The main street running through the village of Abinger Hammer in Surrey has an instantly noticeable landmark: the village clock. Jack the Hammer, the little blacksmith on the clock, strikes the hour on his anvil. The clock was...

Crossways Community Baptist Church is located in Junction Road in the busy commuter town of Dorking in Surrey. The church is housed in an old building that has been extensively modernised and extended over the last two decades and provides...

Just a short distance south east of the centre of Dorking in Surrey can be found a small area of tranquillity at Deepdene Terrace. Deepdene Terrace is a woodland reserve that is cared for by Surrey Wildlife Trust and borders...

England’s largest and most spectacular vineyard, with 265 acres of vines on the beautiful North Downs, the chateau-style visitor centre has much to offer, facilities include daily Wine Experience Tours with special effect 360 degree cinema, winery tour and guided...

Dorking Museum is located close to the heart of the community and is a fascinating collection that has been built up over many years of study and research by enthusiasts and volunteers.Please note - Dorking Museum is currently closed for...

The Baptist Chapel in the market town of Dorking in Surrey requires some locating, hidden as it is somewhat from the High Street. The chapel is an unassuming modern brick building but serves the local Baptist community well. The Baptist...

Dorking Lawn Bowls Club was founded in 1912 and has continued to grow and prosper as a club ever since. The club has a comfortable and welcoming clubhouse overlooking the green. Despite a proposal in 1917 to admit women to...

Dorking Cricket Club has been in existence since the summer of 1771 and continues to grow with each successive season. The club has two grounds one at Westhumble Playing Fields and the other at Pixham Lane in Dorking. Cricket is...

Dorking Football Club is the second oldest football team in Surrey having been established as long ago as 1880. In 1922 the club were founder members of the Surrey County Senior League and have continued to grow since then producing...

With rolling green hills and demanding holes Dorking Golf Club in Surrey is both a feast for the eye and a serious challenge for both the novice and experienced golfer. The club was first established in 1897 and has been...

Dorking Golf Club is a traditional golf club that was established in the Surrey town in 1897 and is known locally as ‘Surrey’s little gem’. The course was designed by noted Victorian golfer James Braid who made the most effective...

Dorking Halls was built in 1930 and the composer, Vaughan Williams, had an input into its beautiful Art Deco design. It was fully refurbished in 1997 to become the state-of-the-art concert hall and cinema it is today. The...

Dorking Library is owned and operated by Surrey County Council and offers residents and visitors to the town a wide variety of services. In addition to the traditional loaning of books, music compact discs, blockbuster DVD’s and videos the library...

Dorking Rugby Club in the Surrey market town has been in existence since 14th October 1921 when the first meeting was staged at the local Red Lion Hotel. The first game was staged against a team from the local Lloyds...

Dorking Sports Centre offers a wide selection of sporting activities at affordable prices. The centre is situated close to the town centre and within walking distance of the train station. There is a main swimming pool and a...

The Forge and Dragon Gallery in the picturesque village of Forest Green near Dorking in Surrey is situated in a 16th Century building and an operational forge. The gallery displays some unusual pieces of ironwork art including such objects...

St Nicholas’ Church in the beautiful Surrey village of Great Bookham is a charming Norman church that has managed to keep much of its original splendour and appeal. The 12th Century church we see today was actually built on the...

Surrey has some of the best countryside in the South East of England and one of the areas of great interest to naturalists is Bookham Common. Comprises of two distinct areas of common land, Great Bookham Common and Little Bookham...

The Green Room Theatre is home to the Dorking Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society and is a small, intimate theatre that, with its 90 seat capacity, offers a unique theatre experience. The company aims to put on between 4...

The history of Holmwood Common, near Dorking in Surrey, has a history that can be traced back to when it was owned by King Harold before the Battle of Hastings. Upon his death it passed to William the Conqueror who...

Holmwood Park is a charming small wooded areas that was donated to the Woodland Trust who own and manage the estate by Wimpey Homes. Holmwood Park consists of around 6.7 hectares of woodland that grew on the site of a...

Meadowbank Recreation Ground is only a five minute walk from the town centre and is a large open area that offers a wealth of activities for young and old alike. There is an excellent children’s playground with a special...

Oddfellows Hall is located on the High Street in the Surrey town of Dorking and is one of one hundred and fifty one branches across the country. The Oddfellow organisation has been in existence for well over two hundred years...

Oxmore Copse just outside of Dorking in Surrey is a site of outstanding natural beauty and attracts large numbers of visitors annually both human and wildlife. The site comprises of just under one and a quarter hectares and was gifted...

One of two bowls clubs in the centre of Dorking in Surrey, Pippbrook Bowling Club was founded in 1937 and is easily found because it is located next to Dorking Library. The club takes part in the Surrey Bowls Association...

In an exceptional setting on the North Downs, this originally Regency house was extensively remodelled in 1906-9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collection of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver are displayed in the...

Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of Great Britain’s most loved, revered and cherished composers who crafted many of his finest works whilst living in the Surrey town of Dorking. To celebrate the town’s association with Ralph Vaughan Williams a large...

Ranmore Common, located just west of Dorking in Surrey is a large area of beautiful countryside that was once part of the estate of the 19th Century villa Polesden Lacey. The landscape is quite varied covering areas of wooded commons,...

St John the Evangelist Church in North Holmwood near Dorking in Surrey is splendidly sited within the wooded environment of Holmwood Common. The Victorian church was designed by Major Rohde Hawkins, who oversaw the construction of the church, which started...

St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre is just off the High Street in the centre of Dorking and stands in the shadow of St Martin’s church. There is a car park situated conveniently next to the centre which offers a...

Holmbury St Mary is only a small village but it is of great historical significance. The church on the hill which overlooks the village was built by George Street who lived in the village with his wife and is...

The tapering 210 foot spire of St. Martin’s Church dominates the skyline of Dorking in Surrey. There has been a church on the site for nearly a thousand years with the first recorded place of worship being constructed in the...

Tillingbourne Trout Farm is situated in the small and pretty village of Abinger Hammer near Dorking in Surrey. It offers visitors the opportunity to choose their own fish and sells fresh and smoked trout from its own stocks....

Martial arts training is more than learning a new skill, at Tipson Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Academy in Dorking, it is also about learning a new positive mental attitude and achieving personal health targets. The centre is located off...

The United Reformed Church has been an important part of the community in Dorking since as early as 1662. Back then they were known as the Dorking Congregational Church but where ejected from the Anglican Church for failing to follow...

There are two war memorials in Dorking, one within a church graveyard and the main war memorial which is situated on South Street in the Surrey town. The unusual memorial comprises of a wall of Portland stone designed by Thomas...

The White Horse in Dorking is of considerable historical interest as the site has had a building on it since at least 1278 when it was called the Cross House. The present building mainly dates back to the 18th...