It appears that business openings can be like buses, they come in 3’s!
In the last month we have had 3 fantastic businesses open in Dorking so read on to find perhaps a new favourite!
Conundrum Gifts
Say hello to Conundrum Gifts!
The idea is simple: they’re helping you solve gifting dilemmas with a carefully curated collection of considerate, funny, unusual and interesting presents for the people in your life (who definitely deserve something special).
Step inside and find:
Jewellery
Leather goods
Stationery
Gifts for men
Games, gadgets and puzzles
Novelty gifts and unique finds
For all possible occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, thank yous, and the person who’s impossible to buy for!
It’s personal, thoughtful, and offers so much more than panic buying online – it’s exactly why independent shops like this are so great to have in town.
34–36 South Street, Dorking
The Historical Herbologist
A unique and independent business is putting down roots in Dorking… 
The Historical Herbologist is about to open in St Martin’s Walk.
Part shop, part workshop space and entirely inspired by the natural world, it’s a place for those with a love for herbs, botanicals, creativity and reconnecting with nature.
Inside you’ll find a carefully curated collection of botanical products, herbal-inspired gifts and sustainable brands, alongside workshops designed to help you discover new skills and slow down for a while.
And to celebrate opening weekend, they have a couple of lovely offers for you.
You can also enjoy 20% off botanical workshops until the end of June 2026 using the code SOLSTICE20.
Workshops include:
Herbal tea blending
Natural skincare making
Herbal kokedamas
Botanical inks
And more
📍21c St Martin’s Walk, Dorking
Shah’s Halal
Dorking’s food scene has a new addition… 
We’re saying hello to Shah’s Halal on Dorking High Street.
Serving freshly prepared wraps, platters, gyros and salads, they’re the latest independent food business to choose Dorking as their home – and it’s always exciting to welcome new businesses to the town.
And because first impressions matter, they’re inviting everyone to pop in and meet them on opening day.
Friday 26th June
2pm–4pm
Free platters to try
One great thing about Dorking is its growing choice of independent food businesses, each bringing a different flavour to our town.
Starting a new business takes courage and hard work, so let’s give them a warm Dorking welcome.
📍41 High Street, Dorking
Thank you for supporting Dorking’s businesses!
