Welcome to Hello Dorking
Your Dorking Business Improvement District. This is your hub for discovering local events, unique shopping experiences, and exclusive offers in the heart of Dorking town centre.
Say Hello to Dorking!
Whether you are planning your first visit to the town or you were born and bred here there is plenty to discover in Dorking! We have put together a number of itineraries based around different interests. So if you have a day or longer you’ll find plenty to do in Dorking, the heart of Surrey.
16th January 2026
There’s no need to hibernate this winter—Dorking has plenty to keep you occupied. From cosy corners to community wildlife walks and glowing festivals, here are our simple, feel-good ideas for getting out and about while the frost is on the [...]
9th September 2025
Hello Dorking and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre are delighted to share a fascinating town centre walk inspired by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. You can check in at each stop, read descriptions of each stop, and follow a map [...]
19th July 2025
Dorking is beautiful to explore in any type of weather, but when it is pouring with rain you may prefer to discover some of the inside delights of our lovely town. Here's our top things to do in Dorking on [...]
6th May 2025
This article was updated May 2025 If you’re the kind of traveller who revels in the thrill of an unexpected find, welcome. If you’ve already uncovered Dorking’s charms, congratulations. You’re in on the secret. But if you haven’t? Well, let’s [...]
What’s On
Do you have an event coming up in Dorking? Share your details using our simple form and we’ll add your event to the calendar if appropriate.
Welcome to your weekly roundup of what’s happening in and around Dorking this weekend. Friday 17th April: 🫛8:30am - 2pm - Dorking Friday Market in St Martins Walk Car Park 🍒8:30am - 2pm - Food Float next to Boots Opticians 🥁9:45am & 11am - Rhyme Time at Dorking Library 💵10:30am - 2:30pm - Bill Clinic [...]
Hello Dorking are offering a free First Aid course for BID levy paying businesses. Local First Aid Trainer, Debs Taylor, will run the course at Pippbrook House, Dorking. We can offer 1 free space to businesses. If you would like to take up this offer please fill out the expression of interest form below and [...]
Join us for an after work walk and drink as we explore the beautiful town centre surroundings. Meet at 5:30pm for a 5:45pm start at The Surrey Yeoman Pub, 220-222 High Street, Dorking. We will then go on a riverside walk that will last up to an hour, returning to the Surrey Yeoman Pub for [...]
Westival is Dorking’s premier grassroots music and arts festival that showcases the very best of local musical talent, Westival brings together residents of all ages to enjoy live performances ranging from acoustic sets to high-energy rock and indie bands. See the full line-up here.
Hello Dorking News
For the latest and greatest news about our brilliant town and the Dorking BID, look no further than Hello Dorking News.
15th April 2026
There is something especially lovely about a Sunday in Dorking. A walk in the Surrey Hills, a wander through town, the dog happily walked, and the promise of roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and a table full of good food at the end of it. [...]
15th April 2026
We are delighted to have Dorking's Horse Drawn Omnibus supplied by Drewitts at our Vintage Day again this May. We know many of you love the history so here is the story of the bus from Tony Drewitt. If you [...]
10th April 2026
Cover photo credit: Hannah Hawkins If you live with Coeliac disease or follow a strict gluten-free diet, you may well feel the Afternoon Tea Anxiety, or that feeling of missing out while everyone else tucks into a tiered tower of [...]
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