Explore Dorking

Discover the charm of Dorking, where history, culture and independent spirit come together. Explore unique boutiques, art galleries and antique shops, enjoy locally sourced food and drink, and experience a thriving arts and events scene. Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, Dorking offers a perfect mix of heritage, hospitality and adventure. However you like to explore, you’ll find something to love here.

Easter in Dorking 2025

Explore our businesses

With over 340 businesses in the town centre alone you will find all you need in Dorking. Say Hello to Dorking’s shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, leisure, heritage and culture today!

Say Hello to Dorking with tailored itineraries

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.

  • Visit Dorking’s Style Quarter

    25th April 2025

    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 [...]

  • Say Hello to Dorking in 2025

    14th January 2025

    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 [...]

  • Where to Eat and Drink in Dorking for a Perfect Foodie Day

    13th January 2025

    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. [...]

  • A Perfect Day in Dorking

    6th January 2025

    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 [...]

  • Enjoy a family day out in Dorking

    16th December 2024

    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 [...]

  • How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Dorking

    9th December 2024

    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 [...]

Christmas Festival Consultation

Explore our events

Hello Dorking run a variety of events throughout the year including school holiday workshops, Christmas Festivals and shopping events, live music and shop local initiatives. Most of our events are free giving you the opportunity to shop local while you are in town.

Adventure awaits. Escape to Dorking and experience it all for yourself.