London Van Rental
Walton On Thames
Car Hire – Van Rental – Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey
The Car Hire Company provides affordable van rental services in
Walton-on-Thames and surrounding areas of Greater London. All of
The Car Hire Company’s van rentals are powered by diesel and
come with a manual gearbox.
Van rentals from the Car Hire Company can be used anywhere in Great
Britain and even in Mainland Europe with prior notice so we can
add on extra insurance and emergency coverage.
Walton-on-Thames Local Information
Walton-on-Thames is a town in the Elmbridge Borough of the County
of Surrey. It is situated 15.3 miles south west of Charing Cross
with the River Thames to its north. The original village lies along
the banks of the river.
The town dates back to Celtic times with the Anglo Saxons referring
to these early inhabitants as ‘Wealas”. By the time
of the Domesday Book the town was referred to as ‘Waletone’.
St. Mary’s Parish Church is of Saxon origin, with parts dating
back to the 12th century. The square flint tower contains six bells,
the oldest bearing the date 1606. A mile upstream was the Royal
Palace of Oatlands that Henry VIII built in 1538. The Oatlands Park
Hotel now occupies the site of the old palace.
Hersham and Walton Motors, the racing car constructor in the 1950’s,
were based in the town. Stirling Moss won his first F1 Grand Prix
in an HWM. The company is now an Audi and Aston Martin dealership.
The town centre has recently undergone re-development with the
construction of a shopping mall and small apartments. The main part
of the centre now has several well known brand retailers.
It doesn’t matter where you go in the London area, The Car
Hire Company is there for you every step of the way to ensure your
car or van rental is a fabulous experience.
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