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
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 [...]
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 6th February: 🍓8:30am - 2pm - Dorking Friday Market in St Martins Walk Car Park 🌽8:30am - 2pm - Food Float next to Boots Opticians 👗10am - 1pm - The Community Wardrobe at The Dorking Christian Centre 🥖10am - The [...]
Dorking Festival of Light – Residents and Visitors – Lantern Making Workshop – Tuesday 10th February
If you are a resident or visitor in Dorking we would love you to take part in our first ever Dorking Festival of Light procession. We have teamed up with Swirl Wine Bar to run a lantern making workshop in their cosy venue. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 10th February from 7:30pm and [...]
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE NOW FULL - Please email info@hellodorking.com to be added to a waiting list. If you are a business or community group/organisation who would like to take part in our Festival of Light, you can do so by making a lantern at one of our community workshops on Wednesday 11th February. We will [...]
As part of the Dorking Festival of Light we are inviting families to come and make and decorate their own wooden lantern to then bring to the Festival of Light procession straight afterwards. Details Friday 20th February - 2pm to 5pm to make your lantern. Full materials including an LED tealight will be provided for [...]
Hello Dorking News
For the latest and greatest news about our brilliant town and the Dorking BID, look no further than Hello Dorking News.
5th February 2026
Valentine’s Day is coming to Dorking - book your table now! Whether you’re going all in with the romance, having a relaxed dinner, or planning a Galentine’s night, Dorking’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops for you. Here’s some [...]
24th January 2026
Ever found yourself thinking - what is Hello Dorking? Well, it’s the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) - an independent organisation funded by local businesses to support Dorking’s economy, high street and sense of place. We represent over 300 businesses [...]
23rd January 2026
In Dorking, our community is built on the strength of local connections and mutual support. Today, we are shining a light on Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, a local care home that provides much more than just a residence for our [...]
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