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.
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.
6th May 2025
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
