Carshalton Frost Fair 2026

Festive traditions, fabulous hats and a warm community welcome

Saturday 5th December 2026, 1pm–6pm
Honeywood Walk, Festival Walk, The Ecology Centre from by the Garden Hall, Memorial Gardens and outside Honeywood Museum

Pull on your winter woollies, choose your most fabulous hat and join us for one of Carshalton’s much-loved Christmas gatherings.

Carshalton Frost Fair brings together local makers, musicians, community groups and families for an afternoon of Christmas shopping, seasonal food and festive entertainment. Explore stalls filled with handmade gifts, follow a winter trail, enjoy live performances and discover activities for younger visitors.

As daylight fades, twinkling fairy lights bring a little extra magic to the historic surroundings. Carshalton’s Christmas lights will also be switched on that afternoon, adding to the celebrations around the village.

Come with friends, bring the family or meet your neighbours for something warming. There’s plenty to enjoy together.

Hats on for the Frost Fair!

A splendid top hat? A ribbon-trimmed bonnet? A woolly hat transformed with tinsel? We’d love to see it.

Help make the fair a colourful celebration by wearing a fancy hat—traditional, festive, sparkly, silly or homemade. Victorian-inspired outfits and old-fashioned hats will look especially at home, but all kinds of fancy dress are welcome.

Children and adults can join in, whether you arrive in a full costume or simply add a little flourish to your favourite hat. Dressing up is entirely optional; your usual winter coat and a cheerful smile are welcome too.

Christmas shopping with local character

Browse stalls along Honeywood Walk and Festival Walk, outside Honeywood Museum and in the Memorial Gardens. Traders from Wallington Farmers Market and the Eco-Fair will join local artists, craftspeople, charities and community groups.

Discover handmade jewellery, pottery, glass decorations, original artwork, wooden crafts, candles and gifts with a story behind them. There’ll be seasonal produce and tempting treats too—ideal for filling a Christmas hamper or finding something special for someone you love.

Every purchase is a chance to support independent makers and local businesses.

Come hungry!

Follow the tempting smells and take a break for something delicious. Choose from a hog roast, savoury pastries, sweet treats, crêpes and vegetarian and vegan options.

The EcoLocal bar will serve mulled wine, hot cider, beer, hot chocolate, coffee and tea. Find something warming, catch a performance and enjoy the atmosphere as the lights begin to sparkle.

A little Christmas magic for families

Inside Honeywood Museum

The Friends of Honeywood will be bringing festive fun to the museum, including:

Father Christmas’ Grotto
Free storytelling throughout the afternoon
Children’s craft activities
Free museum entry
The gift shop and café, open for visitors

Please see the Friends of Honeywood website for activity details.

Christmas Magic Shows in the Garden Hall

Head to the Garden Hall for Christmas Magic Shows, organised by the Friends of Honeywood.

Access is through the Ecology Centre grounds, using the entrance just before the Old Rectory off Festival Walk.

Winter Wonderland Trail

The Friends of Sutton Ecology Centre’s Winter Wonderland Trail offers a seasonal adventure for families with young children.

Enter the Ecology Centre grounds via the Old Rectory off Festival Walk, then follow the route up towards the Garden Hall.

Dogs are not permitted on the trail.

Prams, buggies and scooters

Please leave prams, buggies and scooters outside Honeywood Museum and the Garden Hall in the designated Buggy Park areas. Items are left at your own risk.

Buggy parking is also available in the Ecology Centre grounds for the Winter Wonderland Trail and craft activities.

Live entertainment throughout the afternoon

Two performance areas will bring music, words and dance to the fair, with community choirs, traditional dancers, jazz, folk, festive favourites and opportunities to sing along.

Choir and demonstration area — end of Honeywood Walk

1pm — Penny Royal
Traditional clog dancing gets the celebrations off to a lively start.

1.30pm — Earth, Wind and Choir!
This welcoming community choir brings an upbeat mix of contemporary songs and well-loved classics, with a repertoire ranging from Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to ABBA, The Turtles and The Mamas & the Papas.

2pm — Carshalton Choral Society
A longstanding part of Carshalton’s musical community, this friendly choir brings voices together for a festive performance.

2.30pm — Sing Out Sutton Choir
Celebrating the joy, friendship and sense of belonging that singing can bring, Sing Out Sutton shares its enthusiasm for making music together.

3pm — Madder Mill Molly
Carshalton’s mixed morris side brings the energy of molly dancing to the fair. Expect traditional dances, their own creations and brooms rather than bells or hankies.

3.30pm — Performance to be confirmed

4pm — Wandle Ceilidh Band
Join this local folk band for Christmas and traditional tunes. Song sheets, bells and shakers will help everyone join in.

