Places to see in ( Dorking - UK )
Places to see in ( Dorking - UK )
Dorking is a market town in Surrey, England between Ranmore Common in the North Downs range of hills and Leith Hill in the Greensand Ridge, centred 21 miles from London. In the Georgian and Victorian periods six prominent sites in the former parish or on its boundaries became grand country estates: Leith Hill Place, Denbies (today a vineyard/hotel), Norbury Park, Polesden Lacey, Wotton House and Deepdene; five of which along with nearby Box Hill's promontory and chalk grassland slopes belong to the National Trust.
Dorking is a commuter and retirement settlement with three railway stations and a few large offices of multinational companies. Similarly, Malden in 1911, noted the place was almost entirely residential and agricultural, with some lime works on the chalk, though not so extensive as those in neighbouring parishes, a little brick-making, water-mills (corn) at Pixham Mill, and timber and saw-mills. Fine sand often in veins of pink, used for mortar and in glassmaking was dug, particularly in the 19th century — the Dorking Caves were accordingly excavated under southern parts of the town centre itself.
Dorking chickens with short five-toed legs are a major breed. The town has a local government headquarters and hosts repeating loops of the FIA-ranked London-Surrey cycle classic elite category event every year.
Dorking is in the west of the area between hill ranges in southern England known as Holmesdale which has headwaters of several rivers. The town's geography is undulating; for example, the elevation of the southern point of the central one-way system is 76 metres and on its northern side the elevation is 59–60 metres. To the south west of the town is Leith Hill, also owned by the National Trust, the second highest point in the south east of England after Walbury Hill. The tower on the summit elevates the hill to 1,000 ft (300 m) above sea level. The area is towards the east of the Surrey Hills AONB surrounded by the Greensand Ridge, including Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill, as well as the nearby escarpment of the North Downs from Box Hill to Newlands Corner.
Dorking three main trading streets of High Street, West Street and South Street are complemented by a small open-air shopping centre, St Martin's Walk, which is adjacent to the town's main car park and easily accessed from the High Street. In the late 1990s Dorking Halls was given a huge refit, to make it a cinema and theatre complex. In 2003 a new modern leisure centre and swimming pool were added to the Dorking Halls Complex. There is a thin, somewhat shiny metal statue of a Dorking cockerel on the Deepdene roundabout.
Dorking and nearby Box Hill were chosen as part of the route for the 2012 London Olympics cycling road race and have featured in the FIA-ranked London-Surrey cycle classic every year since. The Deepdene Trail, a heritage walking trail, opens in September 2016 offering walks for all levels of fitness in a quiet space just 15 minutes from Dorking High Street.
Dorking is at the junction of the A24 (London to Worthing) and A25 (Maidstone to Guildford) roads. Dorking railway station, on the Epsom to Horsham Sutton & Mole Valley Line. Dorking Deepdene, on the Guildford to Redhill North Downs Line. Dorking West, also on the Guildford to Redhill North Downs Line.
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Guildford + Dorking UK 2020
Choiroke Concert - Dorking Halls
Community Choirs of Greater Gatwick
Cinderella at Dorking Halls
Dorking Halls' fun-packed 2015 panto!
19 - 28 December 2015
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Starring Eurovision Song Contest Winner and Bucks Fizz Legend Jay Aston as Fairy Godmother, and children's TV favourite Gabrielle Green 'Katrina from CBBC's Wolfblood' as Cinderella.
Golden scissors Dorking
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Dawney school Dorking halls Royal Marines
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Drive from Pixham to Dorking (sped up)
Drive from Pixham to Dorking town centre
Dorking Caves
Point Cloud Fly Through of Dorking Caves
Dorking Sun and Snow
Dorking (UK) on Snow Day 2 February 2009 compared with a sunny day 8 March 2009
RPCOC
REDEEMED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
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ANNUAL PRAISE WORSHIP NIGHT 2013
Theme: Companion of the Wise
Date: Saturday 30th November 2013
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking. United Kingdom
Host Minister: Pastor Olaitan Anike Scott-Worsell
Adventure Awaits in Dorking
Dorking is the hidden gem of the home counties. Set in the gorgeous Surrey Hills, we are surrounded by verdant hills, Denbie’s Wine Estate – England’s largest vineyard, and at the top of the highstreet, we have Sorrel – AA England’s Best Restaurant. Dorking is truly exquisite.
