Top 24 things to do and attractions in Dorking

It was a wonderful biking trip from Purley to Box Hill on a ebike. At 68 years of age I could cycle 50 KMS and explore British Countryside. Worth the effort.

I love this place as it's 30 minute drive for me. A good place to enjoy nature, trails and good food options within 5 minutes walk. Plenty of parking available, and kids can enjoy the place as they have Children specific Trails too with few nature activities that my child enjoys! Definitely one of my favourite place in the UK.

Did Box Hill, Lodge Hill and Juniper Hill Circular that having up and down always but the terrain within 200m that so far not too hard. The view of box hill is so good.

Great views, National Trust car park saves a hike up the hill (cost is free for National Trust members, prices on attached photos for non-members); follow the NT sign up the zig zag Road. We did the stepping stone walk on a warm but mercifully not sunny day in August. It was doable in comfy trainers although it did involve a very steep descent down the steps from the car park to the stepping stones and then we followed the path along the river (although you can't actually see the river) back to the village where the zig zag road starts going up the hill. The path back up the hill starts just to the left of the hotel on the roundabout and is very steep, so you need to be fully mobile and relatively fit to get up there. It looked very slippery for those coming down that way as it was just a gravel path on a steep hill, not steps like going down to the stepping stones. We did the whole walk slowly with a 4 year old who definitely needed carrying for the steepest parts and with a few stops to catch out breath and have a snack it took us approx 2 hours. It was a nice walk but we didn't realise how steep the slopes would be and wished we had taken more water!

Beautiful place for some serious incline hiking, or just a gentle walk depending on what route you take. Perfect for training for a big climb/hike up a mountain, also nice for a dog walk with some really great views! Definitely bring plenty of water with you and ideally some hiking poles if you’re a bit unfit or need that extra support if you’re doing the longer, hilly routes as it is VERY steep in places! A cafe is situated at the car park but it’s very expensive. There’s also toilets there and usually an ice cream van in the car park in sunny weather (again, extortionate prices (£5.50 for a small whippy ice cream) but it’s there if you want it! :) There’s free water fountains there though which is handy for refilling your bottle. Parking is around £10 for the day, or free for disabled badge holders and national trust members. Overall, great place!

A beautiful and peaceful hike! I had a great time at Box Hill! The scenery on the drive up was beautiful, and the 20-30 minute hike to the top was definitely worth it. It was so peaceful and the views were stunning. The only minor issue was parking. We ended up having to use the private car park in front of the hotel, which cost £4.95 for 2 hours. Just something to be aware of if you're planning a visit! Despite that, it was a fantastic experience and I'd highly recommend it for a peaceful walk with amazing views.

Great place for a day out with family or friends. Walking shoes are recommended. Be prepared for a moderate difficulty, lots of steps parts ( on the way from The Stepping Stones up to Box Hill we accounted 278) . Beautiful views from every side. At the top is a parking, if you are a National Trust member is free if not you have to pay. Coffee shop is cosy, with lots of choices of food and drinks, helpful and kind staff, toilets available. Highly recommended.

Vineyard size: England’s largest, with approximately 265 acres of vines—about 10% of plantings in the UK . • Annual visitors: Around 300,000 guests enjoy tours, tastings, and on-site amenities . • Visitor Centre: Includes a working winery tour, 360° cinema, wine cellars, lecture space, two restaurants (Garden Conservatory & Gallery), and a well-stocked wine and gift shop

Set against rolling hills, this estate offers a charming blend of nature and refinement. The tours are informative, with knowledgeable guides who bring the vineyards to life. Wines are varied and enjoyable, though a few lack the depth of finer European rivals. Dining is pleasant with scenic views. Overall, a rewarding experience that balances education and leisure, deserving a confident four stars.

Wonderful place where you can spend a day immerse in the nature of the wineyards. In Autumn the colours of the trees and the leaves will leave you speechless. The tpur with the little train is fabulous qs every year.i defenitely reccommend to visit thia wonderful estate.

Great walk with fantastic views. Somewhat uphill. Had a good sandwich, but the fish n chips looked better. Coffee was good although the “barrister “ didn’t know the difference between an Americano and Long Black -“ they tell us it’s just coffee!!” Bought a Christmas decoration and a clockwork Christmas tree from the shop. Autumn colours lovely

Enjoyed the tea and train tour at the wine estate. Afternoon tea was delicious (both savoury and sweet, and there was plenty to go around). Would have liked a bit more instruction / organisation from the team about what the experience entailed. The hotel restaurant team were not prepared to receive us after the tour finished so there was a bit of waiting around which interrupted the momentum of what was otherwise a fab day. The wine was great too!

