Service update - 9 June 2026: changes at the centre
As part of the Connected Communities programme, plans are progressing for Voices of Hope to take on the running of the Centre. Find out more about Voices of Hope and their work in the community.
The Centre will remain open as usual until Friday 24 July. It will then close throughout August while building works are carried out ahead of the transition.
Voices of Hope plan to reopen the Centre in early September.
Client who currently attend via Community Transport will be contacted and offered the option to attend another centre during this period.
Room hire at the centre:
Please note, we are not taking new bookings at the moment.
Once the new arrangements are in place, Voices of Hope will be able to confirm future availability and hire options. They can be contacted directly at info@voh.org.uk.
Hersham Centre for the Community aims to promote an active and full life for residents, offering a range of leisure activities and opportunities to learn new skills.
Opening hours
The Hersham Centre is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm. Our Centre Team provides a range of activities and services, as well as meals from our Community Café, and hair/beauty/foot care services are also available.
Meal services
All our Centres provide a hot meal service. Hersham Centre operates a Community Café which provides a selection of hot meals. Brunch is served from 10am to 11am and lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm. Pop into the Centre and check out our latest menu to see what's on offer.
Membership
To use the centre's facilities, you will need to have a valid membership, which also entitles you to a community discount card. An annual membership costs £21.50 for an Elmbridge resident. We will ask you to complete a membership form to ensure that you can attend our centre independently and safely. Your Centre for the Community membership will automatically continue from 1 April 2026 and there will be no charge from that date. There’s nothing you need to do. Just continue to visit and keep enjoying the activities at your local centre.
Travel and parking
Hersham Centre for the Community is easily accessible by bus. Bike racks and limited car parking is available onsite with additional pay and display parking nearby.
Payments in centres
We accept cash for all payments in our centres, including for refreshments, lunches, activities, special events and membership.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept card payments.
