Villages, ponds and historic houses
Carshalton is the borough's prettiest corner, with spring-fed ponds at its centre, the Grove park and several historic houses. Honeywood Museum, beside the ponds, tells the local history, and Little Holland House is the Arts and Crafts home of the artist and designer Frank Dickinson. In Cheam, Whitehall is a timber-framed house dating from around 1500.
On the borough's western edge, Nonsuch Park covers part of the site of Henry VIII's lost Nonsuch Palace. Sutton town centre is the main shopping area, and BedZED at Hackbridge is a well-known early example of an eco-friendly housing development. The Royal Marsden Hospital's Sutton site is a major regional cancer centre.
Places worth knowing
- Carshalton Ponds and Honeywood Museum – village centre and local history.
- Whitehall, Cheam – Tudor timber-framed house.
- Nonsuch Park – parkland on the site of Henry VIII's palace.
- Oaks Park – formal gardens and café near Carshalton Beeches.
Getting in and out
There is no Underground in Sutton. Southern and Thameslink trains run from Sutton, Carshalton, Cheam and Wallington into London Victoria, London Bridge and the City, and Tramlink runs close by at Mitcham. The A217 and A232 are the main roads, with the M25 a short drive south.
Airport transfers from Sutton
Gatwick is usually the most convenient airport, via the A217 and M25 or the A23. Heathrow is reached via the A240 and A3 or the M25. London City is a longer cross-London journey. For hospital patients and visitors, we can plan door-to-door journeys with extra time and assistance.
See our Gatwick Airport transfers and Heathrow Airport transfers pages.
Pickup tips for this borough
For collections from the Royal Marsden, tell us the entrance and whether the passenger needs extra time or help. In Carshalton, some roads near the ponds are narrow, so a precise address is useful.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is closest to Sutton?
Gatwick is usually the closest, with Heathrow as an alternative via the M25.
Can you provide transfers to and from the Royal Marsden?
Yes. We provide pre-booked journeys for patients and visitors, with extra time where needed.
Is Carshalton worth visiting?
Yes. The ponds, historic houses and gardens make a pleasant half-day.