Make Christmas a Dorking Christmas!

There’s plenty to look forward to in Dorking this Christmas, from festive celebrations and family activities to discovering independent shops, enjoying good food and catching up with friends.

Our town has so much to offer at this time of year. Shop windows are dressed for Christmas, cafés and restaurants are ready to welcome you, and local businesses are full of ideas to help make the season special.

This year’s Christmas Festival brings a Festive Forest to the town centre, alongside live entertainment and activities for all ages. And there’s much more happening throughout the festive season, with workshops, performances, family experiences and opportunities to get together. 

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift, planning a Christmas celebration or simply looking for an excuse to enjoy some time in town, we’ve brought together plenty of inspiration in this guide.

Behind Dorking’s shops, restaurants and services are the people who work hard throughout the year to make our town what it is. Choosing to shop, eat and spend locally helps these businesses continue to thrive.

So whether you’re a Dorking regular or haven’t visited for a while, we hope you’ll find plenty of reasons to come into town this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to the sponsors of our Christmas Guide and Trail – Cunningham Eves Solicitors