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Christmas in Dorking is such a wonderful time, but with everything going on it’s easy to forget to look after ourselves. We asked the fabulous team at Frith Pharmacy in South Street for their top tips to help you stay [...]

Something delicious is cooking in St Martin’s Walk…  COOK Dorking are showing their love for local with two great reasons to pop in: For Dorking business owners: Sign up for COOK’s High Street Hero Card, giving you 10% off everything [...]

Government has today confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing twelve councils in April 2027, creating a simpler and more efficient system for delivering services across the county. We would appreciate your support [...]

In order for everyone to enjoy the Christmas Festival safely on Sunday 30th November 2025, a partial closure of the centre of town during the event from 7am to 7pm is reuqired. Roads to be partially closed under the Town [...]

The spirit of sustainability is absolutely thriving in Dorking! A fantastic array of our local BID businesses and community groups have been named finalists in the prestigious Sustainable Mole Valley Awards 2025. This collective achievement highlights our town's deep commitment [...]

The very first Dorking Walking Festival has drawn to a close and what a week it was! Over nine days, hundreds of people joined walks that celebrated the beauty, history, and hidden gems of our town and surrounding countryside. From [...]

Dorking is very proud to have a Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of our town centre, and we're delighted to hear that Michelin-starred chef Alex Payne has been appointed Chef Patron of Sorrel. Formerly of the Michelin-starred restaurant The [...]

As part of the Dorking Walking Festival, Hello Dorking are encouraging businesses to leave their desks at lunchtime, get their steps up and enjoy the beautiful town they work in. Some businesses are taking part in a Steps Challenge too. [...]

As part of the Hello Dorking Walking Festival we are inviting businesses to take part in a Steps Challenge. We know how tempting it can be to not leave our desk when we're busy so we're encouraging all businesses to [...]

While many fans might pass through Dorking on match day, those in the know are starting to treat the town as a destination, not just a stop on the way. Whether you are a Dorking Wanderers fan or following your [...]

Browse the many jobs available in Dorking and you could be working in our beautiful town this summer. Please contact the business first before applying in case the role has been filled. Phot credit: James Rowland Holme Stores Part time [...]

Dorking is blessed to have a premier entertainment venue in the town centre. Dorking Halls has an exciting programme of live music, family entertainment, cinema and many interesting events and exhibitions which you can view here. While you're here you [...]

Father’s Day is coming up… but you don’t have to panic buy socks when you’re in Dorking! Our town is packed with proper gifts, great food, and places for a few pints and you have the added benefit of knowing [...]

We are very excited for our VE Day event in the town centre this Saturday, 10th May. You can download a full programme here. While you are enjoying the live music and dance and street party atmosphere you might want [...]

Take a look at job vacancies posted in May 2025. To view vacancies from April click here Boots Opticians We are looking for an Optical Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, assisting [...]

You are hopefully aware of our VE Day celebration event happening in the town on Saturday 10th May 2025. You can find full details of that here. Many of Dorking's businesses and community organisations are going above and beyond to [...]

To commemorate VE Day, Hello Dorking have commissioned a family trail for all to take part in around the town centre. Joanna Crome of Pretty Pattern Designs have painted 12 beautiful decors in shop windows around the town, and in [...]

Take a look at job vacancies posted in April 2025. To view vacancies from March click here. Cook Dorking Cook are looking for Casual Staff aged 18+. Pop into their store in St Martin's Walk with your CV for a [...]