Considering this is a working vineyard it's great that there is open access for walkers and you are able to take in the stunning views and get up close to the grapes! Has a spacious gift shop and as a relief to older walkers the toilets are free to use!

Had the best stay and wine tour at Denbies!! Eduardo at the hotel gave us a 5 star stay!! Even put the heaters on outside and let us finish our bottle of wine there after dinner. Thank you Eduardo for making our stay extra special X

The trail offers breathtaking views of the nature, unique opportunity to connect with nature, breathe fresh air, and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors.The sun shone brilliantly, The area is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty. The whole landscape was bathed in a warm, inviting glow, a scene that felt both serene and awe-inspiring. It really helps us to reconnect with ourself taking time out from mundane things we do keep the life moving.

Box Hill in Surrey is a beautiful place to visit, especially if you enjoy nature, walking, and stunning views. The panoramic scenery from the top is breathtaking, and on a clear day, you can see far across the Surrey Hills. The area has well-marked walking trails, from gentle family-friendly paths to more challenging hikes through the woodland. The woodland itself is peaceful and full of wildlife, making it a lovely escape from busy city life. There are picnic areas where you can relax, and it’s also dog-friendly, so great if you want to bring your pet along. The Old Fort adds a bit of history to the visit, and the National Trust café nearby is handy for snacks or a warm drink after a walk. Parking is available, and the site is managed by the National Trust, so it feels safe and well looked after. Overall, Box Hill is a fantastic spot for fresh air, exercise, and enjoying the beauty of the English countryside.

Nice place for refreshment. Nice scenary plus train going scene.must recommended. Parking Fee 1 hour 2₤.

Beautiful areas and plenty to see and explore. Bare in mind which area you go to as some places aren't suitable for wheelchair/walking aid users. Rangers are never too far off either so areas are safe and well maintained. I'd also recommend having a phone with WiFi so you can use a map to navigate places if you want to explore less populated areas.

Beautiful area with superb scenery and extensive views from the numerous hilltop viewpoints. Idyllic villages, quaint local architecture, lovely churches and varied landscapes ranging from chalk downland to sandy heaths make it a fine place to escape the bustle of surrounding towns and cities. There are countless opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding, and the extensive tree coverage provides plenty of shade for dogs during the summer months. The main visitor attractions are generally maintained to a very high standard, with provision for parking, cafés and well signposted trails. Look beyond the popular attractions and there are some hidden gems to be found, with sprawling heathlands and rocky hills more similar to Dorset than anywhere in southeast England. It's worth doing some research and heading off the beaten path, as the best known places can get very busy on weekends. Of all the scenic regions I've visited in southeast England, the Surrey Hills has a consistency of beauty through the landscape and villages that few can match. It's worth visiting in every season, with beautiful bluebells in spring, swathes of purple heather in summer and stunning autumn colours. For a very pleasant woodland walk interspersed with great views, and a stop for lunch at a country pub, it's hard to beat.

This is one the best national parks I've been to in England it is so peaceful and calm the view from here is fantastic you can see the city and the small village from the hill it is also fun because you can roll down the hill or go for a picnic. It's a national park you can also have a small hike there if you want l. There is a small river there too and you can have a walk there too so much wildlife full of nature I hundred percent recommend everyone going there if you do enjoy.

Lovely anytime of year as the colours chanywith the sessions....

There's a choice of car parks , smallish ones, depending how physically able you are to climb through the woods to summit and tower. Tower is only open at weekends and BH's. Views are brilliant from summit and even better from top of Tower. I went in brilliant sunshine. Small cafe hatch , seating is benches outside. No toilets.

Nice to cycle, walk or drive to. Lovely walk through the woods. Great views from the top. Small coffee and pastries kiosk in the Tower basement. Nearby Leith Hill Place and rhododendrons park also worth a visit

Lovely place for trail walking. We completed - Friday Street to Leith Hill Circular trail, which took around 4 hours and honestly it was really enjoyable. Some rocky tracks, some steep uphills and downhills make the trail interesting and fun. Overall really pleasant walk with beautiful view points.

Lovely place been loads of times. Good easy walk up and cracking views. The tower was open, and free, last time we went! What a result

Great walk and beautiful views from the tower. Peaceful and worth visiting

Great views. Nearby parking. Epic run and cycle routes. Cafe too.

Went on New Year's day. Car park was free but completely full by 11am. Extremely muddy walk from car park to Leith Tower. It was closed when we got there but stunning views of Surrey Hills.

Fabulous little museum, which is free!! So informative and packed full of a wonderful history of Dorking. Really nice artefacts that add to the very interesting history of this little town. Would recommend this highly, especially if doing one of the walks or tours of Dorking.

