Walton on Thames, is a market town on the south bank of the Thames in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey.  The town itself consists mostly of affluent suburban streets and is one of the largest towns in the Elmbridge borough, alongside Weybridge.

Shopping

The Heart of Walton is the name given to the re-development of Walton town centre alongside the relatively short High Street. There are many large branded retailers, Next, Waterstones and River Island along with many restaurants which include; Wagamamas, Pizza Express and Nando’s.

Walton has regular bus services supported by Surrey County Council to nearby towns Weybridge, Shepperton, Hersham, Molesey and Kingston-upon-Thames.  A pleasure boat service runs regularly on a stretch of the river that includes a loop around Desborough Island.

In regards to local taxis, there is taxi rank at the Walton-on-Thames Station.

Walton Bridge

Walton on Thames has an iconic no piers in the River Bridge which cost £32 million and was completed in 2013.  This is also the only parabolic tied-arch bridge without piers across this river.

Sport

The Walton Riverside/The Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre is to the east of the town, near the Thames. The centre includes two swimming pools, an extensive gym, indoor courts and a climbing wall.

The River Thames offers extensive opportunities for water-based sports, including rowing, canoing, kayaking, skiffing, punting and sailing.  Walton Rowing Club, Thames Valley Skiff Club and St George’s College, are on the river towpath between the town centre and the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre.  Weybridge Rowing Club is further upstream in Weybridge. 

Walton Athletics Club was founded in 1942 and is based at the new Waterside Drive Athletic Arena. The club has around 200 members ranging in age from 9 years to over 60 years old. The club provides qualified coaching in all athletics disciplines and participates in a number of different leagues to provide appropriate competition for all age groups in track and field, cross country and road running. 

Walton-on-Thames Cricket Club are based in Ashley Park. 

Walton Casuals are a football club who are currently in the Isthmian League Division One South, a level above their neighbours Walton & Hersham. Nicknamed the Stags, they play at Church Road in a ground share with Whyteleafe while developments take place at the Waterside Drive Sports Hub. They previously played at the Waterside Stadium, just off Waterside Drive and adjacent to the modern Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre. The club play in a tangerine orange and black home kit and a blue and white away kit.

Walton & Hersham are a football club who are currently in the Combined Counties League Premier Division. Nicknamed the Swans, they play at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub. The club play in a red and white home kit and a yellow away kit.

Local Politics

Walton-on-Thames is part of the parliamentary constituency of Esher and Walton, which is a marginal Conservative seat. The current MP is Dominic Raab.

In local elections, recent contests for seats on Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council have been between the local Conservatives and the local Residents Association, the Walton Society.

Information from Wikipedia 2022