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.
Dorking Christmas Trial
Hunt for gingerbread men and sleighs in shop windows across Dorking. Complete your trail sheet and win cinema tickets in this festive family activity.
Small Business Saturday
Celebrate Dorking’s independent businesses on Saturday 6th December with Christmas shopping, carol singing, Santa’s Elf, and free parking all day in council car parks.
Late Night Shopping
Shop until 8pm on Thursday 11th December across Dorking’s independent stores under the Christmas lights, then enjoy dinner or drinks at local pubs and restaurants.
Hello Dorking Christmas Guide 2025
Welcome to Christmas in Dorking, your guide to festive events, independent shopping and seasonal celebrations. From our Christmas Festival on 30th November to the Christmas Trail, Small Business Saturday and late-night shopping, there’s something magical happening every week. Shop local, celebrate local and make this Christmas one to remember.
Our Wonderful 2025 Sponsors
The Christmas Season would be nowhere near as magical without our amazing sponsors. This year we would like to thank:
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.
9th September 2025
As part of Dorking’s Walking Festival, Hello Dorking and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre are delighted to share a fascinating town centre walk inspired by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams Although born in Gloucestershire, Vaughan Williams had strong Surrey connections [...]
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 [...]
25th April 2025
An area of Dorking has just become very stylish! Aya Boutique have re-opened on the corner of West Street, transforming the old HSBC bank building into a shopping haven for stylish women. The owner Deborah Koffi has curated a beautiful [...]
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.
Take part in the magic in Dorking this Christmas with our Christmas Trail! This year’s Christmas Trail features the most charming wooden sleighs and gingerbread figures all lovingly handcrafted by the talented volunteers at Dorking Men’s Shed. Collect a trail from either S C Fuller or Dorking Halls, look in the windows of the Dorking [...]
Come and enjoy a festive evening in Dorking where many of our shops will be open late until 8pm for Christmas Shopping. Find the full list of businesses opening here. And why not stay for some food and drink afterwards at one of our many excellent pubs and restaurants.
Hello Dorking News
For the latest and greatest news about our brilliant town and the Dorking BID, look no further than Hello Dorking News.
28th November 2025
For our final BID businesses networking event of the year, HJP Chartered Financial Planners very kindly sponsored the event and gave a very enlightening talk on how we can make sure both our personal and business finances are in the [...]
24th November 2025
This festive season, we’re proud to sponsor Hello Dorking and join the local community in celebrating everything that makes our town special. In the centre of town is St Martins Walk by M, an open-air shopping destination in the heart [...]
21st November 2025
Dorking is almost ready for this year’s Christmas Festival, with one local charity joining us for the celebrations once again - and they have some exciting milestones ahead. Run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, Nower House Care Home on the [...]
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