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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

There are so many great reasons to visit Dorking this year that you won't be able to stay away! Here are five of our favourite reasons to say Hello to Dorking in 2025. Expert knowledge We are so blessed in [...]

Some towns lure you in with a single dish, a must-try meal that demands a detour. Dorking is not that kind of town. Here, food is an entire experience, a thread woven through every street, every shop window, every conversation. [...]

Discover the heart of Surrey with a day filled with charm, culture, and plenty of surprises. Morning on the High Street Start your day where Dorking comes to life – the High Street. Grab a steaming cup of artisan coffee [...]

For Families with Young Explorers Start the day at Dorking Museum, where history is measured not in dates but in dinosaur bones and dusty relics with stories to tell. The little ones will revel in the dressing-up box and interactive [...]