This Bank Holiday weekend….Why not visit historic Little Holland House, 40 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton

What is Little Holland House? Visit the former house of Frank R Dickinson (1874-1961), artist, designer and craftsman, who built his house between 1902-04 in the English Arts and Crafts style, following the teachings and philosophies of William Morris and John Ruskin.

Inside the Grade II listed interior are his hand-made furniture, paintings, interior decoration, carvings and metalwork, which still inspire visitors today. With very limited resources Dickinson built the house and its furniture himself. Further more information call 020 8770 4781. When: Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August, 1.30-5.30pm

Where: Little Holland House, 40 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3LW Entry: Group visits and guided tours available at £5 per person, outside normal opening hours.

A unique interpretation of the English Arts and Crafts Movement…

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OPEN Open 1.30pm – 5.30pm on the first Sunday of each month plus Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday (except Christmas and New Year) Admission free.  Wheelchair access to ground floor.

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How to get there:

40 Beeches Avenue,
Carshalton,
SM5 3LW

By Rail: Carshalton Beeches (3 min. walk) or
Road: B278 (there is no off-street parking).
Location: Check the Little Holland House Map

For details call (020) 8770 4781

Group tours by arrangement – £5 per person to a maximum of 20.

In 2012 Little Holland House was given a Bronze Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by increasing insulation, renewing water tanks and replacing tungsten lighting.

 

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