Lots of history of surrey, it I'd quite small but it is free to visit and worth visiting. It has friendly staff who have alot of knowledge on the history of this area.

lots of interesting stories about the people and places around Dorking - free entry and fully recommended.

Great little local historical museum with direct connections to the Mayflower!

A lovely, quaint museum! Very knowledgeable volunteer staff - lots of interesting, informative displays. There's a small public car park in West Street just before the museum - go slowly as it's easy to miss! Currently the museum is only open Thursday to Saturday but is well worth the couple of quid entrance fee.

Its free, but well worth donating for. What a gem, really exceeded my expectations with all the dinosaur fossils. Great to absorb the local history

Fabulous town museum, very nicely curated.

So lucky to have Dorking Halls. Great venue showing all latest films at a reasonable price. The yearly membership is really worth getting. Been twice in recent weeks to see different comedians - both shows were excellent. Love the variety of shows DH offer. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Bar good too. Can’t comment on food as haven’t eaten there. Overall though great venue

Wonderful historic home of Rudyard Kipling and very knowledgeable friendly staff. Smaller estate than sim Trusts but lovely to walk around. Groundsman do a lovely job of keeping it like the family home it was, very simple planting. Tea rooms are dog friendly but beware of the pesky wasps in the back garden!

Had a great time here watching our school concert. Comfortable seats and good view of stage from wherever you sit really. Parking just outside, albeit a bit busy at times, and venue is easy to get to and find (well signposted).

Excellent venue. Good service at bar even at a busy show. Seating was adequate and comfortable. Sound was excellent. The carpark next door can get full, so don't rely on being able to find a spot on a busy evening!

Visited fo Dirty DC and Faux Fighters tribute acts which were great. Pleasent visit will return

Loved it from start to finish great panto for the family very funny nice venue we normally go to epsom play house every year but decided to try this we will definitely return. Cinderella the cast were great and the venue is nice and airy big bar with quick service plenty of toilets and very clean.

Great venue with great acts and really good as a cinema.

Amazing staff, location, history, food and beverage options. The Scone, Ginger cake and toasties were the best I had while visiting the UK recently. This will be my first stop when we are back in Eight weeks

I am totally in love with this place. We were there for breakfast around 9 AM in the morning and we were their first customer ☺️. Such warm staff, they served us really well. They come and ask you if everything is ok, if you like your food or not, If you want anything specific with your food. They have preserved their place really well and written everything about the story of how this place has started.

Best Scone I have ever had and in such cute cafe full of rich history about William Mullins a local shoemaker and Pilgrim Father who travelled to America on The Mayflower in 1620. This cafe was his home 👌

If you're looking for an unhurried shopping break, value for money, great tea and tasty, then Mullins is your stop in Dorking. Take time to relax, as that's what it's for. The coffee and walnut cake is a particular favourite. Or a jacket spud. Or anything you fancy ...

Not being from the area, I asked a local where is best to go as I had a few hours to kill. They pointed me in the direction of Mullins. I was greeting by great customer service and even better food, iced coffee which was perfect and you can tell they do put a lot of care into their food and their relationships with customers. Whilst sitting here there were people coming in just to say hi to the staff! Great atmosphere and if you are travelling through Dorking, it’s definitely worth to stop.

Met the girls for lunch, table pre booked. I have never been so rushed to make a meal choice made a very uncomfortable meet up. Then asked for bill, bill arrived, guy came clutching the pdq machine....were paying cash, had to ask for a few minutes to get sorted. Appreciate small venue, so no doubt getting bums on seats.....will not be going back. Food was OK....nothing to shout about.

We drove out of our way to visit Mullins Coffee shop, and the location where my 10th great grandfather, William Mullins, worked and lived as a shoemaker. I am a 9th great grandson of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, Williams daughter, all Mayflower pilgrims that sailed to America in 1620. Basil and Susan were the most gracious hosts, and the lunch was delicious. We had a jacket and a pannini, both excellent. When we left an hour later, we were sad to have to tell them goodbye! They were so kind! We consider them our newest friends and would highly recommend them for a personable, historical, and culinary delight!

Just wow. The food is all handmade, wholesome, and hearty. I would definitely recommend the sausage roll. The farm shop has local honey, which we have regularly to try and settle our hay-fever. Gorgeous handmade items such as pillows, gifts, jewellery, and even artwork, but my favourite were the logs designed for bees and wildlife! There is a play area suitable for kids, maybe not for babies or little toddlers, while you have a coffee. But there are cute cows in the field next door they would love to see. There are plenty of shady seats and benched for sun lovers outside and a number of indoor seats in the airy and light cafe. Loads of parking with an overflow car park too.

