The Weir and short walk
Use the only club-endorsed pub, then follow Waterside Drive to the correct Sports Hub entrance and visitor turnstile.
National League South · Walton-on-Thames
Walton & Hersham
Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub · Waterside Drive · KT12 2JP
2,097stadium capacity
Car-park end when segregatedvisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Walton & Hersham away day
The Sports Hub sits beside the Thames but well away from both railway stations. The practical choices are an early on-site arrival, a riverside stop at the club-endorsed Weir, or a centre-and-taxi plan with the final leg fixed before kick-off.
Walton-on-Thamesrail baseWalton-on-Thamesfood and pubsElmbridge Xcel Sports Hubmatch destination
Rail and planned transfer
Arrive at Walton-on-Thames or Hersham, use the 564 or a pre-booked taxi, and do not underestimate the club's 50-minute walking estimate.
Early on-site driver
Arrive before the parking peak, follow stewarding into the Sports Hub car park and keep a reserved Walton-on-Thames fallback if availability matters.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:30 - arrive at the station, Walton centre or the parking plan confirmed for the full event window.
11:45-13:20 - use The Weir under its current welcome, or a mapped check-first venue after confirming colours and group admission.
13:25 - take the checked transfer or Waterside Drive route and confirm whether shared or segregated entry applies.
14:05 - enter the correct turnstile; arrange seating or accessibility before matchday rather than at the hard-standing gate.
17:00 onwards - use the saved 564 or taxi plan, or allow the shared sports-complex car park to clear.
Food and pubs
The Weir Hotel is the club-endorsed close choice. The Anglers and Ashley Park are verified active but remain check-first because neither publishes a permanent away-colours policy; Walton town centre is the broader fallback before the long final leg.
Things to do
The Thames towpath, Walton Bridge and riverside suit an early arrival near the ground. Walton town centre and Elmbridge Museum work better with a taxi or plenty of walking time, while Hampton Court requires a deliberately planned half-day rather than a tight pre-match visit.
Hotels near the stadium
These options keep the final matchday journey relatively short. Compare event-night prices, parking and cancellation terms before booking.
Central hotels
A central base is usually better for the station, food and the evening after the match.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 11 October 2026.