PLEASE NOTE: The "ENTRANCE" to this place is on (West Street) it is the ONLY place you can get into here by foot! there is No Parking unless you go park on a meter in the High Street. Be Very Cautious when dropping off here as the Road is VERY Busy and Very Narrow, Hazard Lights required...Hope this has been helpful people 👍
Martin Russell
We used the Water Tower for our wedding reception and it was truly a magical venue! The space is absolutely perfect for a small party or event accommodating up to 60 guests! Julia Gertz the secretary for The Friends of Carshalton Water Tower, a charity organisation who care for and run the Water Tower was incredible helping us with the set-up and clear up and was so lovely we ask for her to join us For our wedding breakfast. The Water Tower is a unique part of history and is truly a sight to be seen and supported to ensure that future generations are able to learn the history and experience the Tower in a similar way to its intended use as a Folly for nearby Carshalton House!
Mike Hall322 days ago
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 £2 for the water tower, £2 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.
Tracey Amanda Fuller322 days ago
Children would love this open space. Beautiful park for all ages.
Sam Saltwell353 days ago
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.
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Robert Walker353 days ago
Fascinating slice of history, you can explore the suite of entertaining rooms, including the orangery, saloon, pump room and plunge bath. The garden space surrounding the building features an impressive hermitage grotto and "sham bridge", either end of what was originally a boating pond at the Western springhead of the River Wandle.
The Water Tower is a unique Grade II listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House in South London, built when the area was in the Surrey countryside, full of large houses owned by wealthy families.
"As the name suggests, this contained a water-powered pump, which supplied water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its garden. However, the building was and is much more than this as it contains a suite of rooms such as the Saloon, the Orangery and a splendid early 18th century bathroom with a tile lined plunge bath.
Aside from the Water Tower, there is the surrounding garden including the Hermitage and Folly Bridge. All this is managed voluntarily by the Friends of Water Tower & The Historic Garden Trust."
Irina Springate1 year ago
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 £2. Children -free.
Open every Sunday from April to September.
Lea Mazzocchi2 years ago
A great tour. Please support this Important historical building
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!
The Water Tower is a unique Grade II listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House in South London, built when the area was in the Surrey countryside, full of large houses owned by wealthy families.
"As the name suggests, this contained a water-powered pump, which supplied water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its garden. However, the building was and is much more than this as it contains a suite of rooms such as the Saloon, the Orangery and a splendid early 18th century bathroom with a tile lined plunge bath.
Aside from the Water Tower, there is the surrounding garden including the Hermitage and Folly Bridge.
All this is managed voluntarily by the Friends of Water Tower & The Historic Garden Trust."
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 £2. Children -free.
Open every Sunday from April to September.