I’ve lived locally for 26 years and never heard of this place until now. A lovely spot. Great staff. Space for kids and dogs. Great for aviation enthusiasts with the Gatwick flight path. Ample parking.

Reviewing solely as a place to eat: It's a handy (and popular) stop-off for cyclists, with indoor and outdoor eating areas. It isn't the cheapest, but I know for a fact that they cater for vegetarians, as I had a vegetarian (vegan, I think) pastry and salad for lunch. There's a wide range of lunch options, from full meal down to snack size, which is useful.

I love Tanhouse Farm shop and cafe. Delightful venue for lunch and/or coffee. Very child and dog friendly. Large outside seating area and parking. Great to use as a base for a lovely, pretty flat, farm countryside walk. Food is great. Home made. British. Vegetarian. My quiche was delicious.

Planned a lunchtime cycle to stop here, was unfortunately not great. Flat white was more a white Americano and the sausage roll was dry with little flavour. Carrot cake (not pictured as I was given this at the counter and was hungry!) was nice, a redeeming snippet, but would rather have finished with it.

Just been for breakfast. The food was good but you don't get much for the price. I had the small breakfast, I asked for poached egg it was hard so disappointed on that.also probably only had a small spoon of mushroom. My partner had a small breakfast and cup of tea, I had a flat white and the bill was over £21. Defo won't go here again

I have driven past this place many times and had always promised myself one of their full English breakfasts. It was around 930am on a Wednesday morning on a glorious sunny day when I went past the entrance and decided that today was the day I'd fulfil my self promise. Drove up the drive and turned into a reasonably sized grass covered car park. Parked up and made my way into the Farm shop and ordered a full English and a cuppa. Came to £10.90. Went outside as it was such a nice day and found an empty wooden table with bench seats available, sat down and enjoyed the sunshine and watched children playing on the fort and rocking platform whilst waiting for my breakfast. It wasn't long in coming. A nice full English two eggs, two rashes of bacon, a couple of hash browns, a couple of sausage patties, half a tomato, mushrooms and a couple of slices of toast and butter plus a cup of breakfast tea - should have taken a photo of it but was more focused on eating. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great. As I ate a succession of cars appeared and the car park and tables filled with families, Many with young children. Seems I had timed my visit to perfection. I shall certainly be returning.

This was something. I was staying in the hotel and wanted to grab a quick bite for dinner. When I arrived, I was standing in the doorway for a solid 5 minutes waiting for someone to tell me which table is free. A guest finally took pity on me and informed me which tables where available. The waiters were kind- but ignored me for a solid 15 minutes. I ordered the gnocchi - which I assumed would be a safe choice - they arrived after a very short time... The taste was bitter and tangy. Half melted cheese was sprinkled across the gnocchi but did nothing to elevate the taste. While the gnocchi in the center where piping hot the gnocchi on the outside were cold. I am not sure what to make of it. Overall this was a strange experience and I would not recommend having dinner there. The manager offered to comp the meal which was a very nice offer.

The best thing about this restaurant is the service, hence the 1 star. It is just a shame it is let down by such awful food. The cod tacos were stale. The tacos were so hard and chewy, they were awful and the cod was a poor quality fish finger at best. The chicken Katsu said on the menu it was homemade, it definitely was not, it had no flavour at all, the sauce tasted very processed. My husband had the schnitzel, which was a cordon bleu chicken, not a schnitzel. It was supposed to come with a smoked tomato salad, which was not the case, it was just normal cold tomatoes. It has put us off having breakfast here, so we are going elsewhere.

Waited around 3 and a half hours for food that was Tesco bought (hot wings), steak had clear signs of being glued together. Service was unbelievably bad, after we complained they had a comedic level of sas. Overall considering the price, service and quality of the food, may be one of the worst places Iv ever been. Nice scenery though😐

Great experience of a posh afternoon tea. The full experience had too much sweet dishes and not enough sandwiches. Would have preferred it the other way round. We ran out of sandwiches and wanted more, whereas we could finish the macaroons, and other sweets. A little expensive but okay for a treat.

My party of six had afternoon tea at the Burford Bridge Hotel this afternoon. We were quite full and couldn't eat the selection of cakes so we asked our server if we could have a 'doggy bag' to take them home. We were told it wasn't possible to take food out of the dining room. We asked why and were told it was company policy. Absolute nonsense, this is food we'd PAID for! Every five star hotel and Michelin star restaurant allows you to take home uneaten food. This ridiculous rule ruined the whole experience for us.

