Carshalton’s Top 10 Pubs – voted by YOU
*News* The Sun is snapping at the heels of ‘you know where’ for the number one slot in our poll of nearly 500 locals. Thank you to all the Secret Carshalton readers who responded to our anonymous poll to choose their favourite pub. So let’s raise a glass to our unique and individual social establishments… […]
New Carshalton Heritage facebook group launched
Secret Carshalton has launched a new facebook group to highlight local issues around preserving and protecting the heritage of Carshalton. You can join here: Carshalton Heritage This supplements the private Secret Carshalton online community group, that you can join here: Preserve and Protect Group. Both these groups are a work in progress and we always […]
Crowd turn up for long-awaited return of the Anne Boleyn Statue
*News* A large crowd turned up to see an award-winning sculpture of Anne Boleyn unveiled – returned to its rightful place after a 14 year absence. It was 11am on a Monday morning and some had even taken the morning off work to take a look. The day marked 489 years since Boleyn’s execution at […]
Carshalton landmark transformed and details on chestnut tree event
*News* The Grotto in Carshalton Park is one of the oldest in the country, but occasionally suffers from vandalism. The Friends of Carshalton Park applied for funding to have graffiti removed, and this was completed in April 2025. They also removed a build up of ivy. The result is good to see. This project was […]
Harry Hill & Tim Vine’s hilarious heartfelt video message for Cryer Arts crowdfunding appeal
*NEWS* Cryer Arts in Carshalton High Street are looking to futureproof the venue and need to raise £150,000. A popular arts location in South London, it’s hosted over 650 shows and events since re-opening in 2019. Popular comedians Tim Vine and Harry Hill have played at the Cryer Arts several times, and have recorded video […]
Ghost sign revealed in Croydon
United Dairies was formed in 1915, and this looks to be an early sign from that period. Milk was big business at this time, and they had operations across Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton. The building in Stafford Road looks to be circa 1920s in age, and this could be the original sign from when it […]
Full details on the return of the Anne Boleyn statue to Carshalton
*News* Sutton Housing Partnership have just announced when the much-missed Anne Boleyn statue is due to return to her plinth. There will be a grand unveiling on Monday 19 May 2025 at 11am. It will take place at Church Hill in Carshalton village. The statue has been gifted to Sutton Housing Partnership by the family […]
Top 5 reasons why Carshalton is the perfect mix of town and country – on the edge of London
Locals can’t agree whether it’s London or Surrey. In our recent poll of 174 locals, 46% thought it was Surrey, 39% thought London and 15% said both! That confusion perhaps helps explain why Carshalton is considered a perfect mix of town and country – on the edge of London. Here’s our top 5 reasons to […]
Carshalton Pub Crawl Mug celebrates historic anniversary
This illustrated mug highlights all 9 Carshalton pubs still in business, and within easy walking distance of each other. It accompanies the Carshalton Pub Crawl poster and coasters. The mug was created by Lazystuff in 2019, and has now been on sale at the Honeywood museum continuously and exclusively for 6 years. Infact it sold out […]