Carshalton has an attractive centre with several listed buildings and All Saints church overlooking the ponds. There are a good range of facilities with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants and two railway stations. Once famous for its lavender production most fields now been built over but the town still retains many open spaces and three beautiful parks.
Carshalton Park is south of the high street and hosts the Environmental Fair held in August. Grove Park is west of the high street with its enchanting cascade and the informal parkland of Oaks Park lends itself to gentle strolls. This Park also gave its name to the famous race run four miles to the west at Epsom.