Excellent food and good service. Very nice location and clean, comfortable restaurant. Relatively expensive but not crazy prices. We had the fixed price Sunday lunch menu with a choice of 4-5 options for each course. Very nice waiting area near the bar where you can look at the menu while waiting for your table.

Just had a family lunch in the Emlyn Restaurant, the food was fantastic! The linguini absolutely superb and the fish and chips were also well received by my family. What made the lunch even better was the wonderful service we received from Farid and the team, they created a warm and joyful atmosphere, so good we immediately booked to return.

This is a really nice place to relax and catch some nice fish. The only bad thing that has happened recently it’s that the old lake has been sold off and now is a private lake and there is no access for the public for fishing!

This was the first time I've fished Bury hill in well over 15 years, as I moved from the area..... Lovely location and the fishing was spot on for me too.... Nice to meet up with Dave in the tackle shop, who couldn't be more helpful with a few angling tips.... Caught over 50 odd bream my target species and even a Zander... I'll diffaintly return again soon

Great fishing. Very well kept grounds. And a very friendly man in the ticket office / bait shop... Also hot food and drinks delivered to your swim!!!

Big lake purpose built platforms to fish from. Little tackle shop on site. Fishing was hard but an enjoyable day.

Love this fishery, caught all my PB's here. Shame the old lake is shutting to day ticket. Other lakes are well worth the trip though. Beautifully kept grounds. Dave in the tackle shop is a wealth of knowledge and has time to explain things. Top bloke 👊

Great fishing,friendly staff & lovely place to fish !!🎣🎣🎣

Still as beautiful as when I fished it as a kid. And will most likely get membership to fish temple. Just such a stunning place

Great place to hike with some stunning scenes. Drive to Dorking RH5 6BY Burford Bridge Hotel or take train. Then the path start just next to the hotel. There is parking available, make sure take coins for 8 hours parking it's around 10 pounds. There are free parking as well but not available often

Box Hill – Stunning Countryside Walks Box Hill is a truly beautiful part of the Surrey Hills and perfect for a countryside walk. The views from the top are breathtaking, stretching right across the valley and beyond. There’s a great variety of trails to choose from — whether you’re after a gentle stroll or a longer, more challenging hike, there’s something for everyone. It’s dog-friendly, with lots of open space and woodland for them to enjoy, and there are spots where you can stop for a picnic while taking in the scenery. The paths are well-marked, and there’s a National Trust café and facilities at the top which is a nice bonus after a long walk. A peaceful escape into nature, and one of the best walking spots in Surrey. Highly recommended for families, dog walkers, and anyone who loves the outdoors.

Omg, love this place!!! Good workout (in my case - for my lounges), feast for eyes. I’m one of those people who like wonder out of pathways, so yeah, you can find some unexpected amazing places around as well!

Box hill , tadworth Worth visiting climb 270 steps to see the amazing and blissful view of the nature you won’t regret it!! Either did I!! The hill acts as its best support to make the turn into a beautiful place for people who hike . Also it’s connected to stepping stones walk . Following the river side walk with crystal clear water.✨🌊🌴🌱🪻🦗🦋🐝

Fantastic 8 mile walk with amazing views. Some challenging up the hills and tricky down the hills segments but rewarded with great panorama and good coffee in the shop.

Great trails and views. Good NT amenities. Very busy at weekends and Bank Hols. Download walks free from the website. Avoid summer Sundays as the bikers that meet in Burford ruin the beautiful countryside atmosphere by doing circuits of Zig-Zag Road on loud powerful motorcycles. Weekdays best. Wear sturdy shoes and it’s windy up top.

I recently visited National Trust Box Hill and had an absolutely wonderful time! The views from the top are breathtaking, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. The stepping stones are a fun and picturesque feature, perfect for a leisurely walk. I brought along my dog, Shadow, and he absolutely loved exploring the trails. There is also a charming second-hand book store, where you can browse and pick up a few treasures. There are plenty of walking trails to explore, catering to all fitness levels, and the area is great for picnics and family outings.

Been here a few times, love this place. The walks are beautiful and there are quite a few paths to take. Scenery is unmatched for this part of Surrey and would thoroughly recommend it. Great for walking your dog as well. The walk from the car park to the tower is about 20 minutes but well worth it.

Lovely place, great views. Need to try get here when the tower is open, it's very hit and miss and dependent on volunteers being there

Beautiful place for a hike, there is a cafe in the tower for a small bite or coffee. It can get really busy on weekends, but plenty of space to spread out and lots of walking paths. We parked at the bottom and hiked up, it’s about a medium level of steepness. You can purchase tickets to go inside the tower, but it was closed for renovations for several months when we went.

