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The Xcel Leisure Complex and Sports Hub

Information about the facilities at the Xcel, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames.

Xcel Easter 2025 opening times:
Good Friday - 8am to 7pm 
Saturday 19 April - normal hours
Easter Sunday 20 April - 8am to 5pm
Easter Monday 21 April - 8am to 7pm

The Xcel Leisure Complex and Sports Hub is managed by Places Leisure in partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council. 

Leisure centre facilities

Facilities at the leisure centre include:

  • 25-metre, 8-lane competition swimming pool
  • 20-metre teaching pool with spectator viewing
  • 12.5-metre-high climbing wall for adults and children from 4 years
  • 8 court sports hall (providing badminton, netball, basketball, volleyball, 5-a-side football and cricket nets)
  • a full-size floodlit synthetic football pitch which can be divided into thirds for five-a-side or nine-a-side games, and four-changing room pavilion
  • 2 multi-purpose studios
  • health and fitness suite with 120 stations
  • permanent 3-storey children's soft play area
  • crèche for children aged 6 months to 5 years
  • café

For information on travel to Xcel, read about the loyalty scheme:

Document
Xcel bus and bike loyalty scheme (PDF, 146.25KB)

Sports Hub facilities

Xcel Sports Hub - Easter 2025 opening hours:
Good Friday 18 April - normal hours
Saturday 19 April - 9am to 7:30pm
Easter Sunday 20 April - 9am to 6:30pm
Easter Monday 21 April - normal hours 

Football and athletics facilities include:

  • 3G floodlit synthetic turf main stadia pitch
  • 3G floodlit synthetic turf second pitch
  • a full-size grass pitch with the potential for up to 4 mini pitches
  • 8 lane floodlit athletics track to UK Athletics standard with field sports area in the centre of the track
  • a shared pavilion with dual aspect covered spectator seating for over 500
  • a dividable function room with bar and separate kitchen/servery
  • 6 changing rooms
  • combined football and athletics club room
  • free car park

A children’s playground and dog walking strip is also available at the Hub.

Prices and booking

For information on prices visit:

  • Xcel activities
  • swimming prices (same as Hurst Pool)
  • football pitch hire at the Xcel
  • athletics track hire
  • venue hire (Sports Hub Pavilion)

Memberships

Find the membership that suits you: Places Leisure

Discounted memberships:

  • free Places membership (former more card): Places Leisure with 20% discount on selected activities and sessions 
  • inclusive membership (Places Leisure) with a 50% discount on selected membership rates for members with disabilities

Contact details

For information on swimming, workout classes, membership and opening hours, please visit Xcel Leisure Complex or call 01932 260300. 

Resident sports clubs at the Sports Hub

The Xcel Sports Hub provides a home for local football and athletics clubs. To join these clubs or to find out about the opportunities they offer, contact them directly:

  • Walton and Hersham FC
  • Walton and Hersham United Juniors FC
  • Walton Athletics Club

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