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Carshalton Water Tower
📍 SM5 3NY
Photo: Dr Neil Clifton (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Early 18th century bathroom with tiled plunge bath
- See the restored remains of a water wheel
- Explore the Hermitage garden folly built into the hillside
- Visit the rustic brick and flint Folly Bridge
- Boutique shop inside the Orangery
Carshalton Water Tower is a Grade II listed early 18th century garden building in the grounds of the former Carshalton House estate, once home to a water-powered pump supplying the house and its fountains. Inside you'll find a suite of rooms including the Saloon, the Orangery with its small boutique, and an exquisite tiled plunge bath, while the pump chamber holds the restored remains of a water wheel. The surrounding historic landscape garden includes the Hermitage folly and the rustic Folly Bridge. It suits those with an interest in historic buildings and gardens, opens regularly on Sundays until the end of September, and is cash only. Carshalton station is just 0.2 miles away, and there are 37 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Regular Sunday openings continue until the end of September
- Booking
- Cash only attraction
- Best for
- Visitors interested in historic buildings and gardens
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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