities for all the Family taking place!
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Until 6 January - See our beautiful historic house dressed for Christmas, enjoy the family activities. FREE, Drop in.
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Our FREE, fun and friendly Book Club returns on Sunday 17 December at 14:30 - click / tap on the image for how to join
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Thursday 4 January at Little Holland House - Lino Printing & Crafting Fun!
Various slots available between 10:00-16:00
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Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 January - lots of lovely Family activities for all to start 2024 at Honeywood Museum!
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17 January 19:30 - a look at the collapse of the Roman Empire and what happened afterwards. All seats £5
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Saturday 20 January 10:00-16:00 - Mulberry Dyer demonstration: FREE, drop in, and an event not to be missed!
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27 January 11:00-16:00 - all about William Kilburn, textile printing, make your own block print - FREE, drop in
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Our FREE, fun and friendly Book Club returns on Sunday 28 January at 14:30 - click / tap on the image for how to join
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8 February 19:30 - the mysterious history of the spring heads, mills, gardens and very much more! All seats £5
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10-17 February - make a steam train picture, a hot air balloon hanging decoration and a traffic sign headband. £3 per child
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13 February 10:00-16:00 - For visitors with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. FREE, but must be booked
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22 February 19:30 - John Birkett from RSPB Croydon looks at Birds of Prey, and their varying impacts on our landscapes.
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28 February 19:30 - why do we have the 127 and 407 bus routes? Why were they introduced? An illustrated talk by John Parkin
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28 March 19:30 - David Allen takes us on a roller-coaster ride through the fascinating life of Charles Dickens
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Exhibitions at Honeywood Museum
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7 December to 6 January - the fireplace area in the splendid Edwardian billiard room decorated by Hello Club Sutton South
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Showing until 13 January - look at how the Wandle mills changed during, and adapted to, the Industrial Revolution.
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Extended Showing until 27 January - Exhibition looking at specialist plant growing in the local area 1500 to 1950. Drop in, FREE
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8 February to 27 April - the rapid technological changes in transport in the Sutton New town area between 1870 and 1911
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Regular Events at Honeywood Museum
Thursdays 10:30-12:30: Adult Colouring Group - calm and creative mornings, with materials supplied. Free, drop in
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Thursdays: our lovely Embroidery Group meets fortnightly 10:15-12:15 - bring your own and share ideas. Free, drop in
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Fridays 10:15-11:15 - arts, crafts and music for the very youngest, 0-3 years old. Free, but must be booked
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Sundays (monthly, not August): Honeywood's friendly Book Club 14:30-16:00. FREE: Click on the pic for booking details
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The Friends of Honeywood Museum
The Friends of Honeywood Museum, a Registered Charity, is looking for new Volunteer Trustees - might you be able to help?
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If you've enjoyed your visit to Honeywood Museum why not consider joining The Friends and supporting it? Click / tap for details
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An illustrated guided amble around Carshalton's historic Conservation Area - just 40p from our Shop or the Tea Room
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Our healthy, natural Duck food is always available from our lovely Shop, or the Tea Room, for a pocket-money 40p
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