England, United Kingdom · Europe
Carshalton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Belmont, 9km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Carshalton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 45,525, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carshalton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carshalton to your route.
Carshalton ( kar-SHAWL-tən, -SHOL-) is a town, with a historic village centre, in south London, England, within the London Borough of Sutton. It is situated around 9.5 miles (15.3 km) southwest of Charing Cross and around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) east of Sutton town centre, in the valley of the River Wandle, one of theRead more
sources of which is Carshalton Ponds in the south of the village. Prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965, Carshalton was in the administrative county of Surrey.
Carshalton consists of a number of neighbourhoods. The main focal point, Carshalton 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 a number of 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 Carshalton, 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 Carshalton Park to the south of the village.
Carshalton is part of the Carshalton and Wallington parliamentary constituency formed in 1983. Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) was its MP from 1997 to 2019, and Elliot Colburn (Conservative) was the MP from 2019 to 2024. As of 2024, Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrat) is the current MP. Carshalton is part of the Carshalton Central and Carshalton South & Clockhouse wards for elections to Sutton London Borough Council.
The combined population of the five wards comprising Carshalton was 45,525 at the 2001 census. A majority of the population of Carshalton is in the ABC1 social group. In the 2011 Census the wards had been merged into 3 with a total population of 29,917.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Carshalton.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Carshalton.
Carshalton offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Carshalton with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Carshalton as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Carshalton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3683 latitude, -0.1676 longitude.
Carshalton has a population of approximately 45,525 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Carshalton as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Carshalton. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
9 km · about 15 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
World-renowned museum in a stunning Romanesque terracotta building, housing 80 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years of life on Earth.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
15 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Carshalton.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning