“I cannot express how much they’ve helped me to find a new path in life and learn to live with the loss of my husband. It was being in the company of others in the same sad, sorry boat and talking that’s helped me.”
Support in the community
We work with local communities to provide bereavement support available to anyone who needs it, regardless of where, when or how their loved one died.
Community Bereavement Walk and Talks
These gentle walks last about an hour, after which the group is encouraged to stay and chat at the cafe.
If you’re anxious about coming along for the first time, do let us know and where possible we’ll give you a call prior to the event so that you already know one person when you turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you.
Sorry no dogs please. We currently hold the following Walk & Talks (see below for more details):
| Location | Day |
| Bushy Park | 1st Thursday and 3rd Friday of each month. Time: 10:45am for 11am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information. |
| Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher | 4th Thursday of each month except during the school holidays. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information |
| Denbies | 1st Monday of each month, starting 1st December 2025. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information |
| Richmond Park | 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of each month. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information |
| Horton Country Park | 2nd Thursday of each month. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information |
| Painshill Park | 3rd Wednesday of each month. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am. Please contact us to book your space and find out the meeting point information |
Bushy Park
Takes place the first Thursday and third Friday of each month 10:45am (for 11am start).
Please contact [email protected] to book your place or for further information.
Transport information can be found here.
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher
Claremont Landscape Garden (National Trust), Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG
Takes place at 10:30am on the fourth Thursday of each month.*
Open to anyone who is bereaved. You don’t need to be a National Trust member to enter if you book with us to be part of the Walk and Talk. Places are limited each month though so please book in advance with [email protected].
*Note: we won’t be walking during school holidays so dates may vary, please contact Donna on the email above to confirm dates and times.
Transport information can be found here.
Denbies
Denbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
Takes place at 10:15am for a prompt 10:30am start on the first Monday of each month.
The walk lasts around one hour, is free to attend and open to anyone who is bereaved.
Booking is essential – please email [email protected] to book.
Richmond Park
Takes place on the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of each month 10:15am (for 10:30am start)
If travelling by car, please try to arrive by 10:15am to ensure you are able to park.
Please contact [email protected] to book your place or for further information.
Transport information can be found here.
Horton Country Park
Horton Country Park, 2 West Park Farmhouse, Epsom, KT19 8PL
Takes place on second Thursday of each month, 10:15am (for 10:30am start).
Please contact [email protected] to book your place or for further information.
Transport information can be found here.
Painshill Park, Cobham
Painshill Park, Cobham Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE
10:15am for a 10:30am start on the third Wednesday of each month.
Open to anyone who is bereaved.
You don’t need to be a member to enter if you book with us to be part of the Walk and Talk.
Places are limited each month though so please book in advance with [email protected].
Transport information can be found here.
“I have been fortunate enough to have attended many lovely walks and talks and benefited much from being part of those. I feel able now to cope with my grief in a more positive way and hope that others can gain the same benefits from the walks and support they are given by the volunteers and members of the group.“
Community Bereavement Cafés
At Princess Alice Hospice, we believe that bereavement support should be available for everyone, so we work in partnership with other organisations to provide bereavement support training for their volunteers. As a result, Community Bereavement Cafés and Walk & Talks can be found in all parts of our care area, and drop-in sessions are open to all bereaved people, regardless of how and where their loved one died. They not only offer a warm welcome, but, more importantly, a safe place to share experiences with other bereaved people and the volunteers that have had training from the Hospice.
Ashford
- The Well, King’s Community Church, St Martin’s Court, Ashford TW15 3NB
- Fourth Friday of each month
- 2pm -3:30pm
- 01784 240660
- [email protected]
Banstead
- Banstead Day Centre, The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BQ
- 01737 352156
- Second Thursday of each month
- 11am – 12.30pm
This café is run with Age Concern and is suitable for older people – booking essential.
Chertsey
- The Eternal Garden, St Peter’s Hospital, Guildford Street, Chertsey KT16 0PZ
- Every Tuesday
- 1.30pm to 3pm
- 07949 711645
- Free parking – the hospital car parks are often busy so if you are driving, please allow plenty of time to find a parking space.
Please note: The Eternal Garden is in the main building of St Peter’s Hospital, within the central courtyard. The cafe takes place in the outdoor room which is in the Eternal Garden.
Cobham
- Squires Garden Centre, 85 Stoke Rd, Cobham KT11 3PU
- Third Monday of each month
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- 01372 461996
Esher
- Esher Green Baptist Church, 6 Park Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8NP
- Fourth Tuesday every month
- 11:00am-12:30pm
- 01372 469800
- [email protected]
Ewell
- St Mary’s Church Hall, London Road, Ewell KT17 2AY
- First and Third Thursday of each month
- 2:45pm -3:45pm
- 020 8393 2643
Fetcham
- St Mary’s Church Hall, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey KT22 9AZ
- First Thursday of each month
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- 01372 375000, Call Karen between 9am – 12pm for more information
Hersham
- Squires Garden Centre Burwood Road, Hersham, KT12 4AR
- Second Friday of the month
- 3pm—4.30pm
- Tel: 01372 461996
Kingston
- All Saints Church Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP
- Every other Wednesday
- 2pm—3pm
- 020 8546 5964
- [email protected]
Leatherhead
- The SchoolHouse Café, Leatherhead Community Hub, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7PX
- First Wednesday of each month 10:00am—11:30am
- For enquiries please contact [email protected]
New Haw
- Heathervale Baptist Church, Heathervale Road, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 3NW
- Third Friday of each month
- 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- 01932 343588
New Malden
- New Malden Methodist Church, 49 High Street, New Malden, KT3 4BY
- 020 8942 1288
- Second Tuesday of each month
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Old Malden
- St John the Baptist Church, Coffee Lounge, Church Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7RY
- Third Tuesday of each month
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm
- Tel: 020 8330 2817
Shepperton
- St Nicholas’ Parish Centre, Church Square, Shepperton TW17 9JY
- 01932 221621
- The second Monday of the month
- 2:30pm to 4:00pm
St Margaret's, Twickenham
- St Margaret’s Catholic Church of Scotland, The Church Hall, 130 St Margaret’s Road, St Margaret’s, Twickenham, TW1 1RL
- Third Saturday of each month
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm
- 07547 976953
- [email protected]
Tattenham Corner
- St Mark’s Church, Tattenham Corner, Great Tattenhams, KT18 5RD.
- Second Saturday of each month
- 10:30am – 11:30am
- [email protected]
Teddington
- Peter and Paul Centre, Bychurch End, Teddington, TW11 8PS
- Third Monday each month 10am—11:30am
- For enquiries please contact [email protected]
Thames Ditton
- St Nicholas’ Church Hall, Summer Road, Thames Ditton KT7 OQQ
- Third Tuesday of each month
- 10:30am – 12 noon
- 020 8398 9641
We also have a monthly Compassionate Café at the Hospice, which anyone (inclduing anyone who is bereaved) is welcome to attend.
