Whitehall

Whitehall is a timber-framed house in Cheam featuring rooms that were built and altered across the Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. The building displays layers of construction from different centuries, with architectural changes visible throughout its layout and details.

Built around 1500 as a farmer's house, it later became a place where Queen Elizabeth I held informal meetings while hunting in the area. In the 1600s the building was converted into a school, becoming part of an important educational legacy.

The house tells the story of how Cheam changed over centuries through objects, photographs, and documents on display. Visitors can see how daily life and social changes shaped this local community.

The museum is located near Cheam station and opens only on specific days of the week, so it is worth checking ahead before visiting. Entry is free and the building is fully accessible, allowing visitors to walk through the different periods displayed throughout the rooms.

From 1645 onwards the building housed one of England's oldest private schools, making it a significant place in British educational history. The long use as a school left visible marks on the building's layout and structure that visitors can observe today.

Location: London Borough of Sutton

Address: 1 Malden Road, Cheam SM3 8QD

Phone: +442087705670

Website: https://sutton.gov.uk/info/200554/heritage_and_culture/1371/whitehall

GPS coordinates: 51.35943,-0.21713

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06