‘Dusk in December, Carshalton Ponds’; night falls over Carshalton Ponds during the winter solstice period of December 2019. Image remains Copyright © Julian Heath Photography 2020 and is reproduced with the artist’s kind permission
Welcome to 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 Museum's Shop with its range of publications, greetings cards, pocket-money toys and unusual gifts. The Friends support all this, and very much more.
Location and opening times - entrance is free and donations are welcomed
Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX - Telephone 020 8770 4297 - Find Honeywood Museum
Honeywood Museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00.
The Museum is closed on Bank Holidays, between Christmas and the New Year and on Easter Sunday.
The Museum is closed on Bank Holidays, between Christmas and the New Year and on Easter Sunday.
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Our Shop (selling a range of publications, greetings cards, pocket-money toys and unusual gifts) and our Tea Room are open during normal Museum opening hours. Last orders taken at 16:30 in the Tea Room.
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What's coming up at Honeywood Museum
Our friendly Book Club meets to explore and talk about The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë on 9 February
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Our half-term Mini Explorers for six to ten year olds look at the Roman Army, and make helmets and shields on 18 February
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A Winter's tale full of bravery and adventure. Skewbald Theatre's The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds on 19/20/21 February
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Something a little different in the New Year! A Quiz Night with our friends across the road at The Greyhound Hotel
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Arts and Crafts for ages 2+ in conjunction with Sutton College - four consecutive Fridays starting on 6 March
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A look at the rich mixture of occupants associated with Carshalton's historic Old Rectory on 26 March
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Find out how London learned from WWI in preparing for WWII, and how London residents coped as result on 23 April
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The Friends' Annual General Meeting takes place at 19:30 on 25 June and is open to our members only
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