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1. History
In the mid-18th century Sutton was just a small village, and it did not start developing into a town until the second half of the 19th century. Historic buildings in the borough include St Alban’s Church, Cheam, built in the 1920s; St Mary’s Church, Beddington, which contains some Norman stonework; St Dunstan’s Church, Cheam, which dates back to 1864; and The Lumley Chap...Read more
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2. Now
Sutton has a pedestrianised High Street and the town has seen a large amount of development in the last 30 years. It is now a very popular shopping centre with many outdoor cafes. The close proximity to London and plenty of green spaces makes Sutton a popular commuter town for those working in the capital. The London borough of Sutton includes Sutton town centre, the histori...Read more
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3. Events
The Carshalton Lavender annual harvest takes place over two days in July, when hundreds of people turn up to pick their own lavender in Carshalton Beeches. The Croydon and Sutton Beer and Cider Festival takes place in Wallington in October and includes cask ales, bottled beers and cider. The Imagine Festival of Art runs from the end of May to mid June and includes a packed pr...Read more
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4. Attractions
Walllington is a National Trust property dating back to 1688. Visitors can enjoy fine collections, the Pre-Raphaelite central hall, lawns, lakes, parkland, woodland, walled garden, conservatory and more. Honeywood Museum, in Carshalton, is based in a building dating back to the 17th century, although there have been many extensions over the years. The museum, which was refurbi...Read more
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5. Things To Do
Sutton Superbowl is an entertainment centre offering bowling, laser quest and games facilities as well as refreshment areas. The Phoenix Centre includes a leisure centre, youth zone, library and community hall all under one roof. The leisure centre includes a fitness room, sports hall and exercise centre. Swimming can be found at Cheam Leisure Centre.
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6. Business
The indoor St Nicholas Shopping Centre has a good selection of high street stores as well as parking for over 700 cars. The Times Square shopping centre covers two floors and contains a wide selection of popular retail units Sutton Market is situated in the High Street and is open from Monday to Friday. A farmers’ market also takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month....Read more
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7. Transport
By car, Sutton is easily accessible from junction 8 of the M25. The A232 runs to the east and west of the town. Sutton train station has direct links to three main London stations: Victoria, Waterloo and London Bridge. A train to Waterloo takes just over half an hour. London Gatwick Airport is about 14 miles from Sutton and London Heathrow is just over 14 miles away.
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8. Entertainment
The Secombe Theatre is the main venue for live entertainment in Sutton. The programme of events includes shows for children, pantomime, dance, theatre, music and more. The Charles Cryer Theatre, in Carshalton, also stages a variety of shows.
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9. Famous Landmarks
The Lumley Chapel, in Cheam, is the oldest standing building in the borough and small sections date back to Saxon and Roman times. The chapel was the chancel of the original Cheam church, and was left behind when the rest of the church was demolished in the 1860s.
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10. Interesting Fact
Cheam featured regularly in the comedy series Hancock’s Half Hour as the home of Tony Hancock. The village’s streets have also been filmed for TV’s Terry and June and The Bill.
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Sutton gets supernatural airing
A programme about the supernatural brought Sutton to the small screen once again. An episode of Tony Robinson’s new series Gods and Monsters was filmed in Bawtree House, a former old people’s home in Worcester Road, and aired on December 10. The series,...
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History lesson in town centre
Visitors to Sutton town centre can now enjoy a quick history lesson thanks to a new plaque. The plaque, in Trinity Square, has been set up to explain stories behind a mosaic of historic images that has been in the town since 1994. The mosaic,...
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