This 18th-century water tower is a unique and fascinating piece of industrial heritage, standing 125 feet tall and featuring a striking octagonal design. The surrounding historic garden is a tranquil oasis, boasting a variety of plant species, walking trails, and scenic views.
Great place to visit to learn some of the local history. Water tower dates back to 18th century. During open days visit for free. There was an option to buy homemade cake and tea/coffee for PS4 (cash only). Lovely volunteers and in addition there is quick tour around the estate (you can see the sham bridge, the hermitage).
For London Open House and Wandle Fortnight, this is open for free. Dates remaining are Sundays 17th and 24th September. When I visited there was a free tour of the grounds and Hermitage. Incredible green space, you wouldn't believe you weren't somewhere in the countryside!
If you are in the area when it is actually open, this is a great way to spend 60-90 minutes if you are interested in local history. Phone in advance to ensure that the Hermitage is available. Cost for adults was PS2 for the water tower, PS2 for the hermitage and included genuinely free tour (no pumping for tips afterwards though donations are gratefully received). It is only open for a few hours on Sunday during the summer months though so once again, phone before you come. It is cash only but there are plenty of cash machines in Carshalton nearby.
Carshalton water tower is a very interesting and unique Grade II listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House in Surrey. One of the main purposes was to supply water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its garden by water-powered pump. Also you can see some rooms there such as the Saloon and the Orangery and an early 18th century bathroom with a tile lined plunge bath. Apparently, the first inside bath exsisted at that time. Don't forget to visit Hermitage and Folly Bridge too! Admission to the Tower is PS2. Children -free. Open every Sunday from April to September.
Referred to as the Bagnio when it was built in the early 18th century, The Water Tower is a Grade II listed garden building to house one of the first indoor baths in the country. In addition to the finely tiled plunge pool, it also houses a water pump for Carshalton House, various rooms such as the Saloon and Orangery, while the surrounding garden includes the Hermitage and Folly Bridge. If you found my review interesting please leave a quick thumbs up Thanks!
Excellent visit on London Open House. Went on a well managed, informative tour walking from the tower to the school through the lake to the Hermitage and back where we walked up the stairs to the top of the tower. What I wouldn't do for a bathroom like the one in the tower?! The Friends of Carshalton Water Tower ran a very friendly and informative service with cake and tea available. Excellent time had.
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Great place to visit to learn some of the local history. Water tower dates back to 18th century. During open days visit for free. There was an option to buy homemade cake and tea/coffee for PS4 (cash only). Lovely volunteers and in addition there is quick tour around the estate (you can see the sham bridge, the hermitage).
For London Open House and Wandle Fortnight, this is open for free. Dates remaining are Sundays 17th and 24th September. When I visited there was a free tour of the grounds and Hermitage. Incredible green space, you wouldn't believe you weren't somewhere in the countryside!
If you are in the area when it is actually open, this is a great way to spend 60-90 minutes if you are interested in local history. Phone in advance to ensure that the Hermitage is available. Cost for adults was PS2 for the water tower, PS2 for the hermitage and included genuinely free tour (no pumping for tips afterwards though donations are gratefully received). It is only open for a few hours on Sunday during the summer months though so once again, phone before you come. It is cash only but there are plenty of cash machines in Carshalton nearby.
Carshalton water tower is a very interesting and unique Grade II listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House in Surrey. One of the main purposes was to supply water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its garden by water-powered pump. Also you can see some rooms there such as the Saloon and the Orangery and an early 18th century bathroom with a tile lined plunge bath. Apparently, the first inside bath exsisted at that time. Don't forget to visit Hermitage and Folly Bridge too! Admission to the Tower is PS2. Children -free. Open every Sunday from April to September.
Referred to as the Bagnio when it was built in the early 18th century, The Water Tower is a Grade II listed garden building to house one of the first indoor baths in the country. In addition to the finely tiled plunge pool, it also houses a water pump for Carshalton House, various rooms such as the Saloon and Orangery, while the surrounding garden includes the Hermitage and Folly Bridge. If you found my review interesting please leave a quick thumbs up Thanks!
Excellent visit on London Open House. Went on a well managed, informative tour walking from the tower to the school through the lake to the Hermitage and back where we walked up the stairs to the top of the tower. What I wouldn't do for a bathroom like the one in the tower?! The Friends of Carshalton Water Tower ran a very friendly and informative service with cake and tea available. Excellent time had.
