Welcome to Dorking

Dorking is a historic market town located in Surrey, England. The town is situated at the foot of the North Downs and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Dorking has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Dorking is the 18th-century St Martin's Church, which is located in the town centre. The church is known for its impressive spire, which can be seen from miles around.

Dorking is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. The town is home to several art galleries and museums, including the Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, which showcases the town's history and heritage. There are also several theatres and performance venues in Dorking, including the Dorking Halls, which hosts a variety of live performances throughout the year. The town is also home to several festivals and events, including the Dorking Food and Drink Festival, which celebrates the town's culinary heritage.

In addition to its rich history and vibrant arts scene, Dorking is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling trails to explore. The North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Farnham to Dover, passes through Dorking, and there are many other trails and paths to explore in the surrounding area. Dorking is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the popular Denbies Wine Estate, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Dorking Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy	West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1BY 01306882397 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carolyn Scrutton	Norfolk Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3JA 01306883934 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Alden	St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2HS 01306883547 School Website
The Ashcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Panting	Ashcombe Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1LY 1306886312 School Website
St Martins C Of E Controlled Primary School Dorking Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gorecka & Mrs Mandy Parsonson	Ranmore Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1HW 01306883474 School Website
The Priory C Of E Voluntary Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Trimnell	West Bank Dorking Surrey RH4 3DG 01306887337 School Website
Powell Corderoy Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Darke	Longfield Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DF 01306883373 School Website
Unified Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Annabelle Thomas	Chart Lane South Dorking RH5 4DB 1737215488 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jacky Fyson	Goodwyns Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2LR 01306884506 School Website
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Coles	School Lane Westcott Dorking RH4 3QF 1306881136 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 0.57 Miles

Box Hill & Westhumble Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Surrey, RH5 6BT 1.44 Miles

Betchworth Pebble Hill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BZ 2.91 Miles

Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 3.56 Miles

Bookham Church Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3JG 4.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Metro Cars 01293 522222 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1UR 0.08 Miles
Dorking Cars 01306 884411 66 Beresford Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2DG 0.26 Miles
Surrey Minibus 07950 608769 Holmbury Villa, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HZ 0.45 Miles
Ladybird Taxis Ltd 07880 703993 38 Lincoln Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TD 0.49 Miles
1-4U Dorking Taxis 07710 647453 Valencia House, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 0.50 Miles
Diorking 1.4U Taxis 07710 647453 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 0.50 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 0.52 Miles
Fbr Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 Station Rd, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HF 0.53 Miles
Cheap Taxis Dorking 01306 244689 Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TP 0.74 Miles
Advance Taxi Service 07834 371946 Upper Path/Stubs Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2PT 0.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dorking Bo Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorking Halls Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ranmore Road P O Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Fairfield Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vincent Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pauls Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalkpit Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deepdene Vale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Medwyn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SD
Medwyn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SD
Medwyn Surgery 01306 882422	Medwyn Surgery Medwyn Ctr, Reigate Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1SD
Dorking Medical Practice 01306 881313	New House Surgery 142A South Street Dorking Surrey RH4 2QR
Dorking Community Health & Care Team 01306 646265	Dorking Hospital St Pauls Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA

Local Stores

Great Bookham
8 High Street
Great Bookham
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT23 4AG
01372 452006
Store Website
3.71 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Dorking
Westcott Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DP 01306 882996 dorking@medivet.co.uk Website 0.42 miles

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Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 0.75 miles
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Medivet Brockham
58 Middle Street Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7HW 01737 842307 brockham@medivet.co.uk Website 2.16 miles
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Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
Rothwell House Church Road Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3JP 01372 452531 3.98 miles

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Pet Doctors Fetcham
145 Cobham Road Fetcham Leatherhead Surrey KT22 9HX 01372 379636 fetcham@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
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Medivet Leatherhead - Winton Lodge
76 Copthorne Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7EE 01372 360699 leatherhead@medivet.co.uk Website 4.76 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 1.63 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Norbury Park Leatherhead
Starting Off From The Young Street Car Park There Are A Variety Of Walks From This Point Following The River Mole Towards West Humble. There Are Farm Animals On Route But Also Lots Of Opportunities For Off The Lead Walks. The Walks Can Be As Short As Half A Hour Or As Long As Three/Four Hours With A Variety Of Options Of Heading Towards Dorking Or Ranmore Common And Polesden Lacey. If You Want To Explore A Os Map Is Helpful. Unnamed Road Fetcham Leatherhead Lancashire KT22 9BP 2.50 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 3.63 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 4.58 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 6.16 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 6.25 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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