Herbs & Lavender Weekend
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2-5pm
An extensive range of locally grown her and lavender plants on sale at competitive prices. Find out more about the history of lavender growing in our Working Wandle exhibition
Themed activities for children
Click HERE for a list the herbs and lavenders which will be available
 

Carshalton Arts Weekend
Sunday 24th and Sunday 25th May

Honeywood Museum is linking up with the Ecology Centre, All Saints Church and Carshalton Water Tower to celebrate Imagine, Sutton's festival of participatory arts. There will be lots of fun activities and workshops to join in with, exhibitions and architecture to see, entertainment to enjoy, new skills to try and crafts to sample, all celebrating the Arts and the creative spirit to be found in the community

Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May - all activities and admission to the house and exhibitions is free for the weekend
see the "Mother Nature, Father Time" exhibition of paintings from the museum collection - browse the art works in the "Calling ALL Artists" selling exhibition, and choose something to take home with you - see the winning artwork in our Children's art Competition - lots of drop in crafts to do, and trails available

Sunday 25th May - Mosaic mirror frame workshops inspired by the theme "Mother nature, Father Time" - 10.45-11.30, 11.45-12.30, 1.15-2.00, 2.15-3.00 and 3.15-4.00 - these workshops are suitable for children aged eight years and over. Younger children can try our special tactile mosaics using shells, pebbles etc. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to the making of a mosaic panel inspired by our Victorian Scullery
Sunday 25th May - Tony Drewett's Shadow Puppet Workshop - The Three Trees - a series of puppet shows wil begin at 11.00, 12.30, 2.00 and 3.30 - these will be followed by workshop sessions for children aged four years and over

To avoid disappointment, some of the workshop places can be booked in advance on 020 8770 4297
>>>>Click HERE to see pictures of last years events<<<<

Sunday 25th May - Art Competition Prize Giving

Carshalton House Open Day, Carshalton House (St. Philomena's School), Water Tower Entrance, West Street Carshalton
We regret there is no wheelchair access to the mansion - not suitable for children under ten years - no dogs except Guide Dogs
Sunday 25th May - See inside the beautiful 18th century mansion built for Sir John Fellowes of the South Sea Company, now part of St. Philomena's School, in the company of a knowledgeable guide - rooms visited include the Blue or 'Adam' Room and the painted room with stunning Chinoiserie decoration and paintings by Robert Robinson
Tours begin outside the Water Tower at 1.30, 2.30 and 4pm, and last approximately 45 minutes - tickets are £3.50 and are bookable in advance by phoning 020 8770 4781 - refreshments are available in the Water Tower (further entrance fee payable)

All Saints Church,  High Street, Carshalton
Saturday 24th May 9am to 5pm and Sunday 25th May 8am to 6pm (services 8am, 9.30am and 10.30am) - Bell Tower opens at various times over the weekend. Floral displays and displays of vestments. An organist will be playing at various intervals. Regular tours and history talks. Refreshments available

Carshalton Water Tower, West Street, Carshalton
Sunday 25th May - 1.30 to 5pm - An opportunity to see this unique early 18th century building, including the plunge bath lined with Delft tiles. Refreshments will be available. £1 adults, 25p children

Ecology Centre, Festival Walk, Carshalton
Sunday 25th May - crafts and events - please phone 020 8770 5820 for details

Wandle Valley Festival
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June

London Boroughs of Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth and Croydon
Free activities all along the riverbank. From crafts to clean-ups, guided cycle rides, walks and fun runs, the Festival brings to life the rich history and ecology of the river Wandle
For full details telephone 020 8770 4297 or 087 0714 0750 or visit the Festival Web Site

Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton
Open Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 10am to 5pm - admission to the house is free this weekend
Tea rooms open both days serving tea, coffee, cakes and soft drinks - free activities at the Museum on both days:
• children, pretend you're on 'Time Team' by digging up the past in our archaeology boxes
• take the archaeologist's challenge and piece together an object
• painting by the ponds (weather permitting) using our table easels and art equipment
• print a lovely picture using woodcut printing blocks
• try your hand at weaving a mini basket from card
• make a fab picture
• brass rubbing
• trails
Telephone 020 8770 4297 for further details

All Saints Church, High Street, Carshalton
Open Saturday 7th June 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 8th June 8am to 6pm (services at 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm) - bell tower open, with bell ringing during the days - displays of vestments and floral arrangements - an organist will be playing at intervals (opportunities to visit the organ gallery) - tours and history talks - refreshments available
Telephone Christine Lindsay for further details on 020 8647 3000

Carshalton House Water Tower, West Street, Carshalton
Open Saturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June 1pm to 5pm - admission £1 adults, 25p children - the Water Tower is a unique Grade 2 listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House. It contained a water-powered pump, which supplied water to Carshalton House and garden fountains, and a suit of rooms such as the Soloon, Orangery, and a spectacular 18th century bathroom with tile-lined plunge bath
Telephone Julia Gertz for further details on 020 8647 0984

St. Mary's Church, Church Road, Beddington
Open Saturday 7th June 2.30pm to 5pm and Sunday 8th June 2pm to 5pm - from a Romano-British coffin to a William Morris organ screen, 15th century choir stalls and a 17th century pulpit, St. Mary's is full of beautiful and surprising things
Telephone Ian Akehurst for further details on 020 8643 7948

Carshalton Park Grotto, Ruskin Road entrance, Carshalton Park
Open Sunday 8th June 2pm to 4.30pm - an opportunity to see inside the 18th century garden building with Andrew Skelton - a selection of original decorative material will be viewable
Telephone 020 8770 4297 for further details

Upper Mill, Grove Park, Carshalton
Open Sunday 8th June 2pm to 4.30 pm - John Phillips will be present to talk about the history of the mill
Telephone 020 8770 4297 for further details

Beddington Park Dovecote, Church Road, Beddington
Open Sunday 8th June 2pm to 5pm - an opportunity to see inside the 18th century dovecote, originally lined with 1360 nesting boxes
Telephone 020 8770 4297 for further details