About

The Centre

Welcome to the vibrant centre of the Walton-on-Thames community! The Heart Shopping Centre spans almost 1.1 million square feet, bursting with 59 stores and restaurants, 279 apartments, a gym and a 799-space public car park.

The regeneration of Walton-on-Thames town centre, originally built in the 1960s, began when developers of The Heart, O&H Properties, acquired the site in 2004 and transformed the area with £150 million of investment. The Heart opened in 2006 and has become the focal point of Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding area.

The commercial and residential areas of The Heart come together to create an effervescent and attractive development that has dramatically enhanced the Walton-on-Thames community. The location of The Heart, right next to Walton-on-Thames High Street, provides a central focus right at the beating heart of the historic town centre.

The Heart’s award-winning redevelopment is lauded as a model for town centre redevelopment, with several city councils and local authorities aspiring to achieve what O&H has achieved through investment and urban regeneration.

*Images courtesy of GKL Group

Community

Sitting within the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, Walton-on-Thames has a population of 23,000 and is said to have been occupied since the pre-Saxon and Roman eras.

Today, Walton boasts a thriving community spirit making it a lively and welcoming town to live and visit. Walton-on-Thames is buzzing with community groups and local activities, including a local sports club offering athletics, rugby and football. Walton Community Centre, the Parish Church and The Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre come together to create an idyllic community feel. Located on the River Thames, Walton also offers extensive opportunities for water-based sports including rowing, canoeing, kayaking, skiffing, punting and sailing. 

From bowls to table tennis, yoga to Zumba, Sea Cadet and Air Training Corps to Sunday School - there is something for everyone.