Visiting 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.
Usually the Tower opens on Sunday Afternoons after Easter until the end of September. This is subject to volunteers being available.
Usually the Tower opens on Sunday Afternoons after Easter until the end of September. This is subject to volunteers being available.
Our 2024 regular Sunday openings have now concluded for the year
We will communicate our full 2025 season once it has been finalised but Sunday openings will resume on 27th April 2025
We will communicate our full 2025 season once it has been finalised but Sunday openings will resume on 27th April 2025
Please note; maintenance / restoration works may sometimes limit public access.
Information on any work which might be in progress will be posted on our homepage and Facebook.
Information on any work which might be in progress will be posted on our homepage and Facebook.
Tower Accessibility
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, which is a stepped entrance.
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.
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If you have any other questions regarding accessibility or access please phone in advance so we can try and accommodate your needs.
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, which is a stepped entrance.
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.
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If you have any other questions regarding accessibility or access please phone in advance so we can try and accommodate your needs.
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Travel Options
By Foot
The entrance to the Water Tower is via a gate along West Street which is opposite Festival Walk as indicated on the map.
By Bus
127, 157 to Carshalton Ponds 407 to Pound Street
X26 Carshalton High Street 154 to Windsor Castle
S3 to Carshalton Station (No Sunday Service) 151 to Wrythe Green
By Train
The closest rail station is Carshalton and is only 5 minutes away.
Trains regularly run from various mainline stations including Victoria, Clapham Junction, Blackfriars, Sutton, Wimbledon, Epsom and Dorking.
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, both are about a 5minute walk from the Tower past the picturesque Carshalton Ponds.
For Sat Nav users enter SM5 3AP for the High Street Car Park or SM5 3BN for The Square Car Park.
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