4.30pm — Cryer Folk
Enjoy music from this friendly local folk community, whose open sessions welcome players of different abilities and experience.

Amplified stage

1pm–1.45pm — Carshalton Collective
Ease into the afternoon with cool jazz from members of Carshalton Jazz.

1.55pm–2.20pm — Sutton Writers
A selection of readings from this local writing group.

2.25pm–2.45pm — Performance to be confirmed

2.55pm–3.25pm — Firehorse
Local singer-songwriter David Fisher’s band returns with a mix of classic festive songs and original tunes.

3.35pm–4.05pm — The Mariner’s Mates
Shanties and sea songs, old and new, with a few unexpected discoveries and the group’s own distinctive twists. Members of Sutton Mariner’s Sailing Club, they perform in memory of their friend Richard, who first brought them together through music.

4.15pm–5.05pm — Macaroons
Jazz, blues and Latin sounds with a continental flavour bring the amplified stage programme to a spirited finish.

Explore the stalls

Honeywood Walk

Heart and Soul: Craft peanut butters.
Cocoa Jones: Artisan chocolate.
Connies Cakes: Carrot cakes, Christmas cakes and biscuits, including gluten-free and dairy-free options.
EcoLocal Raffle: A chance to win a hamper of local produce and crafts.
Just Be Natural: Handmade aromatherapy skincare and more.
Monster Cookies: Giant cookies for a well-earned treat.
Wishing Star Glass: Fused glass artwork and decorations.
Carshalton Lavender: Essential oil, lavender bags, floral water and other lavender products.
The Girl with a Pearl: Handmade jewellery using beads, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones and shells.
Nela and Green: Hand-poured, vegan and sustainable fragranced candles.
Rhearth Pottery: Locally made ceramics, kitchenware and gifts.
Miss Nang Treats: Locally made artisan flavoured nuts, crackers and dips.

The information and lost children point will also be in Honeywood Walk.

Festival Walk

Soapy Bars: Handmade natural soaps and bath products.
Knots and Crystals: Macramé gifts, crystals and crystal jewellery.
Creative Carole: Decorative crochet, photography and gifts.
S&S Patisserie: Pasties, sausage rolls, fruit tarts, éclairs and British puddings.
Nut Knowle: Speciality goats’ cheese.
Giggly Pig: A local small-farm producer serving a hog roast, sausages, burgers and more.
Posh Dogs: Handmade cotton dog and cat neckerchiefs, plus treats.
Surrey Wildlife Trust: Find out about its work and how to support local wildlife.
Bloomin’ Becks Jewellery: Handmade jewellery featuring dried and preserved flowers.

Memorial Gardens

Love & Crepes: Sweet and savoury crêpes, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Canterbury Cheese: A selection of cheeses and butter.
EcoLocal: Christmas wreaths and table decorations made with fresh foliage.
Sutton Fair Trade: Promoting Fairtrade and climate justice.
The Happy Artisan: Embroidered felt Christmas decorations, stocking fillers and tree ornaments.
Antares Concepts: Handmade wooden items, stuffed animals and Christmas gifts.
EcoLocal Bar: Mulled wine, hot cider, beer, hot chocolate, coffee and tea.
Beautiful Vintage by L: Gifts made from upcycled crockery.
Super Hot Chilli: Chilli sauces, jams, chutneys and more.
Jam Packed Preserves: Local preserves, honey, gift packs and crackers.
Knitty Nora: Hand-knitted toys, hats, scarves and garments.
Jewellery by Sahara: Crystals, accessories, homeware and decorations.
Inky Brew: Original lino prints, Christmas cards and handmade printed decorations.
Heather Snyers Art: Small framed pictures, painted tote bags, coasters and cards.

A fair made by the community

Carshalton Frost Fair is run by EcoLocal and Friends of Honeywood Museum, with volunteers, stallholders, performers and community organisations all helping to make it happen.

EcoLocal welcomes donations towards the cost of running the fair and its local eco-wellbeing projects, which support people’s physical and mental health. If you’re able to give on the day, your contribution will help this community work continue.

Would you like to lend a hand? To volunteer at the fair, email fair@ecolocal.org.uk.

Useful information on the day

First aid, lost children and lost property: Please go to the information and lost children point in Honeywood Walk.

Buggy parks: Outside Honeywood Museum, in the Ecology Centre grounds for the trail and craft activities, and beside the Garden Hall for the Magic Shows.

Event details: Saturday 5th December 2026, 1pm–6pm, across Honeywood Walk, Festival Walk, the Memorial Gardens and outside Honeywood Museum.

Bring your favourite people, leave room for a festive treat—and give that fabulous hat an outing.