Dorking’s Annual Christmas Celebrations

Every year, Dorking transforms into a hub of festive cheer with our Christmas events and activities. While the festival is behind us for 2024, we are already planning our Christmas activities for 2025. The Christmas Festival will take place on Sunday 30th November 2025 and we are planning many other Christmas activities for the whole festive season, making Dorking the place to visit at Christmas 2025. Check back later in the year or sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to be kept up to date

Evening Christmas lights in Dorking
Dorking at night during the Christmas Festival

Reflecting on This Year’s Magic

The 2024 DorKingdom Fairytale Christmas Festival was a spectacular day filled with joy and community spirit. From artisan markets and street performers to live music and family-friendly activities like Santa’s Grotto, the town centre was alive with festive energy. Our Photography Competition also brought out incredible talent, with winners now proudly displayed. We’re already planning for 2025 and can’t wait to bring even more magic to Dorking next year!

Our Wonderful 2024 Sponsors

The Christmas Festival would be nowhere near as magical without our amazing sponsors. This year we would like to thank:

Platinum Sponsors:

Bucher Municipal Platinum Sponsor for Dorking
Nower Valley Care Home, Platinum Sponsor for Dorking

Gold Sponsors:

Dorking Butchery Gold Sponsor for Dorking
Downs Solicitors Gold Sponsor for Dorking
Waitrose Gold Sponsor for Dorking
St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre Gold Sponsor for Dorking

Competition & Grotto Sponsors:

HJP Financial Services, Surrey Hills Solicitors, Waitrose & Partners, Ralph James Estate Agents.

Supporters:

Surrey Hills Enterprises (organisers of our Artisan Market), Dorking Travel, Mole Valley District Council.