Step inside The Secret Garden in the heart of Carshalton

An oasis of calm is hidden behind Carshalton Ponds. It’s a mini wildlife haven where you can spot wildflowers, hidden meadows, foxes and slow worms. Join us on our brief pictorial journey around the grounds.

fox and allotments
A fox leaving the allotments © Secret Carshalton
Bird house
Parts of the garden have been left to go wild © Secret Carshalton

You can visit Sutton Ecology Centre in Carshalton anytime. The entrance is at the corner of Carshalton Ponds to the right of Honeywood Museum.


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The area is 1.3 hectares and it opened to the public as a nature reserve in 1989. It has a long and varied history, and as far back as 1590 it was known as Cook’s Orchard. 

meadow
A more formal design most likely dates back to when it was private gardens © Secret Carshalton
sensory garden
Various local groups maintain the area © Secret Carshalton
shed
Every corner has something of interest © Secret Carshalton
wandle course
A once formal water course of the Wandle © Secret Carshalton
trees
Mature trees are in the grounds © Secret Carshalton

Have you been? We’d love to know what you think of it here. Let us know how you got on in the comments below.


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Katy Rainger
Katy Rainger
1 year ago

I love this garden, so peaceful.

Diana Hurter
Diana Hurter
3 years ago

Sutton Ecology Centre is managed by Sutton’s Biodiversity Team in partnership with Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers sncv.org.ok and on Facebook. Eco local runs The Old Lodge building and is restoring the walled garden behind that.

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