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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 [...]

With Dorking driving home for Christmas, one of our long-standing experts is giving their top 5 travel tips… Dorking Service Centre have been proudly keeping our town moving for 21 years, and now they’re sharing their advice for safe winter [...]

For our final BID businesses networking event of the year, HJP Chartered Financial Planners very kindly sponsored the event and gave a very enlightening talk on how we can make sure both our personal and business finances are in the [...]

This festive season, we’re proud to sponsor Hello Dorking and join the local community in celebrating everything that makes our town special. In the centre of town is St Martins Walk by M, an open-air shopping destination in the heart [...]

Dorking is almost ready for this year’s Christmas Festival, with one local charity joining us for the celebrations once again - and they have some exciting milestones ahead. Run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, Nower House Care Home on the [...]

We have been blown away by the standard of entries this year to our Hello Dorking Autumn Photography Competition. Our judges loved the variety and quality of the entries and had a really hard time choosing our winners, however, decisions [...]

Mole Valley District Council has confirmed three full days of free parking in all MVDC-owned car parks in Dorking over the festive season: Saturday 29th November Saturday 6th December Saturday 13th December That means you can enjoy all the activities [...]

 Skipton Building Society Dorking are collecting toys to donate to Beatitude Children's Charity Shop to distribute to the local children for Christmas. This is a tradition Skipton have started and are proud to continue in 2025. Toys can be dropped off to Skipton [...]

Take a look at jobs available in Dorking. We will add to this as more jobs become available. We cannot guarantee when roles will be filled so please check with the individual businesses before applying. Kids 4 Kids Kids 4 [...]

Hello Dorking, Local Artists, and Community Groups Collaborate on Vibrant Town-Wide Public Art Project Hello Dorking is thrilled to announce the completion of a community art initiative: the installation of stunning new artistic planters across the town centre. These planters, [...]

Join the vibrant, friendly community at Content Creatures — a creative, collaborative workplace in the heart of Dorking. Ideal for freelancers, a small digital/web, PR or social content agency. Top floor 347 sq ft + eaves storage: Private and unfurnished [...]

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 [...]