Visit Carshalton Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Carshalton

  

Carshalton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Carshalton

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Carshalton history

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Remains of artefacts dating from the Neolithic to the Iron Age have been found. Carshalton appears in Domesday Book as Aultone and was held by Goisfrid (Geoffrey) de Mandeville. By the end of the 18th century there were several mills for the production of paper, leather, snuff, log-wood and seed oil.

Carshalton landmarks

All Saints Church

The Grade II* listed Anglican parish church of All Saints is located at the west end of Carshalton High Street. A church has stood on this site since at least Norman times and probably much longer. The most significant change to the building was in 1891 when a new nave and north aisle were added.

Strawberry Lodge

Strawberry Lodge is one of Carshalton’s oldest buildings. It was built by Josias Dewye who was described in records at the time as a ‘clothworker and citizen of London’ During the 1990s the site was renovated by the London Borough of Sutton.

Lavender Fields

Carshalton Beeches is a not-for-profit community project that manages three acres of lavender. The other, a 25-acre commercial site in Croydon Lane called Mayfield, is popular with tourists. This area was once famous as the “Lavender Capital of the World” Although now it has been shut down due to a rat infestation.

Carshalton House Water Tower

Grade II* listed Water Tower was built in the early 18th century to house a water driven pump supplying water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its gardens. It was planned as a multi-purpose building, and also contains an orangery, saloon and bathroom.

Little Holland House

Frank Dickinson’s Arts and Crafts style interior was influenced by the writings of John Ruskin and William Morris. Dickinson built his house between 1902 and 1904, and achieved a unique blend of traditional and Art Nouveau. The Grade II listed interior contains many of his art works.

The Orangery

The Orangery was built in the second half of the 18th century in Carshalton Park. It is thought to have been built by one George Taylor, who owned plantations in the West Indies. By the late 19th century it was being used a stable. It was renovated in 1987 by film actor Oliver Reed at his own expense.

The Oaks bakehouse

The late 19th century bakehouse in Oaks Park is all that remains of “The Oaks” mansion which burned down and was demolished in the 1950s. The original bread oven remains in situ.

Honeywood Museum

Honeywood is a large Grade II listed house at the western end of the picturesque Carshalton Ponds. At its earliest, it dates from the 17th century but it has been much extended and restored since. The house now plays host to the London Borough of Sutton’s Museum.

Sutton Ecology Centre

The Sutton Ecology Centre is located in the Carshalton Village part of Sutton borough. The grounds are a 1.3 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1. The centre’s activities include running educational visits for schools and community groups.

Carshalton geography / climate

The Carshalton Village Conservation Area has been given the status by the London Borough of Sutton. The Conservation Area contains many of the Listed and Locally Listed Buildings which contribute to the historical significance of the area. Other conservation areas are the Wrythe Green Conservation Area and the Park Hill Conservation Area.

You can visit Carshalton places with Walkfo Carshalton to hear history at Carshalton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Carshalton has 106 places to visit in our interactive Carshalton map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Carshalton, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Carshalton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Carshalton & the surrounding areas.

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Best Carshalton places to visit

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Carshalton has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Carshalton’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Carshalton’s information audio spots:

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