Charles’s guidebook
Cafés
Cosy Moose is an artisan coffee shop and bakery, dedicated to absolutely the best quality coffee and cakes. Dog friendly.
Cosy Moose
1 High StreetCosy Moose is an artisan coffee shop and bakery, dedicated to absolutely the best quality coffee and cakes. Dog friendly.
Little independent family cafe in the beautiful courtyard of Old Kings Head Court, just off the High St, Dorking. Dog friendly.
Capers Courtyard Kitchen & Coffee House
11 High StreetLittle independent family cafe in the beautiful courtyard of Old Kings Head Court, just off the High St, Dorking. Dog friendly.
With locally roasted coffee, a large selection of teas and a haven of delicious salads, soups, and freshly baked cakes and pastries. Dog friendly.
Two Many Cooks
32 South StreetWith locally roasted coffee, a large selection of teas and a haven of delicious salads, soups, and freshly baked cakes and pastries. Dog friendly.
Mullins serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Freshly prepared, carefully selected produce of the highest quality. Dog friendly.
Mullins Coffee Shop
58 West StMullins serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Freshly prepared, carefully selected produce of the highest quality. Dog friendly.
A family-owned delicatessen and cafe. Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian products, as well as locally produced food.
Monica's Deli
20 West StreetA family-owned delicatessen and cafe. Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian products, as well as locally produced food.
Pop in for a cup of coffee, brunch or lunch, book a table for dinner or pick up a selection of cheese for an evening at home.
HolmeStores I Coffee, Kitchen & Deli in the Surrey Hills
41 South StreetPop in for a cup of coffee, brunch or lunch, book a table for dinner or pick up a selection of cheese for an evening at home.
Dine-in / Bars
Wine bar / shop located in Dorking.
At the heart of what we do is great tasting wine at great value prices. Dog friendly until 7pm.
The Grape Variety (Dorking)
272 High StreetWine bar / shop located in Dorking.
At the heart of what we do is great tasting wine at great value prices. Dog friendly until 7pm.
A distillery, cocktail bar, restaurant and shop in the Surrey Hills crafting award- winning spirits with love and laughter. Dog friendly.
The Gin Kitchen - Best Cocktail Bar In Surrey
Punchbowl LaneA distillery, cocktail bar, restaurant and shop in the Surrey Hills crafting award- winning spirits with love and laughter. Dog friendly.
Pubs
A must-visit for beer lovers and more, an independent family owned beer shop / micropub established in 2010. Dog friendly.
Cobbett's Beer Shop & Micropub
23 West StreetA must-visit for beer lovers and more, an independent family owned beer shop / micropub established in 2010. Dog friendly.
The King's Arms is a warm and welcoming dog-friendly establishment with a 600-year- old tale to tell. Dog friendly.
King's Arms
45 West StreetThe King's Arms is a warm and welcoming dog-friendly establishment with a 600-year- old tale to tell. Dog friendly.
Seasonal British fare & cask ales in a historic, wood-framed house with quaint decor, aims to be a home from home. Dog friendly.
The Old House
24 West StSeasonal British fare & cask ales in a historic, wood-framed house with quaint decor, aims to be a home from home. Dog friendly.
A cosy spot with outdoor seats and teepee, features contemporary pub fare with carefully sourced produce. Dog friendly.
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The Queen's Head
Horsham RoadA cosy spot with outdoor seats and teepee, features contemporary pub fare with carefully sourced produce. Dog friendly.
Restaurants
A modern Italian restaurant on West Street, offering a warm, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a true Italian culinary experience.
La Cucina Dorking Italian Restaurant
55-56 West StreetA modern Italian restaurant on West Street, offering a warm, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a true Italian culinary experience.
Michelin-starred restaurant offers a modern approach to fine dining, the execution of which is overseen by head chef Steve Drake.
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Sorrel Restaurant by Steve Drake
77 South StMichelin-starred restaurant offers a modern approach to fine dining, the execution of which is overseen by head chef Steve Drake.
