Dorking Heart of the Surrey Hills
The historic market town of Dorking is surrounded by the picturesque wooded Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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.
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.
This year the London 2012 Olympic Games brings further excitement to the town, when the Men’s and Ladies Road Cycle Races come through Dorking and loop neighbouring Box Hill before heading to London.
Visit Dorking during 2012 and enjoy the attractions in and around Dorking - excellent independent shops, a thriving arts community, stunning landscape, and a renowned antiques quarter.
www.visitdorking.com
Visit Mole Valley Dorking events
General Market Every Friday St Martins Walk Car Park
Farmers Market 3rd Saturday of the month South Street
For these and other touring specialist markets
www.visitdorking.com
Leith Hill Festival April
One of the country’s leading choral events, held annually in Dorking, Surrey since 1905.
www.lhmf.co.uk
London 2012 Road Cycling Races 28 and 29 July
The Olympic Games men’s and ladies road cycling races come through Dorking and nearby Box Hill. Watch the races and enjoy all the town centre celebrations over these two days.
Heritage Open Days September A programme of free events with guided walks, talks, exhibitions and access to buildings in celebration of Mole Valley’s Heritage.
www.molevalley.gov.uk
Christmas Lights Switch-On November
Celebrate the switching on of Christmas lights with special guests at St Martins Walk Shopping Centre.
Gala Night Christmas Festival December
Christmas celebrations with live music, roving street entertainment and shops in fancy dress!
Andy Newbold 14 Visit Surrey 2012
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