Things to Do in Hersham

By Darren Bayley · Last reviewed 22 August 2026

Hersham sits immediately south of Walton-on-Thames, close enough that the two share a post town, but it has kept its own identity around Hersham Green: a proper village green faced by shops, a pub and a pond, and the natural place to start any visit. From the green, Hersham's things to do are mostly about green space and community sport rather than riverside sightseeing.

Coronation Recreation Ground and Hersham Recreation Ground give the village its everyday parks, with play areas, sport pitches and a seasonal splash pad. Molesey Road is Hersham's sporting corridor, home to Esher Rugby Club, and Walton and Hersham FC's ground lies just over the boundary in Walton at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub. Golf has deep roots here too, with Hersham Golf Club and Burhill's championship courses both within the village bounds. For something more active with children, Safari Adventure Golf's safari-themed course adds a distinctly family option.

This guide covers Hersham's own attractions in full, then signposts the short walk or drive into Walton-on-Thames for the riverside walks, boat trips and arts venues covered on the main things to do in Walton-on-Thames hub.

Hersham Village Green

The heart of the village and the best place to get a feel for Hersham before heading further afield.

Hersham Village Green is a proper village green rather than a formal attraction, and that is exactly its appeal: somewhere to sit, meet, or let children run around without needing a plan. The green is faced by the village's shops, a pub and a pond, and it hosts regular community events through the year, from seasonal markets to one-off gatherings, so what's actually happening on the green can change from one visit to the next.

It works well as a starting or finishing point rather than a destination in its own right: pair it with a coffee from the parade, a stop at the pub, or a short walk before heading on to one of the recreation grounds, Molesey Road for sport, or the short hop into Walton for the riverside. If you are trying to get a sense of Hersham as a place, rather than ticking off a specific attraction, the green is where to start.

In Hersham

Hersham Village Green

The relaxed heart of Hersham village, good for a gentle stop or a community event

Best combined with a village walk or a nearby meal

  • Free entry

Checked 22 August 2026

Sport in Hersham

Molesey Road and the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub give Hersham a proper matchday atmosphere, with golf close behind. Esher Rugby plays its home fixtures on Molesey Road despite the club's name, and Walton and Hersham FC's ground is close enough over the Walton boundary that most Hersham residents treat it as their own. Hersham Golf Club and Burhill add two more established local clubs.

In Hersham

Watch Esher Rugby in Hersham

Home rugby fixtures on Molesey Road, despite the club's Esher name

Check the current fixture list, kick-off details and ticket arrangements

  • Check before travelling
  • Seasonal

Checked 22 August 2026

In Walton-on-Thames

Watch Walton and Hersham FC

A friendly, sociable home fixture for Walton and Hersham FC

Enter from Waterside Drive; the stadium car park fills quickly, so arrive early or use the main Xcel car park

  • Check before travelling
  • Seasonal

Checked 22 August 2026

Families in Hersham

A run of low-key, easy-to-reach options for a half-day out with children, none of which need a car park battle or a booked ticket to get started. Safari Adventure Golf is the one worth planning around; the two recreation grounds are better as a spontaneous stop.

In Hersham

Safari Adventure Golf, Hersham

An 18-hole safari-themed adventure golf course, good for families or groups

Check current opening times, prices, availability and weather conditions

  • Check before travelling

Checked 22 August 2026

In Hersham

Hersham Recreation Ground

A Hersham park with play, games space and a seasonal splash pad

The splash pad is seasonal — check its current status before promising it to children

  • Free entry
  • Check before travelling
  • Seasonal

Checked 22 August 2026

In Hersham

Coronation Recreation Ground

A large Hersham park with play, sport, a café and an environmental community hub

Free car park off Molesey Road opposite Molesey Close; principal routes are practical for wheelchairs and buggies

  • Free entry

Checked 22 August 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Hersham with children?

Safari Adventure Golf brings an 18-hole safari-themed adventure golf course to Hersham Golf Club, good for a quick family activity or a small group. Hersham Recreation Ground has a play area and a seasonal splash pad, and Coronation Recreation Ground adds another play area alongside its café and sports pitches. All three work well for a half-day out without booking anything in advance, other than checking the splash pad is running.

Does Hersham have a park with a splash pad?

Yes. Hersham Recreation Ground has a seasonal splash pad alongside its play area and multi-use games space. The splash pad only runs in season, so check its current status before promising it to children, particularly outside the summer months.

Where can I watch sport in Hersham?

Esher Rugby Club plays its home fixtures on Molesey Road in Hersham, despite the club's name. Walton and Hersham FC's ground lies just over the boundary in Walton, at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub off Waterside Drive, close enough that most Hersham residents treat it as a home fixture. For golf, Hersham Golf Club and Burhill Golf Club both have courses within the village bounds.

Is Hersham Village Green worth visiting?

Yes, particularly if you want a sense of the village rather than a specific attraction. The green hosts regular community events through the year and is faced by Hersham's shops, pub and pond, making it a natural place to start or finish a visit alongside a walk or a meal nearby.

How far is it from Hersham to the Walton riverside?

Hersham is contiguous with Walton-on-Thames and shares its post town, so the Thames at Cowey Sale and Walton Bridge is a short walk or drive from the village green. See the "A short distance away in Walton-on-Thames" section below for the closest riverside and town-centre attractions.

A short distance away in Walton-on-Thames

Hersham Green is a short walk or drive from the Thames riverside and Walton town centre. These are the closest Walton attractions, covered in full on the main Things to Do in Walton-on-Thames hub.

This guide is compiled and checked by a Walton resident against operators' own official websites, not copied from other guides. Last reviewed 22 August 2026.