🎥 Video: Fabulous countryside views at Meet The Lambs Open Day on the edge of Carshalton
*Video Story* Carshalton has some wonderful countryside on its borders. This particular area is not usually open to the public. Secret Carshalton pays a visit to the Downlands Partnership HQ to meet some cute lambs and enjoy the surprising views. This video can also be viewed on the Secret Carshalton YouTube channel. Please subscribe. Connected […]
Historic Lingfield village in Surrey where even the library is dated 1474
*Walks* The charming old village of Lingfield in Surrey, is a lovely place to wander around and soak up the medieval atmosphere. It’s less than 40 minutes by car from Carshalton or you can get the train and change at Norwood Junction. It’s so steeped in history that even the local community library is dated […]
Step inside The Secret Garden in the heart of Carshalton
An oasis of calm is hidden behind Carshalton Ponds. It’s a mini wildlife haven where you can spot wildflowers, hidden meadows, foxes and slow worms. Join us on our brief pictorial journey around the grounds. You can visit Sutton Ecology Centre in Carshalton anytime. The entrance is at the corner of Carshalton Ponds to the […]
Five Surrey pubs with lovely views and a stroll nearby – all less than 30 mins drive away
Secret Carshalton had the pleasure of sampling five Surrey pubs. Each one has lovely views and somewhere close by for a country stroll. Let’s start with the Well House Inn at Mugswell… 1. The Well House Inn Chipstead Lane, Mugswell, Coulsdon, CR5 3SQ The pub at Mugswell, and village both take their name from the […]
Inside the cramped Spring Head that’s the most westerly source of the River Wandle
Secret Carshalton was invited to crawl through a Wandle Spring Head. It’s on private land owned by the Sisters of The Cross of Liège, and maintained by the Friends of Carshalton Water Tower. An area better known as the grounds of St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls. Having grappled with the rusty lock (thanks […]
Sutton’s very own quirky Dragons’ Den style charity knockout
Which charity is most deserving of your hard-earned cash? This innovative evening event sets to find out. As contestants battle it out the audience has the final say when voting begins. Set within a fun and lighthearted framework, punters pay a fiver to get in and enjoy some delicious homemade soup to boot. Each charity […]
A very brief pictorial wander around Reigate
*Local Walks* Take a trip to Reigate in Surrey with its historic buildings and a wonderful collection of independent shops and cafes. The old town hall in the heart of the town is probably Reigate’s most recognisable landmark. You can visit the whole building for free as it’s currently a Cafe Nero. As the sign […]
Rare find of 1776 coin could uncover the true history of The Hope pub
*Historical* There’s at least 5 things we don’t currently know for certain about The Hope pub in West Street, but this rare coin could help. Let’s go… 1 When it was built Not much appears to survive of the original building. Though a find underneath a hearth of a rare 1776 coin may indicate the […]
Tracing the Hamlet of Wallington through its beautiful old buildings
The original hamlet of Wallington was based around Wallington Green, Wrights Row, London Road, Manor Road and Manor Road North. There’s still several charming old buildings that survive from those early days, and we’re going to be gradually discovering more about them on this page, so please check back as we add more. So in […]