Honeywood Museum is open to visitors! See below for visitor information....
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.
Visitors are welcome to take photos, so long as it is done sensibly and in respect of other visitors.
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 is open to visitors!
Honeywood Museum, and the Friends' Shop, is open on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00. You can book your visit through our eventbright page where you can also see what Events, Exhibitions and fun family activities we’ll have available. Walk-in visits will also be available should there be free times available.
We shall be open for the Carshalton Arts Open Streets Art Fair over Saturdays AND SUNDAYS 17/18 and 24/25 July. We currently anticipate bookings will open here in due course.
What will my visit be like?
Your safety, and that of our staff and volunteers, is our highest priority. That’s why we’ve introduced timed visits to stagger entry flow and help with social distancing. A ticket allows a group of up to six people from the same household or support bubble to visit the building for one hour. Visitors are also required to wear face coverings during their visit. Combined with a one-way route and an enhanced cleaning regime, including hand sanitisers on entry, we are pleased to be welcoming our visitors back safely
We shall be open for the Carshalton Arts Open Streets Art Fair over Saturdays AND SUNDAYS 17/18 and 24/25 July. We currently anticipate bookings will open here in due course.
What will my visit be like?
Your safety, and that of our staff and volunteers, is our highest priority. That’s why we’ve introduced timed visits to stagger entry flow and help with social distancing. A ticket allows a group of up to six people from the same household or support bubble to visit the building for one hour. Visitors are also required to wear face coverings during their visit. Combined with a one-way route and an enhanced cleaning regime, including hand sanitisers on entry, we are pleased to be welcoming our visitors back safely
The Friends' Shop at Honeywood Museum
Our shop, selling unusual gifts, pocket money toys and a range of local publications is open throughout the Museum's opening times. You do not need an appointment to pop in and browse! We're currently accepting payment by card only (unless you happen to have the 'right money' in your hand!!).
The Tea Room at Honeywood MuseumThe Tea Room is open daily Monday to Thursday 10:00-18:00 and Friday to Sunday 10:00-18:30.
Indoor and outdoor service is provided, as well as takeaways. When Honeywood Museum is closed our ever-popular Duck Food and our Carshalton Heritage Walk booklet will be available from the Tea Room, both for just 30p. 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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Guides to Honeywood Museum in other languages
Our first three Guides are available from Reception to guide you round our lovely Museum:
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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.
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>>>
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What's on and coming up at Honeywood Museum
Work on the project continues! Follow our progress as we work to renovate and restore Honeywood’s historic gardens
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Exhibitions that are currently showing at Honeywood Museum - something for all the family to enjoy!
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Carshalton Artists Open Streets Exhibition showing at Honeywood from 17 June and an Art Fair on weekends of 17/18 & 24/25 July
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19:30 on 24 June - work and leisure in the countryside around London, Carshalton and elsewhere. Click on the pic to find details
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Have you thought of joining our fun and friendly Zoom Book Club? Click on the image above for the summer term 2021 details
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19:30 on 22 July - an insight into the art and literature associated with the river Wandle over five centuries
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Click on the pic to find out how you may be able to become involved in Honeywood through its vibrant and busy Friends group
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The Friends' ever-popular Duck Food is available from the Museum's shop during opening hours, or our Tea Room
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