The new year has been welcomed in with an extremely cold spell of weather but the good news is several venues in Dorking have opened free Warm Welcome spaces. These are spaces where local people can have a cosy place to relax, connect and feel at home.
You can pop in for a hot drink, to find a quiet space, get warm, enjoy some company, or join in with activities – no matter your circumstances, you are welcome, everyone is welcome.
Here’s where you can find your Warm Welcome:
Dorking Sports Centre
📍 Meeting Room, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1SJ
🕰 Sunday: 8am – 8pm
☕ Services: Warm space, hot drink, free Wi-Fi, toys and books and free use of the shower facilities.
♿ Accessibility: Automatic doors and ground floor and disabled toilet and showers available.
Dorking Christian Centre
📍 Church Street, Dorking, RH4 1DW
🕰 Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 10.15am
☕ Services: Hot drinks, meals, social activities, food bank, food club, and a community fridge.
♿ Accessibility: Ground floor café and accessible toilet available.
The Dorking Library
📍 St Martin’s Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT
🕰 Monday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30am – 7pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday: Closed
☕ Services: Warm space, hot and cold drinks, events, and activities.
♿ Accessibility: Automatic doors and ramp access.
St. Paul’s Church
📍 St Paul’s Road West, Dorking, RH4 2HT
🕰 Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 10am
☕ Services: Warm space, hot and cold drinks
♿ Accessibility: Ramp access and accessible toilet.
And remember, our local churches also offer warm welcomes with a variety of daytime activities and friendly faces!
These spaces are open to everyone, whether you’re younger or older, solo or with family, whether you need a moment of quiet, a warm drink, or a chance to connect with others, Dorking’s Warm Welcome spaces are here for you.
