There’s no better time than early in the New Year to make a resolution that truly matters: looking after your health and wellbeing. Whether you want to get active, boost your mental health or get support, Elmbridge offers a wide range of free and affordable opportunities to help you feel your best.

Get moving outdoors

• Free wellbeing walks and cycle rides
  Our friendly walks and rides are completely free and no booking is required. New members in January receive a free Costa Coffee voucher!
  You can also explore inclusive options like our weekly inclusive walk and wheel (1km route from Xcel) and partner-led walks, including Princess Alice bereavement walks and Mary Frances Trust mental health walks.
   
• Elmbridge Parks Tennis
  Enjoy tennis for just £5.75 per hour or an annual pass for £40, covering up to five family members with no extra cost for court bookings. Apply for membership pass. Free passes available for those on benefits: email the Parks Tennis team to apply.

Stay active indoors at Xcel leisure complex

Address: Waterside Drive, Walton KT12 2JG

• Exercise referral programme
  Tailored support for recovery, rehabilitation and overall wellbeing. Visit wellbeing programme, email the exercise referral team or call  01932 260300 to learn more.
   
• Specialist classes:
  • Parkinson’s Move and Shout: improve motor skills and quality of life.
  • Move Through Menopause: stay active, manage symptoms, and connect with others. Email the course coordinator.
  • Big Sister Project: Empower girls aged 9–15 to feel “sport ready” with free or discounted memberships.
     
• Accessible fitness
  The Xcel gym includes equipment designed for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
   
• Free yoga for mental wellbeing – run by Sport in Mind. Fun, casual drop-in Yoga session for people experiencing mental health problems. All equipment is provided with all abilities welcome! Sign up for the course.

For further information about the above courses and contact details, visit Places Leisure wellness or call 01932 260300.

Also at Xcel leisure complex:

Other Opportunities

• Free ladies’ swimming at Hurst Pool
  Every Wednesday, 5–7pm until end of February 2026. Book now or email Hurst Pool.  
   
• Free 12-Week physical activity programme in Cobham
  For ages 50+ managing long-term health conditions. Held at Cobham United Church, 38 Stoke Road, KT11 3BD. Starting 13 January to 2 April 2026. 2 weekly 1-hour session Tuesday and Thursday 2pm to 3pm. Course covering yoga, boxing cardio, HIIT, weights (dumdbells), flexibility and balance. Email Better Health Mind and Body or call 07354 937648 to register.

Support for mental and emotional wellbeing

• Women’s sanctuary, choir and Charis café run by Voices of Hope. Safe, supportive spaces for women affected by violence or abuse. Every Wednesday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. St. John's Church, Walton-on-Thames KT12 3JQ and Elmbridge Family Centre, West Molesey, KT8 2LX. Find out how to join.
   
• The patient cancer support group | Shepperton Medical Practice,  Shepperton Court Drive, Shepperton TW17 8EJ| second Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm.
   
• Bereavement Café | Princess Alice Hospice, West End Lane, Esher, KT10 8NA | Visit Princess Alice Hospice, email  or call  01372 468811 for more info.
   
• Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) - nutrition for cancer support. More info.
   
• WorkWell. Free one-to-one coaching service that helps Surrey residents with health issues and/or disabilities start, stay or return to work. More info.

Take the first step today. Your wellbeing matters.