Lovely views and a nice little cafe up bye the tower severing teas and coffees and hot sausages rolls and uv got leith hill place a national trust house as well near by

Great walk for all abilities. With car parks at different sections up the hill so can walk for hours or just 20 minutes. Great views and scrummy sausage rolls and hot chocolates available at the tower. Would definitely take a look from the top of the tower if open. Beautiful and on a clear day you can see to the coast.

A fantastic day, the sun was shining, the outlook over surrey was stunning,and after a walk, a well-deserved coffee and cake from the on site cafe

This is a lovely spot to walk to on a sunny day. Lots of free parking around the area with easy walking routes up to the tower. A nice cafe in the base of the tower, which creates a bit of a buzz around it. The cafe can often have a rather large queue on a nice day, although I'm not blaming them at all, it's a small cafe with a dedicated team working as quickly as they can!

Lovely walking trail with excellent views. Not too busy and great for a shorter walk. Information boards dotted around explaining the history of the gardens with guided tours also available.

End August. Google maps took me into a large private car park servicing flats. So I went back up the hill and parked by the entrance of the footpath blocked for cars. Information boards. A pleasant stroll uphill past mature rhododendrons overlooking the old formal gardens leading from the private car park. Up 125 steps to the view. On the way back picked lots of very good blackberries Only three other peopleon a Friday afternoon.

Unusual trail with an interesting history, just outside Dorking. A network of paths lead up hillsides densely covered with rhododendrons. At the top of the hill there are good views and a circular bench, surrounded in October by a sea of fallen acorns - need to be careful walking over them! A flight of steps leads down to the gardens, home to some ornamental plants, the "Embattled Tower" and Coady the lion. The trail is well signed, with various information boards explaining its history. Once the site of an impressive manor house (demolished in the late 1960s), the gardens were atmospheric in the late afternoon shade, with a strong sense of past glory. Pictures on the boards showed the house in its heyday, would have been quite a sight to see. There are a couple of parking spaces at the entrance gate, if these are full it's about 20 minutes walk from the nearest parking in town. The trail can extend into longer walks around Dorking if you have more time to spend.

A beautiful hidden gem of Dorking, lovely views from the top of the hill and enough rhododendrons to last you a lifetime in the gardens. The only downside is that there's not much in the way of parking nearby. But as a result the area is quieter than you might expect for somewhere so lovely. There is a Deepdene app that you can download with details of the trails and historical tidbits about each location. Also, at the entrance on the A24 there are free leaflets with maps for you to take to enhance your enjoyment.

It's a lovely place for a walk, it has been very well renovated and isn't far from the town for parking!! 15 mins walk from station 2! It's hilly in places so take good footwear we only visited the restored gardens but will be back to explore more of it now we've found it!! Congratulations to all who are restoring it!!!

Fabulous tour arranged through Dorking museum, only a fiver, knowledgeable and friendly guides Jen and Pete made the history come alive. Highly recommended.

Park in Dorking closet car park St Martin’s Walk, RH4 1DX – 15 minute walk to The Trail. Easy walk. Great view at the top.

Placed my first on-line order with Dorking brewery for 12 cans of Freedom Trail which is a hazy pale ale. The delivery was super quick and the beer was fantastic; light, citrusy and very refrreshing - perfect for these hot days. Loved it! Will definitely order again.

Ordered beer from these guys a few times, always great! Ordered some in for the euros and father's day, it came quickly and the team went above and beyond throwing in pump badges for me to have it on in my home pub. The beer tastes brilliant as always!

Cycled down to the brewery from dorking station, had a lovely time in the bar trying all the different beers. Tom master brewer was very friendly and welcoming and even showed us some of the process of how the beer is made. Would definitely recommend dropping by- they do mini kegs for parties or a variety of cans.

Friendly staff, great interior, outstanding band this is a hub of community life at its finest.

Very interesting tour of the brewery, plenty of beer to sample, staff were very knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining!

I recently came across DB. Delivery service was so quick and easy to order - a winner. More importantly the beer was excellent so I decided to take a diversion and drop in and take a look whilst passing through the area. Well worth it. The team are so helpful and welcoming and even gave me a mini tour. Fully stocked for the Euros. Thank you Neel and all at DB.

Went over for the first time last weekend and loved it, tried a few of the beverages on offer and loved them all and our favourite was their Pilcrow Pale Ale. Great flavour/taste, we will be back for more very soon. Thank you to the whole team.

A beautiful and peaceful church right in the heart of Guildford High Street. The architecture is stunning, especially the elegant Georgian interior. Whether you’re attending a service or just stepping in to admire the history, it’s well worth a visit.

