Carshalton
Things to do in Carshalton, Greater London
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Carshalton's real draw is the sheer range of places to eat. With nearly fifty restaurants represented in the area, the food scene is the heartbeat of the town. The standouts include Taste Of Palestine Ltd, which has maintained a remarkable 4.9 rating across nearly 900 reviews, and Nana Bs, sitting at 4.8 from 690 reviews. If you want Italian, The Ginger Italian scores 4.6 from 956 reviews, while La Banca offers another Italian option at 4.6 from 434 reviews. The Café At Westcroft and Costa Coffee provide more casual stops for tea or coffee.
Beyond the restaurants, there's enough to occupy an afternoon. Yellow Spider Climbing, rated 4.7 from 372 reviews, offers an energetic indoor climbing experience. The David Weir Leisure Centre (4.2 from 408 reviews) is a solid spot for swimming, courts, and general fitness facilities. Together, they give visitors a mix of active recreation options.
If you're staying over, the Greyhound Hotel has established itself as a reliable base, with a 4.3 rating built on over 1,500 reviews. It's the kind of place that clearly works for the people passing through—solid rather than spectacular, but it does its job. The combination of good food, accessible leisure facilities, and straightforward accommodation makes Carshalton an unpretentious place to spend a night or a day.
Where to stay in Carshalton(1)
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Greyhound Hotel
2 High Street, Carshalton
The Dukes Head Hotel
The Green, 6 Manor Road, Wallington
Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point
8 Sutton Plaza, London
ibis London Sutton Point
8 Sutton Plaza, London
Premier Inn London Sutton
St. Nicholas Way, London
Holiday Inn London - Sutton
Gibson Road, London
Flexistay Sutton Aparthotel
23 Camborne Road, London
Katolondonhaus
18 Morton Road, London
Things to Do in Carshalton(2)
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Where to Eat in Carshalton(47)
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Attractions Near Carshalton
All attractions in Carshalton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Carshalton.
1 mi
Omniplex Cinema Sutton
Sutton · ⭐ 4.4
1 mi
Sutton Tennis Academy
Sutton · ⭐ 4.1
1 mi
Sutton Sports Village
Sutton · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
Tenpin Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 3.8
2 mi
Vue Croydon Purley Way
Croydon · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Whitehall Historic House
Cheam · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Waddon Leisure Centre
Croydon · ⭐ 3.9
2 mi
CroyWall Climbing Centre
Croydon · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Carshalton
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Mellow Farm Adventure Limited
⭐ 4.7
Knockholt Retreat
Horsley Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Surrey Hills Yurts
⭐ 4.8
Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £15/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Carshalton
All cottages in Carshalton →The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £423
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
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