Carshalton & Wallington Art Group shows members' work at Oaks Park Café from 6 to 12 November. Free entry; the opening evening is Friday 6 Nov, 6pm to 8pm.

Carshalton & Wallington Art Group is hanging its annual exhibition at Oaks Park Café in Carshalton, from Friday 6 to Thursday 12 November. It is a show of work by the group’s own members, and entry is free.

The group asks visitors to reserve a free ticket through Eventbrite. The listing describes it simply: “Discover artwork by Carshalton & Wallington Art Group members at Oaks Park Café in Carshalton” from 6 to 12 November.

Framed paintings, including autumn trees, animals and landscapes, hung on grey display boards at a Carshalton & Wallington Art Group exhibition
Members' paintings hung on display boards at a Carshalton & Wallington Art Group exhibition. Photo: supplied by Carshalton & Wallington Art Group

Dates and opening times

The exhibition opens with an evening event and then runs every day for six more days.

Day Opening hours
Friday 6 November 6pm to 8pm (opening evening)
Saturday 7 November 9am to 5pm
Sunday 8 November 9am to 5pm
Monday 9 November 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 10 November 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 11 November 9am to 5pm
Thursday 12 November 9am to 4pm

The last day closes an hour earlier than the others, at 4pm.

Banner reading Carshalton & Wallington Art Group Annual Exhibition, Oaks Park, 6-12 November 2026, Oaks Park, Croydon Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM7 3BA, over a watercolour background
The group's banner for this year's exhibition at Oaks Park. Photo: supplied by Carshalton & Wallington Art Group

Where it is

The address the group gives is Oaks Park Café, Croydon Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM7 3BA. Oaks Park sits on the borough’s southern edge, above Carshalton, and its café is the venue for the whole week. There is more on the park and the rest of the borough’s free days out in our things to do in Sutton round-up.

About the group

The group meets every Thursday from 7.30pm at Holmwood Hall, Holmwood Gardens, Wallington SM6 0EU. Its website says the sessions are open to “all skill levels”, with tea and biscuits “provided at small cost”, and that a first visit is free.

Members of the art group working at tables in a large hall with a yellow arched ceiling and tall windows
Members at work during one of the group's Thursday sessions. Photo: supplied by Carshalton & Wallington Art Group

According to the group’s own site, membership includes:

  • up to six live demonstrations a year by professional artists
  • outdoor painting sessions at local spots in south London
  • the chance to show work at exhibitions across the borough

Its 2026 to 2027 programme lists demonstrations and practical evenings on Thursdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The group says a few details are still being confirmed, so check the page before going.

An audience seated in a hall watching an artist at a table, with a portrait drawing projected onto a screen beside them
An audience watches a live demonstration, with the artist's work projected on a screen. Photo: supplied by Carshalton & Wallington Art Group

What it means for you

  • It costs nothing. Entry is free, but the group asks you to reserve a ticket on Eventbrite.
  • Weekday daytimes work. Unlike many shows, this one is open 9am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so it fits a walk in the park.
  • Go on Friday 6 November for the opening. The evening runs from 6pm to 8pm.
  • Fancy joining? The group’s website has details of the Thursday sessions, and you can write to the group at carwalart@gmail.com.

For the rest of the month’s events, see what’s on in Sutton.