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From Dorking's BID Manager, Jo McGowan It is the Thursday after the DorKingdom Fairytale Christmas Festival and it has taken me this long to process just what a special day last Sunday was. Events like the Christmas Festival to an [...]

On the 7, 14, and 21 December 2024, visitors can enjoy free parking all day in MVDC-owned carparks in Dorking!  Why not take this opportunity to get your Christmas Shopping complete in one of the many independent shops Dorking is blessed [...]

Thank you to everyone that attended our DorKingdom Fairytale Christmas Festival on Sunday 1st December 2024. We were so pleased to see our community come out and support our big festive event, and we'd like to ask one more thing [...]

Our brilliant businesses have been spreading the Christmas cheer with their wonderful winter windows - and the Hello Dorking Shop Window Competition now has a winner! First we want to say thank you to all the businesses in Dorking who [...]

Thank you for submitting your wonderful photos to our Dorking at Christmas photo competition! We were overwhelmed by the incredible community response and the stunning images that beautifully captured the festive magic of Dorking. Your talent and creativity have brought [...]

In order for everyone to enjoy the Christmas Festival safely, The DorKingdom Fairytale Christmas Festival requires a partial closure of the centre of town during the event from 7am to 8pm on Sunday 1st December. Roads to be partially closed [...]

Have you ever wondered what a BID (Business Improvement District) is and how it helps town centres like Dorking thrive? Our BID Manager, Jo McGowan was delighted to be interviewed on the Just Women at Brooklands Radio show in November. [...]

With just 2 weeks to go it’s almost time to step into a magical holiday experience at Hello Dorking’s Christmas Festival - A DorKingdom Fairytale! 🧚🏼‍♀️🏰 Join us on Sunday 1st December, from 11am to 5pm in the heart of [...]

In the heart of Dorking, Nower House Care Home has embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation and community engagement. Since taking over the home 18 months ago, Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society has revitalized the services at Nower House, and [...]

As we get ready for the festive celebrations in Dorking, it's also a time to celebrate the remarkable milestones of our business community. This year, Bucher Municipal marks an extraordinary 100 years of operations in Dorking. Known for their innovative [...]

This is the news we've all been waiting for… West Street is OPEN! 🎉 After two months of emergency work and road closures, we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to one of Dorking’s most iconic streets! From antique treasures to [...]

Two of Dorking's BID businesses have won big in the last few weeks. Firstly, Dorking Solarium made it to the finals of Englands business awards 2024, competing in the category of “Best Tanning Salon in Surrey” and won! This business [...]

Our BID Manager, Jo McGowan, is keen that we all support our local high streets this Christmas (particularly Dorking!) and has some ideas to make this even easier this year. What are your best childhood Christmas memories? Mine are being [...]

This afternoon, Thames Water provided an important update on the repair work in West Street, Dorking. "I am writing to update you regarding our ongoing work in West Street, Dorking. The final stages of our work have progressed well over [...]

Hello Dorking ran their first Creepy Craft Caper on Wednesday 30th October at Theodore & Sephone's Sweet Shop at Pump Corner, South Street. The team welcomed over 250 families to the event where they enjoyed decorating creepy crowns and freaky [...]

Do you have the most festive images of Dorking that are crying out to be seen? Calling all photographers - amateur and professional alike! We're launching the Hello Dorking festive photography competition, and we want to see Dorking through YOUR [...]

With Halloween events a plenty and firework fiestas gearing up, there is lots to enjoy in and around Dorking this weekend 26th Oct - 4th Nov🔍 Dorkers Spooktacular Halloween Hunt Friday 1st November: 🥦 Dorking Friday Market⏰ 8:30am - 2:00pm [...]

Dorking celebrated another part of its amazing heritage this week with the unveiling on a Blue Plaque at the old Strawberry Studios South site. On Monday 28th October the band 10cc who originally founded the studios in 1976 were in [...]