Dorking

Dorking sits in the heart of Mole Valley, Surrey, England, nestling at the foot of Box Hill and the North Downs. The town is a popular base for walkers and cyclists thanks to the surrounding chalk escarpments and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it neighbours attractions such as the large vineyard at Denbies.

Historically a market town that expanded with the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, Dorking has a compact historic centre of Victorian and older buildings, a lively independent-retail scene and local cultural venues like the museum and halls. It also functions as a commuter hub with good rail links into London and Gatwick, while retaining local quirks such as its association with the traditional Dorking chicken breed and regular community events.