Sit in and takeaway Mexican cantina serving Burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadilla, mexibowls and cocktails.
Mexicode
37 West StreetSit in and takeaway Mexican cantina serving Burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadilla, mexibowls and cocktails.
Family run restaurant that offers a varied menu, inspired by the idea of simple and honest cooking with a Mediterranean twist.
Arto Restaurant
170-172 High StreetFamily run restaurant that offers a varied menu, inspired by the idea of simple and honest cooking with a Mediterranean twist.
Frequently recommended as being the best Indian restaurant in Dorking, and serving possibly the best curry in Surrey.
Dorking Brasserie
Junction RoadFrequently recommended as being the best Indian restaurant in Dorking, and serving possibly the best curry in Surrey.
The New Fountain Garden offers the best in Chinese cuisine along with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.
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16 West StreetThe New Fountain Garden offers the best in Chinese cuisine along with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.
Local attractions
Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside. There are lots of friendly farm animals, plenty of fun activities and indoor and outdoor play for all ages.
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Bocketts Farm Park
Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside. There are lots of friendly farm animals, plenty of fun activities and indoor and outdoor play for all ages.
Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard is situated on the outskirts of Dorking in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The vineyard was planted in 1986, with 265 acres of vines, and commands an impressive location overlooking Box Hill, the pinnacle of the 2012 Olympic Cycling Road Race.
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Denbies Wine Estate
Bradley LaneDenbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard is situated on the outskirts of Dorking in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The vineyard was planted in 1986, with 265 acres of vines, and commands an impressive location overlooking Box Hill, the pinnacle of the 2012 Olympic Cycling Road Race.
Heralded as one of the first of its kind in the UK, The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden has been proudly exhibiting and selling contemporary sculpture in a unique and magical environment for nearly 40 years.
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Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
Standon LaneHeralded as one of the first of its kind in the UK, The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden has been proudly exhibiting and selling contemporary sculpture in a unique and magical environment for nearly 40 years.
A beautiful park for all the family in Dorking Surrey, inclusive playground, soft play, cafe, skatepark, pond and landscaped green space.
Meadowbank Park
Unnamed RoadA beautiful park for all the family in Dorking Surrey, inclusive playground, soft play, cafe, skatepark, pond and landscaped green space.
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for naval hero Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny, since then it has housed wealthy families, a finishing school for girls and even a printing press. Today you can visit the parkland or stop for coffee in the Kitchen Café all year round.
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Hatchlands Park NT
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for naval hero Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny, since then it has housed wealthy families, a finishing school for girls and even a printing press. Today you can visit the parkland or stop for coffee in the Kitchen Café all year round.
The house we see today at Clandon Park was built in the early 1730s to impress and entertain. Thomas Onslow and his wife Elizabeth Knight demolished an earlier Jacobean house to make way for their cutting-edge Palladian mansion and employed people and materials from across the globe to create and furnish the house. These included Italian architect, Giacomo Leoni, and leading European sculptors.
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Clandon Park House (NT House & Garden)
The house we see today at Clandon Park was built in the early 1730s to impress and entertain. Thomas Onslow and his wife Elizabeth Knight demolished an earlier Jacobean house to make way for their cutting-edge Palladian mansion and employed people and materials from across the globe to create and furnish the house. These included Italian architect, Giacomo Leoni, and leading European sculptors.
'This is a delicious house...' remarked Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey.
This country retreat, only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25, has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time.
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Polesden Lacey
'This is a delicious house...' remarked Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey.
This country retreat, only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25, has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time.
Sightseeing
Box Hill is the perfect place to discover a family walk and explore the Surrey Hills. Forming part of the North Downs, Box Hill has views across the surrounding countryside. It's home to lots of wildlife and plants too, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.
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Boxhill
Box Hill is the perfect place to discover a family walk and explore the Surrey Hills. Forming part of the North Downs, Box Hill has views across the surrounding countryside. It's home to lots of wildlife and plants too, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.
