Public Opening Times for the Water Tower

Visit Carshalton Water Tower to see for yourself this impressive building with the 18th century sunken bath, the remains of the restored water wheel and the view from the roof looking out over the grounds of Carshalton House and the surrounding area.

During 2012 the Water Tower will be open on Sunday Afternoons from 15th April from 2.30pm to 5pm

Admission: Adults £1, Children 25p

In addition to the Tower, The Hermitage is open on the first Sunday of each month from April to September.
Admission to the Hermitage is Adults £1, Children go free

Please note; maintenance / restoration works on the Hermitage this year may limit public access.
Please see news for futher information.

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Where we are & how to get there

The Water Tower is located in Carshalton, Surrey, UK, within the Grounds of Carshalton House which is part of St Philomena's School.

Your Travel Options are:-

By Foot
The entrance to the Water Tower is via a gate along West Street and opposite Festival Walk as indicated on the map.

By Train
The closest station is Carshalton and is only 5 minutes away. Trains regularly run from various mainline stations including Victoria, Clapham Junction, Sutton, Wimbledon, Epsom and Dorking.

By Bus
127, 157 to Carshalton Ponds
407 to Pound Street
X26 Carshalton High Street
154 to Windsor Castle

By London Underground
The closest tube station is Morden on the Northern Line, then by 157 Bus from outside the station.

By Tram
The closest tram stop is Mitcham Junction, then by 127 Bus from outside the station/tram stop.

By Car
The Water Tower is located off of Pound Street, part of the A232 between Sutton and Croydon. There are no parking facilities at the tower, but there are public Car Parks in Carshalton Village as indicated on the map

Wheelchair Access

If you require wheelchair access please contact the Friend's secretary, Mrs Julia Gertz, at least one day before your proposed visit as it will be necessary to access the site by an alternative route than West Street.

Once in the grounds there is a ramp into the Water Tower via the Saloon. There is a toilet in the Water Tower that is suitable for wheelchair users.

If the Public Opening times are not convenient, why not arrange a private tour.
Please see the tours section for more information

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