Welcome to Hello Dorking
Hello Dorking promotes Dorking town centre and the independent businesses that give the town its character. Find shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, local services and places to visit, along with events, offers and news from around Dorking. Whether you live locally or are planning a visit, Hello Dorking helps you find what you need and see what is happening in town.
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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.
If we only had a day in Dorking as an art lover, this is what we’d do. Because there’s art everywhere in our town [...]
If we only had a day in Dorking as a food lover, this is what we’d do. Because there’s plenty to get your taste [...]
If we only had a day in Dorking to get cosy for autumn, this is what we’d do. The temperatures are (finally!) dropping, the [...]
If we only had a day in Dorking as a music lover, this is what we’d do. Because Dorking has so much to offer [...]
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.
Get ready… things are about to get SPOOOOOKY in Dorking! We’ve got two weeks of Halloween fun coming your way, with plenty for little [...]
Take part in the Dorking Halloween Trail this half term, with creepy characters to find in shop windows and extra treats available on selected dates.
Looking for things to keep the kids entertained this October half term? From a brand-new Halloween maze and a spooky town trail to creative [...]
Art-K Holiday Workshops are creative art sessions for children aged 6-16, held in their Dorking studio in the heart of town. Their workshops are [...]
Here is your Week Two, Halloween special of what's on in and around Dorking next week. 🎃17th - 1st Nov - Dorkers’ Spooktacular [...]
Halloween in Dorking isn’t just for kids, so listen in grown-ups! Because there’s Halloween parties, live music, DJs, fancy dress and themed drinks - [...]
Hello Dorking News
For the latest and greatest news about our brilliant town and the Dorking BID, look no further than Hello Dorking News.
Who says the best Christmas presents have to be opened on Christmas Day? Some of the most thoughtful gifts are the ones that give [...]
Whether you're hosting the whole family or putting together something delicious for friends, the festive season always seems to revolve around food. And when [...]
There's something about Dorking's pubs at Christmas. A roaring fire, a good pint with friends, live music or an impromptu get-together that turns into [...]
The work Christmas party, a long-overdue catch-up with friends, a festive lunch with family or an evening out with someone special. Christmas gives us [...]
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