Dorking Commemorates VE Day 80

Dorking is coming out in force to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Find out how you can join the celebrations and explore everything happening in the town.

VE Day themed window with children’s art, poppies, flags and military helmets
Black-and-white photo of children playing at Dorking Nursery in WW2

Join Us on Saturday 10th May

Celebrate with us in Dorking town centre on Saturday 10th May. Including live music and dancing, vintage vehicles, vintage bus rides, family-friendly activities and pop-up street parties. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Getting to the Event

Parking: Car parks are available at Reigate Road, Southside, Wathen Road, West Street, Junction Road, South Street, Church Street, Dene Street, and North Street.

By Train: You can travel to Dorking Deepdene, Dorking Main, or Dorking West stations.

By Bus: Bus routes 465, 22, 21, 32, and 93 serve the town.

By Bike: Bicycle racks are available at Dorking Sports Centre, St Martin’s Walk, and Waitrose.

Welcome to Dorking mural with hanging flower baskets
Painted shop window with flowers and ‘80 VE Day’ wreath design in Dorking

VE Day Window Art Trail

Hello Dorking has commissioned local artist Joanna Crome of Pretty Pattern Designs to create a hand-painted commemorative trail across the town centre. Families can take part by collecting trail sheets and hunting for letters hidden in shop windows.

How the Town Is Getting Involved

Find out how local businesses and community groups are commemorating VE Day with events, fundraisers, themed displays and decorations throughout the town.

Colourful flowers and Union Jack bunting decorate a Dorking garden for VE Day 80 celebrations

Download the Full Programme

See the full line-up of Dorking’s VE Day and Surrey Day celebrations. From live music and vintage vehicles to family activities and commemorative trails, it’s all in our downloadable programme. Click below to get the full details.

With thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society for their support of this event

Nower Valley Care Home, Platinum Sponsor for Dorking