The Suburb of Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton of Greater London
Carshalton is a suburb of London in the London Borough of Sutton, England. Part of Surrey until 1965, it is located 9.9 miles south-southwest of Charing Cross, situated in the valley of the River Wandle, one of the sources of which is The Ponds in the centre of the village. This suburb is centred 1.2 miles east of the town centre of Sutton.
Some businesses and organisations are based in Carshalton, such as the Institute of Refrigeration.Retailing also forms a significant part of the local economy. There are some separate shopping areas, with the small network of streets in The Village the main one.
This suburb has two railway stations: its main station and The Beeches. From 1847 to the opening of the current self-named station in 1868 Wallington railway station was named after the suburb. Trains run from the current Carshalton to Victoria (in around 25 minutes), London Bridge and Thameslink stations including Blackfriars, Farringdon and Kings Cross St Pancras.
Things to See and Do in Carshalton
The main focal point, The Village, is visually scenic and picturesque. At its centre, it has two adjoining ponds, which are overlooked by the Grade II listed All Saints Church on the south side and the Victorian Grove Park on the north side. The Grade II listed Honeywood Museum sits on the west side, a few yards from the water. There are many other listed buildings, as well as three conservation areas, including one in the village. In addition to Honeywood Museum, there are several other cultural features in this subirb, including the Charles Cryer Theatre and an art gallery in Oaks Park. It is also home to the Sutton Ecology Centre, and every year an environmental fair is held in its Park to the south of the village.