Welcome to Hello Dorking
Your Dorking Business Improvement District. This is your hub for discovering local events, unique shopping experiences, and exclusive offers in the heart of Dorking town centre.
Say Hello to Dorking!
Whether you are planning your first visit to the town or you were born and bred here there is plenty to discover in Dorking! We have put together a number of itineraries based around different interests. So if you have a day or longer you’ll find plenty to do in Dorking, the heart of Surrey.
9th September 2025
As part of Dorking’s Walking Festival, Hello Dorking and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre are delighted to share a fascinating town centre walk inspired by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams Although born in Gloucestershire, Vaughan Williams had strong Surrey connections [...]
19th July 2025
Dorking is beautiful to explore in any type of weather, but when it is pouring with rain you may prefer to discover some of the inside delights of our lovely town. Here's our top things to do in Dorking on [...]
6th May 2025
This article was updated May 2025 If you’re the kind of traveller who revels in the thrill of an unexpected find, welcome. If you’ve already uncovered Dorking’s charms, congratulations. You’re in on the secret. But if you haven’t? Well, let’s [...]
25th April 2025
An area of Dorking has just become very stylish! Aya Boutique have re-opened on the corner of West Street, transforming the old HSBC bank building into a shopping haven for stylish women. The owner Deborah Koffi has curated a beautiful [...]
What’s On
Do you have an event coming up in Dorking? Share your details using our simple form and we’ll add your event to the calendar if appropriate.
We are delighted to invite you to the Annual Meeting for Levy Payers where you can hear all about the impact your levy has had over the past year, initial plans for the next 12 months and a chance for you to input ideas and ask any questions. Members of the board and the BID [...]
Thinking about buying a cargo bike? Come on down to discover whether it’s right for you and your family. Meet other parents who have a cargo bike and chat about how it works for them, what their kids think of it, which style (long tail or front loader) will work best for your family and what are [...]
Join Hello Dorking at Dorking Halls for our ever popular Craft Capers, this time with a Wicked theme. Make spooky crafts to take home all for free! And whilst you're in town why not explore our amazing shops, restaurants and cafes. You can drop in any time between 10am and 1pm and it is suitable [...]
Sponsored by HJP Chartered Financial Planners Catch up over a drink with fellow business owners before the festive season kicks off. Are you on track to achieve both your business and your personal goals? HJP Chartered Financial Planners is situated in South Street, Dorking and specialise in many aspects of wealth management including investment planning, [...]
Hello Dorking News
For the latest and greatest news about our brilliant town and the Dorking BID, look no further than Hello Dorking News.
3rd October 2025
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 [...]
3rd October 2025
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 [...]
26th September 2025
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 [...]
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