I recently took part in a Christmas Market at the Holy Trinity Church and it really is a beautiful church at the end of the high street.

Went for a Military Wives concert and Hart Male Voice Choir and it was fantastic. The Church is absolutely beautiful, the concert was amazing. I definitely can't wait to go back for another concert in the near future. Highly recommended this Venue for events and this concert in particular

A beautiful setting for a Christmas craft fair. The church is open most days and is a quiet space to have a quiet few moments away from the hurly burly of life. Or possibly ask, in prayer, for help and strength to cope with a problem, or simply offer thanks if things are going well. It is a beautiful space.

Worth a look! Friendly volunteers who gave me the history of the building. Some great funeral monuments and other architectural features.

The present church, completed in 1763, stands on the site of an earlier Saxon church. It was extended further in 1888 and, from 1927-61, was the pro-Cathedral of the diocese, until Guildford's cathedral on Stag Hill was consecrated in 1961. The fuller history of Holy Trinity can be found on a wall plaque at the bottom of the stairs to the entrance. It is the larger of Guildford's three parish churches, St Mary's, in Quarry Street shared the same ministry team. Holy Trinity is a fine building as befits its status as the Civic Church. It has a long musical tradition with excellent choirs and organ. The only problem for me is its location, at the top of the hill known as the High Street!

This is a beautiful Church in Guildford. People often sit on the benches in front of the Church. It is a lovely place to visit.

National Trust Denbies Hill in Surrey has some stunning views and some lovely walks along way marked paths through woodland and open countryside. There is a fairly large car park which is chargeable unless your a National Trust member. There are no facilities on site although there was a little wagon there selling various drinks, it was closing as I arrived at around 3pm. There is a grassed area near the car park where you could picnic although there are no tables. The path through the woods is quite wide,sadly too bumpy for wheelchairs even motorised ones, it's peaceful as it's away from any major roadways. There are paths going down the hill to the valleys below,on this occasion I chose to stay on the woodland path. From the top of the hill you can see the town of Dorking and the spire of St.Martins church and in front of you the tower at the top of Leith Hill ( see photos ) Dogs are welcome and it's very safe for them, there is a railway line at the bottom of the hill, I believe there are unmanned crossings over the line so care needs to be taken there, approaching trains were sounding their horns, there only appeared to be a couple of trains per hour. The Surrey hills have some lovely places to walk and offer some stunning views over many miles of countryside. Other places include Leith Hill,Box Hill and Reigate Hill. All of those sites have parking.

Absolutely love this area for hiking - in all seasons and weather. We usually park up at Denbies Wine Estate and go from there. The mix of woodland and farmland is varied and well managed and there are many routes to choose from depending on the difficulty level you're after. It can get very busy in certain areas but you soon find you piece and serenity as you venture further out. Such a beautiful part of the world!

Fabulous stately home with huge and varied gardens, incredible collection of early paintings (14th century on), spectacular rooms, gift shop, café, bookshop, garden centre, large car park, no bus service nearby, it’s an hours walk down narrow country road from BOXHILL station. Entry £15-20 and concessions.

great view! free to visit but with reasonable price of parking.

Pay and display car park (free to NT members) stunning views but the bird life I was seeking was quietly hiding away. Lots of dog walkers, steep in places, might be a challenge in muddy times, I plan to try alternative car parks at some point.

The best hiking track in North Down walk. Lovely views, beautiful place, ideal for picnic. Big parking around. Super cool view from the hillside. Recommend this park of trail for bike or walk.

What a beautiful place for a walk. The car park wasn’t very busy, so nice and easy to park. The ticket machine wasn’t working but you can use an app to pay if required. I did the Denbies hillside nature walk, the views were absolutely stunning. It takes you to the bottom and then clearly, you know you’re going to have to make it back up the hill. The NT online guide I used reckoned it’s take 2 hours but it was quite a lot quicker than that. Perhaps it allows for some longer stops which are totally called for, given the views to take in. Thoroughly recommend - I’ll be coming back here again soon.

You’d think the strong ties with Vaughn Williams would be the most interesting thing about this church, but in the 1950’s under the looming threat of nuclear extermination that came living in the shadow of the Cold War the people of Dorking converted the crypts under this church into a fallout shelter capable of protecting about 30 people from the initial radio active fallout that would sweep down from London, this of course required a door into the crypts/shelter should the church be locked and they built the rather pedestrian looking entrance as can be seen in the photo at the front of the church for quick access! Interesting Yes!

