UK DRIVING - Walton On Thames Beautiful Small Town Surrey South East | River Thames |Greater London

Walton-on-Thames is a market town on the south bank of the River Thames in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, England. The town itself consists mostly of affluent suburban streets, with a historic town centre of Celtic origin. It is one of the largest towns in the Elmbridge borough, alongside Weybridge. Walton Is Few Miles Away From Hampton Court Palace And Around 5 Miles From Kingston On Thames , About 15 Miles From Central London. Pleasant riverside walks can be taken at Cowey Sale while the marina offers boat sales and river trips. The Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex boasts a range of sports facilities including swimming pools, health and fitness suite, climbing wall, squash and badminton courts, aerobic studios, children's multi-storey indoor play area and indoor bowls hall. Cecil Hepworth Cecil Hepworth, a pioneer of the British film industry, made silent films in Walton from 1899 until 1924. The site was taken over by Nettlefold Studios in 1926 and was used for the production of television series such as ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ starring Richard Greene, outside filming for which took place at Ashley Park. The arts are still present in Walton. See a film at the Walton Screen Cinema, and enjoy music, art and theatre at Riverhouse Arts Centre in Manor Road, close to the river. Walton is also the venue for the annual Elmbridge Fashion Show.