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There is something especially lovely about a Sunday in Dorking. A walk in the Surrey Hills, a wander through town, the dog happily walked, and the promise of roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and a table full of good food at the end of it.  [...]

We are delighted to have Dorking's Horse Drawn Omnibus supplied by Drewitts at our Vintage Day again this May. We know many of you love the history so here is the story of the bus from Tony Drewitt. If you [...]

Cover photo credit: Hannah Hawkins If you live with Coeliac disease or follow a strict gluten-free diet, you may well feel the Afternoon Tea Anxiety, or that feeling of missing out while everyone else tucks into a tiered tower of [...]

We are really looking forward to our upcoming Vintage Day on Sat 9th Mat 2026 from 12 noon - 4pm. There will be live music and performance, vintage cars, a vintage clothes market and the popular horse drawn bus is [...]

Surrey hairdresser and salon owner Teresa Weller is celebrating an exceptional moment in her career after securing finalist positions across three of the UK hair industry’s most prestigious national awards, and winning  Best New Salon at the Hair Magazine Awards and Design [...]

With the Easter Holidays fast approaching Dorking has you covered with plenty of ways to enjoy this spring time holiday. Family Easter Holiday Activities in Dorking Live Performance, Cinema and Crafts at Dorking Halls Hello Dorking are once again teaming [...]

Mother’s Day is on Sunday and here are just a few ways you can spoil her in Dorking. Gifts for Mother's Day in Dorking Victoria’s Little Bra Shop Book a mother-and-daughter fitting appointment and enjoy a glass of bubbles plus [...]

There was cause for celebration in Dorking as Mayflower Spa & Beauty was announced as a winner of Boutique Salon of the Year at the highly anticipated Professional Beauty Awards 2026, which took place on Sunday, 1 March. Bringing together [...]

Complete our Town of Culture Survey Hello Dorking (the Business Improvement District) is leading a community bid in applying for UK Town of Culture 2028. The UK Government recently launched the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition, a national initiative [...]

What an incredible night for our community! Hello Dorking’s first ever Festival of Light filled the streets with lanterns, warmth, and a massive turnout from across the town. It was truly amazing to see so many people come along to [...]

We’ve got some BIG BID news to share with you Hello Dorking came home from the National BID Awards on Monday 10th February, 2026 with TWO awards: Gold – Best Event of the Year for our VE Day celebration Silver [...]

Valentine’s Day is coming to Dorking - book your table now! Whether you’re going all in with the romance, having a relaxed dinner, or planning a Galentine’s night, Dorking’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops for you. Here’s some [...]

Ever found yourself thinking - what is Hello Dorking? Well, it’s the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) - an independent organisation funded by local businesses to support Dorking’s economy, high street and sense of place. We represent over 300 businesses [...]

In Dorking, our community is built on the strength of local connections and mutual support. Today, we are shining a light on Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, a local care home that provides much more than just a residence for our [...]

Friths Pharmacy Frith Pharmacy, South Street Dorking  -  Dispensary Shop Assistant Full time permanent position available now in our busy, community focused, family run pharmacy For more information and to register your interest, email georgina.frith@nhs.net, call on 01306 882728 or just come into [...]

This February, Dorking is set to glow with a brand-new community celebration: the inaugural Dorking Festival of Light. Designed to bring warmth and connection to the final weeks of winter, the event will see the town centre transformed by a [...]

As we step into 2026, it is the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the remarkable journey Dorking has taken over the past twelve months. Our town has always been defined by its heritage and heart, but 2025 felt [...]

As my first full calendar year as Dorking’s BID Manager comes to an end, I’ve found myself reflecting - on what we’ve achieved, and what we can build next. This year has shown what makes Dorking special when we work [...]