Dorking
Built-up area in Mole Valley, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.229, -0.33 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 16 49 |
| Population: | 17,747 |
| Dialling code: | 01306 |
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.
Postcode districts covering Dorking
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Islington 24 miles38.6 km
- City of Westminster 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Sutton 11 miles17.7 km
- Crawley 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Croydon 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Slough 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Woking 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Bracknell 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Guildford 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Hounslow 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Aldershot 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Dorking South Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Dorking North Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Westcott Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Westhumble Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Brockham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Box Hill Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holmwood Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holmwoods & Beare Green Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Betchworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Mickleham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wotton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Dorking
RH5 4BL, RH4 3AE, RH4 3FY, RH4 2FZ, RH4 2BW, RH4 2RA, RH4 2HR, RH4 2JJ, RH4 1DQ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 8.3 miles13.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Dorking West Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Dorking Deepdene Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels in Dorking Ad
Schools in Dorking
- Powell Corderoy Primary School Primary
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Martin's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Paul's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Ashcombe School Secondary
- The Priory C of E School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Denbies Wine Estate Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Holmwood Common Wood Forest 2 miles3.2 km
- Broadwood's Folly Historic site 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Polesden Lacey Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Reigate Castle Historic site 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Great Mornshill Wood Forest 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Little Mornshill Wood Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Reigate College College 5.6 miles9 km
- Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 5.6 miles9.1 km
- New Barn Wood Forest 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Lothian Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km