Leith Hill is set within the Surrey Hills, and from the Tower rising majestically above the surrounding hills you can see sweeping views towards London in the North and the English Channel in the South. The top of the Tower is the highest point in South-East England.
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Leith Hill Tower
Leith Hill is set within the Surrey Hills, and from the Tower rising majestically above the surrounding hills you can see sweeping views towards London in the North and the English Channel in the South. The top of the Tower is the highest point in South-East England.
Visitors are able to enjoy free access to one of the country’s most historically significant gardens – privately owned since their creation in the 17th Century. Guided by a mobile App that reveals glimpses of the landscape as it was in the early 1800’s, the story of the picturesque, Regency landscape and its owners is presented for all ages to enjoy.
The Deepdene Trail
Deepdene AvenueVisitors are able to enjoy free access to one of the country’s most historically significant gardens – privately owned since their creation in the 17th Century. Guided by a mobile App that reveals glimpses of the landscape as it was in the early 1800’s, the story of the picturesque, Regency landscape and its owners is presented for all ages to enjoy.
The Greensand Way offers outstanding days out for long distance walkers tackling the whole route from Haslemere, in Surrey, through to Hamstreet, in Kent. There are also many opportunities for everyone wishing to sample shorter sections in the two counties.
Greensand Way
Greensand WayThe Greensand Way offers outstanding days out for long distance walkers tackling the whole route from Haslemere, in Surrey, through to Hamstreet, in Kent. There are also many opportunities for everyone wishing to sample shorter sections in the two counties.
Mole Gap Trail - step off the train at Leatherhead station and you will soon see the silver arrows which will guide you along this delightful 6 mile (10 kilometre) walk to Dorking. Walking time is approximately 3 hours but do allow much longer to appreciate all there is to see, and to stop for refreshment along the route.
Mole Valley
Mole Gap Trail - step off the train at Leatherhead station and you will soon see the silver arrows which will guide you along this delightful 6 mile (10 kilometre) walk to Dorking. Walking time is approximately 3 hours but do allow much longer to appreciate all there is to see, and to stop for refreshment along the route.
The North Downs Way is an express route to the heart of the country with easy access from the centre of London. Walk across stunning chalk escarpments, pass through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and work your way along a 153 mile (246 km) hike over wooded hills and magnificent valleys.
North Downs Way
The North Downs Way is an express route to the heart of the country with easy access from the centre of London. Walk across stunning chalk escarpments, pass through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and work your way along a 153 mile (246 km) hike over wooded hills and magnificent valleys.
The Pilgrims Way is an ancient trail stretching some 150 miles across Hampshire, Surrey and Kent. Although now primarily used for recreational purposes, the route holds significant importance in the Christian faith as it connects the shrines of Saint Swithun at Winchester Cathedral and Thomas Beckett at Canterbury Cathedral. Records suggest that pilgrims might have walked along this route for at least the last 1000 years.
Pilgrims Way
Pilgrims WayThe Pilgrims Way is an ancient trail stretching some 150 miles across Hampshire, Surrey and Kent. Although now primarily used for recreational purposes, the route holds significant importance in the Christian faith as it connects the shrines of Saint Swithun at Winchester Cathedral and Thomas Beckett at Canterbury Cathedral. Records suggest that pilgrims might have walked along this route for at least the last 1000 years.
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Cycling
Cycle paths, roads and off road routes can be found in the area and are suitable for all – from family days out to serious off-road cycling. Cycle through the Mole Gap, which includes a segregated cycle path with access to cycling in Norbury Park, including a family cycle route, & Box Hill.
Bike rental:
The Cycle Collective (discount issued to our guests)
1a St Martin's Walk, Dorking RH4 1UT
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Transportation
The town has three railway stations, the main Dorking Station accessing both London Victoria and London Waterloo mainline stations and, in the opposite direction, to Horsham and the south coast. Dorking Deepdene and Dorking West stations are on the east-west line linking Gatwick airport and Reading mainline station via Guildford