Dorking

Mole Valley

Type:Towns & Villages

West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
Box Hill

About

The historic market town of Dorking is surrounded by the picturesque wooded Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural. The spire of the parish church of St Martins, one of the tallest in the country, acts as a landmark for visitors and local people alike.

Heritage, music and the arts are celebrated in Dorking, dominated by Ralph Vaughan Williams, one of England’s most famous composers, who lived in the town for many years. Music, bands and live entertainment can be enjoyed in pubs, at town centre events and in the Dorking Halls. The Leith Hill Music Festival has continued for over 100 years in Dorking.

Heritage Open Days in this area offers one of the largest programme of events in the UK and don't forget to check out Polesden Lacey, a superbly set National Trust property with stunning views of the Surrey Hills. 

Dorking is an easy place to find with trains to both London Waterloo and London Victoria station in under an hour. The rail service also runs to Gatwick, Brighton, Guildford, Reading and the Midlands. Both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are within an hour’s reach and the south coast ports within driving distance, making Dorking easily accessible to international travellers. 

In 2012 great excitement came to the district in the form of the London 2012 Olympic cycle races.  The cycle route ran through the main High Street of Dorking before several laps of Box Hill, before cyclists headed off towards Leatherhead and the finishing line in London.  Since then the route and Boxhill have become a mecca for cyclists, with everyone from the professional to the amateur taking the challenge of the route.

See what's on nearby with our calendar of events in Surrey or look at out 'What's Nearby' listings below for towns and villages near Dorking.

Looking to stay in Dorking? The White Horse is ideal situated at the top of High Street and with easy access to Denbies Wine Estate and the Surrey Hills.

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What's Nearby

  1. Denbies Wine Estate

    Established in 1986, Denbies Wine Estate is England’s largest single estate vineyard with…

    1.28 miles away
  2. Denbies Hillside

    Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views With amazing views towards…

    1.53 miles away
  3. Box Hill

    Box Hill is well worth a visit with spectacular views, lots of walking opportunities and…

    1.66 miles away
  1. Abinger Roughs and Netley Park

    Hidden woods with ancient trees and flower-sprinkled grasslands, just off the North Downs…

    2.97 miles away
  2. Bocketts Farm Park

    Set in the beautiful countryside, Bocketts Farm offers a great day out whatever the…

    3.71 miles away
  3. Leith Hill

    Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills Leith Hill has always been a popular place for visitors…

    4.48 miles away
  4. Bookham Common

    Ancient commons, mentioned in the Domesday Book, with grassland plains, mighty oak woods…

    4.49 miles away
  5. Reigate Priory Park

    There is something for everyone at this lovely park in the heart of Reigate.

    5.6 miles away
  6. Church of St Peter and St Paul

    Church of St Peter and St Paul

    6.2 miles away
  7. Epsom Downs Racecourse

    Epsom Downs Racecourse is one of England’s premier racecourses located near Epsom, Surrey…

    6.7 miles away
  8. Newlands Corner

    Probably the best views in Surrey can be had from Newlands Corner.

    The woodlands…

    7.31 miles away
  9. Epsom Common

    Epsom Common is recognised nationally as important for wildlife; it covers 176 hectares…

    7.51 miles away
  10. Painshill Landscape Garden

    Painshill is a great family day out and a beautiful 18th century landscape garden to…

    7.86 miles away
  11. Chilworth Gunpower Mills

    Located in the village of Chilworth, this Gunpower Mill is one of the earliest examples…

    7.91 miles away
  12. Chessington World of Adventures Resort

    With over 40 rides and attractions in 10 themed lands, a Zoo with over 1,000 animals and…

    8.2 miles away
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