The Sanger’s travelling circus elephants that stopped off at Carshalton and Ewell

*Historical* We’ve always been fascinated by this timeless photo of circus animals at Carshalton Ponds, so we’ve delved a little deeper into the history of this image, along with a similar photo taken at the Horse Pond in Ewell. Both shots are enhanced with stunning AI colourisation  Many locals had gathered to watch the spectacle […]

Visit the location of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

*Walks* Travel around 30 minutes by car from Carshalton and you’ll reach the village of Tatsfield. It’s a lovely place for a wander. This area featured in the real-life ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. There is a duck pond, tea room, pub, and various walks around the village. These walks are listed […]

Whatever you’re into, there’s something for you

Duckling

There’s lots on this March in Carshalton and beyond, and our handy list will keep you informed. We feature the very best events, and it’s FREE to add yours. Filter the results to include: Suitable for kids, Theatre, shopping, Heritage and more. There’s regulars such as Croydon Airport and Wallington Farmers’ Market – plus special […]

Discover the inspiration behind this new fully-illustrated booklet of Carshalton

This beautiful book of drawings was inspired by… er… Secret Carshalton. The guide was compiled by local student, Frankie, 18, who is studying art at the prestigious Central St Martins. What made her choose Carshalton: “I live in Carshalton and like geography, but didn’t know much about the area. I was possibly going to do […]

The wilds of Carshalton quiz – spot the Heron

*Quiz* This is Festival Walk alongside the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton, photographed on a wet weekend. The question is, how many Herons can you spot in the picture above and where are they? Answer in the comments below ⬇️ View more quiz questions

“We were terrified; we didn’t know what to do or how to help him”

Paul Alan

Suddenly losing her father Paul to Cardiac arrest in 2022 is what spurred Clare on to set up the Paul Alan Project. Last year, Clare Parish and her charity team have installed defibrillators in several local locations such as at Sutton Green, The Robin Hood pub and in Sutton Town Centre. A passionate football fan, […]