Exhibitions at Honeywood Museum

Park Life Exhibition

23 April - 4 June

A contemporary exhibition showcasing the work of the artists currently at the Oaks Park Studio, on the theme of the beauty, nature and history of Oaks Park and its buildings. Including work by Neal Vaughan, Doug Shaw, Jo Sharpe, Kate Marsden, Simon Burder and more.

The artists cover many disciplines of creativity from glass, ceramics, mixed media, oil, print, and sculpture to storytelling and performance. Work will be available to purchase.

The holistic exhibition will be built from many facets, glimpses of times past, to bring local history and stories to life for the borough.

Some of the exciting work being made is highlighted here. Ingrid Barber will be looking at the characters and ghosts from the rich history of the Oaks house and she has used mixed media to depict an imaginary tea party where the Earl and his wife entertain the recent Derby winners in the drawing-room at Oaks Park.

Guest artist Neal Vaughan has developed his workshop idea into a beautifully animated horse sequence to be displayed on a loop in the gallery at Honeywood. There will be

• Photos of 3D creatures,
• A Spellbound sketchbook by Doug Shaw
• Woodcuts and prints by Kate Marsden and other members of the newly created print workshop.
• Jo Sharpe is focusing on the wild flora around the park
• Simon Burder is exploring work about Woodmansterne Road and the fields around the Oaks Track.

Free. Drop-in exhibition.

Story Of The Oaks

23 April - 4 June

The Oaks, which stood in what is now The Oaks Park was one of the great sporting houses of Georgian England. It was here that the Earl of Derby and his friends devised the Oaks and Derby horse races which are run at Epsom each year.

The slide show explores the history of the house and the people connected with it.

Watch the slideshow on the Friends of Honeywood Museum's website here

Join us as we commemorate the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee with activities including:

Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration

19 May - 23 July

• Enjoy a very special exhibition by award-winning community group Sutton South Hello
• Hunt for the royal corgis!
• Admire Jubilee Shield's and Yarn Bombing - fun, creative, knitted street art created by Sutton South Hello.
• View a dress fit for a queen on a throne made by a local craftsman.
• A royal barge, a celebration carriage, a portrait of the Queen and much, much more.
• Art installations throughout Honeywood Museum celebrate the Queen’s reign.

Family Activities at Honeywood Museum

The Reading Corner at Honeywood

21 April - 19 May

10am - 4.30pm

A changing selection of books themed to the exhibitions and activities happening at Honeywood each month for families to enjoy together.

Drop in. FREE

Join a groupat Honeywood Museum

Honeywood Draughts & Chess Group

21 April,

5 and 19 May

9 and 23 June

7 and 21 July

All dates 10.15am - 12.15pm

Join our new group for a fun couple of hours alternate Friday mornings.

All abilities and beginners are welcome.

FREE entry.

Book in advance here

Honeywood Embroidery Group

22 April

6 and 20 May

10 and 24 June

8 and 22 July

All dates 10.15am - 12.15pm

Excited by embroidery? Come along for a morning of stitching with fellow enthusiasts. A chance to compare notes on your current project. Please bring your materials with you.

FREE entry.

Drop in event.

What will my visit be like?

If you realise you are unable to attend an event after booking, please cancel your ticket to allow others to take your place. To do so find the original booking confirmation email and click the 'View and manage your order online' link.

In the interest of maintaining public health, visitors are expected and encouraged to wear face coverings indoors and use the hand sanitiser provided. Thank you.

What facilities are there at Honeywood Museum

Toilets will be available to visitors. Disabled access is available on the ground floor only. An independently run takeaway tea room service is available, with limited tables by the ponds. We cannot guarantee a table will be available.

For general enquiries please email: honeywoodmuseum@sutton.gov.uk

About Honeywood Museum

Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building next to the picturesque Carshalton Ponds in the heart of Carshalton's historic Conservation Area. The house dates to the 17th century with Victorian and Edwardian extensions, including a very fine billiards room. Permanent exhibitions tell the fascinating history of the house and the people who lived there and illustrate the history of the Borough of Sutton and the development of Carshalton.

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