Wonderful looking church in the centre of the village, next to the market square, near the football club

This Church delivers the Wow factor its just wonderful steeped in History and you can spend hours just looking at the stained glass windows never mind viewing the opus septile (work made in pieces) which combines the techniques of mosaic work with the design features of stained glass Well worth a visit if you're in Dorking and you definitely will not forget it There's a Christain Centre opposite where you can get a coffee and they also do lunches.

This gothic style church is listed only Grade II* but it does look like a Grade I* cathedral material. It's current structure is from 19th century renovations but originally it goes way back in time beyond middle ages. The spire is one of the tallest in the country and acts as a proper landmark when viewed from Surrey Hills.

I want to visit that St Martin's Church of England in Dorking Surrey. When I travel there on Monday 15th September 2025 for one week Holiday. I want to come on a Sunday morning at 11am. In Jesus name I pray Amen Alleluia. Love in Christ from Jesus and Sylvia Nazareth.

Beautiful peaceful place in the middle of a busy high street.

A peaceful church ground, giving one a time away from the hustle and bustle of the busy high street.

What a brilliant time we had. Went on Saturday only. Well organised, so much to see. Plenty of food options. You can tell just how much effort these guys put into the show. First time but will go again!

If you like military history, action displays trade stands and fantastic food... Then this annual event is a most.. From living history to air displays to big armour it's a must.

It's not a bad little show. Seems to be less WWll tanks running. Each year that l go of recent times. No German tanks ( replicas of course). & No half tracks. It's probably me missing, to big 'War & Pease' show. This year was a bit mad, the way they directed the cars into the park area. Very time consuming, than other years. One big plus though. Met the man himself 'Combat Dealers' Bruce Crompton. Absolutely lovely man. We had a good chat, for 10 mins. Got a pic of us. Which l'll treasure. Thought he might be, a bit cagey. But no, he was very approachable. Made my day.

Spent one full day and two half days over Friday to Sunday and didn't really run out off things to see or do. A good selection of vehicles and exhibits, with plenty actually in action in the arena. Great to see a Sherman truddling around as well as the Leopard.

A great military show that is held every year at Capel. Runs Friday to Sunday with camping available.Great fun for all the family 👍🏻

What an awesome experience. Went with my daughter and 8yr old grandson. So much to see and do.

Fantastic show but badly lacking any show signage within the show. To find the chinook is mystery but at least that meant hardly any queue to see inside

My gym membership has increased nearly double since the overtaking of ‘Better’. The facilities however have gotten progressively worse with multiple machines being out of service for several weeks still yet to be fixed. Overly priced for the value.

Its a good gym but has become very expensive with the price hikes. £15 for a day pass for a leisure centre is extortionate, especially as many machines were out of order or needed basic maintenance.

Editing to say there’s more machines broken, even water fountain!! How can a gym function without a water fountain? Nice staff and gym’s always clean! But membership is highly overpriced for what it offers! Small gym, lack of equipments and maintenance is non-existent. Stair stepper’s been broken for at least 4 months! It’s a joke

Unjustified price hike for a deteriorating health centre. I used to be a member using the sauna in the evenings (with pool membership at £27 per month). Since Better too over, the changing rooms and shower areas became less clean and to access the session I had to wait in the queue behind non-member and share my full name in front of strangers, even if I booked the session via the new app beforehand. I remained a member, as the benefits of the sauna were worth the price and hassle, but since my membership expired, I was quoted £42 for renewal, which not only is a 55% price hike with no additional benefit, but is actually higher than the monthly swim membership advertised at £41 per month for new members!!!! It’s not so much about that pound difference, but a matter of principle. Good luck keeping members with such practices.

Very nice leisure center! The reason i gave 3 stars is about the carpark and prices(very expensive for what they offer) I have to pay the park to go to the gym,and if i go 5 days a week,that's the cost for another month of membership.They should have an agreement with the carpark administation for leisure center members.

Virtually pointless swimming pool. My 7 year old son can easily manage a length on his own but according to the rules he’s not allowed out of a 5m x 10m area of the shallow end. This rule is strictly enforced irrespective of the child in questions ability to swim or my supervison. During a family swim session, most of the pool is virtually empty and obviously this area of the shallow end is crammed with parents all bumping into each other because anyone with a kid less than 8 who goes a metre past the red line gets waved back by the life guard. Obviously it’s possible to organise a pool, better than this even within the limitations of insurance. Somehow other places manage. Arthur Ransome must be spinning in his grave what happened to; “Better drowned than duffers. If not duffers, won't drown”.

One star is actually to much. It’s a badly run gym with lack of management. Just cancelled my membership. Would not advise anyone to join there.

Lovely original oil paintings by John Arthur. Impressionist paintings

V interesting and good artist