Innovators, entrepreneurs, award-winners all invest in this place because it is special. There is something unique about Dorking. From its heritage, its culture and its independent spirit, Dorking has an ease yet determination about it that makes the town and its people a fantastic place to be.
Explore our Meadowbank playpark, our Dorking Wanderers Football Club, our Dorking Museum and caves, independent shops, amazing cafes and restaurants, and all that our surrounding countryside has to offer: Denbies Wine Estate, the Deepdene Trail, Polesden Lacey National Trust and more.
People love it here and we can't wait to share our town with you.
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It begins with three words: outstanding natural beauty that is right on your doorstep. Dorking boasts incredible outdoor spaces that draw those with an independent, free spirit to our town. With access from the M25, Guildford and Gatwick, and an easy train ride from London by train (and with three train stations), Dorking is an easy get-away.
Dorking satisfies the appetite of the weekender-cyclist who craves a bit of the wild outdoors or the collector who’s been searching for the perfect miniature George III mahogany chest of drawers on our Antique Row in West Street. Dorking is renowned for its independent spirit and heritage – just visit our Dorking Museum, noted by BBC Surrey as one of their ‘Things to Do’ in Surrey.
Visit and take tea the only remaining Pilgrim home in the United Kingdom – American Presidents claim ancestry to the Mullins family through William’s daughter Priscilla Alden.
But there’s so much more to Dorking than its past – it has a thriving cultural and independent shopping scene. It is home to local, independent traders, quirky boutiques, a vibrant art scene, a Farmer’s Market-like Sustainable Food Float, and to the Michelin-starred, award-winning Sorrel, AA’s Restaurant of the Year – England.
Thanks to visionaries, dreamers and well, Dorkinians, this quintessential market town is leading revolutions in local food, pastry, craft spirits and beer, putting Dorking on the world’s culinary radar.
Dorking has activities for both active parents and children, like the Dorking Sports Centre, Dorking Halls and the Meadowbank Playground and Softplay as well as incredible outdoor spaces at National Trust locations like Polesden Lacy, Leith Hill, Ranmore Common, and Box Hill.
We’ve even got an award-winning vineyard on our doorstep. Denbies Wine Estate is arguably the most beautiful (and largest) in the whole of the United Kingdom.
If you can’t decide what to do first, whether you have an afternoon, a weekend or a week, check out Dorking’s upcoming events or our local’s guide that will satisfy your appetite to escape the expected and explore Dorking. Also, we are launching a new website so stay tuned for a clean, modern new look and feel.
In the meantime, download our Dorking LoyalFreeApp to check out our local offers and destination guide and sign up for our e-newsletter on our website to stay in touch on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @HelloDorking.
Dorking is a hidden gem in the heart of the Surrey Hills. We hope to see you soon.
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Arseholes of London and Dorking 2015
This Video show a collection of videos from 2015 so far, showcasing some of London and Dorkings arseholes... Enjoy.
Polesden Lacey near Dorking Surrey.
A house and gardens tour of Polesden Lacey - a National Trust property.
6th Sept 2012.
Unedited Short 1960,s Cine Film, Mill Lane to Dorking Bus Garage
Unedited Colour Cine Film taken in the 1960,s A short car journey from Mill lane through the High Street and South Street to the Bus Garage.
DORKING DRUNKS FIGURE OF 8
DORKING DRUNKS FIGURE OF 8 46 car final
Escape to Dorking
Escape to the idyllic market town of #Dorking, nestled in the #SurreyHills for #shopping, #sport, #cycling, #hiking, and incredible #cafes, #pubs and award-winning #restaurants.
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Chantel McGregor - Like No Other/Voodoo Chile - Dorking Halls - 30/05/2014
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Wooton House Dorking South East England
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