J-K Lam

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 [...]

This article was updated January 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 [...]

Thank you for submitting your wonderful photos to our Dorking at Christmas photo competition! We were overwhelmed by the incredible community response and the stunning images that beautifully captured the festive magic of Dorking. Your talent and creativity have brought [...]

This afternoon, Thames Water provided an important update on the repair work in West Street, Dorking. "I am writing to update you regarding our ongoing work in West Street, Dorking. The final stages of our work have progressed well over [...]

We’re excited to announce that the Dorking Library of Things is officially open! This fantastic new initiative is a community-led venture created by Circular Dorking in collaboration with Dorking Library, designed to help local residents save money, reduce waste, and [...]

Get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other with Creepy Craft Caper, a family-friendly event taking place on Wednesday, 30th October, in the heart of Dorking. From 11am to 3pm, Theodore and Sephone's Sweet Shop at 2 South Street [...]

Friday, 11th October: Dorking Friday Market🕒 8:30am - 2:00pm📍 St Martins Walk Car ParkBrowse local produce and handmade goods at the Dorking Friday Market. Food Float🕒 8:30am - 2:00pm📍 Next to Boots OpticiansPick up fresh, locally sourced food items. Rhymetime [...]

Here is the latest update from Alice Keeping, Local Engagement Manager – South West London and Surrey: “At this stage, we are still on track and our repair works have not been extended. We were aware that a news article [...]

This Christmas, Enchanted Entertainment is bringing the magical Sleeping Beauty pantomime to Dorking Halls, following the record-breaking success of last year’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From 20th - 31st December 2024, the pantomime will feature 19 spellbinding performances, [...]

Join Small Business Britain, Lloyds Bank Academy, and retail expert Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club, for a special power hour webinar designed to help businesses make the most of the festive season and achieve their sales goals. [...]

This week, we received an important update from PC Ewan Keen regarding the launch of the Mole Valley Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP), which took place on Thursday, 19th September. PC Ewan Keen explained, “The Mole Valley Business Crime Reduction [...]

A statement from the Mole Valley Parking Department: “With regards to the West Street closure, we have been listening to local businesses and have been considering how we can help from a parking point of view. We have been made [...]

Last week, the BID attended a key meeting with Thames Water, Surrey Highways, and Mole Valley District Council to discuss the ongoing works on West Street. Thames Water has indicated that the expected completion date for the project is around [...]

The Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival has officially begun, running throughout the entire month of October. This year’s festival is packed with over 60 creative events and 100 performances, including art exhibitions, live music, theatre performances, dance shows, literary readings, [...]

The Dorking Guerrilla Knitters are organising a heartfelt poppy installation for Armistice Day on 11th November, honoring all those who have given their lives for their countries. This inclusive project invites the community to craft and contribute poppies in various [...]

Dorking is introducing a Library of Things, a new community-led venture made possible through a collaboration between Circular Dorking and Dorking Library. This initiative aims to promote sustainability and reduce waste by offering residents the opportunity to borrow items instead [...]