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About Dorking
It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805. The inn they stayed at was called the Hare and Hounds in the 19th-century but is now known as the Burford Bridge Hotel and stands in a lovely position close to the River Mole. Another important visitor to the town was Charles Dickens who stayed at the White Horse, a building of 15th-century origin.
A feature of this ancient Market town is the wonderful Bow fronted shop windows that face out from the clusters of buildings that line the narrow old streets. It is a pleasant town, surrounded by green hills and some of the finest countryside to be found anywhere. From the top of Leith Hill which climbs to a magnificent 950ft, 12 counties can be seen, it is the highest point in the south-east of England. The famous composer, Ralph Vaughan-Williams made his home at Leith Hill Place
The town relies heavily on agriculture and many farms are to be found interspersed in the countryside and villages that surround the town. It is a very pleasant place to visit, there is a nearby Golf course and good shopping facilities. Other places in the area are; the NT property of Polesden Lacy and Bocketts Farm Park.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Dorking
| Denbies Wine Estate | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) | Pictures |
| Box Hill Country Park | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Polesden Lacey | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Mickleham Priory | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Reigate & Colley Hill | (5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Shere Museum | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Gatwick Zoo | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chessington World of Adventures | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Horton Country Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| RHS Garden Wisley | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chilworth Manor | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Guildford Castle | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Brooklands Museum | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Buchan Country Park | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in DorkingAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Dorking
Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)
This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times.
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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)
This is a bustling part of the Surrey landscape, it is easily reached via the M25 from London and is right on the North Downs Way.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction N)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SW)
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NW)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)
This picturesque pleasant place is fortunate to lie between the waters of the historic River Thames and the River Mole. It is perhaps best known for Hampton Court Palace, the building started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction S)
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869.
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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW)
Part of the charm of Hascombe, are the several delightful gardens in the area, designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) celebrated landscape designer of the 19th and 20th-century.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction W)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Dorking West Station | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| Dorking (Deepdene) Station | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| M25 Junction 9 | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) |
| M25 Junction 9 | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SE) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction N) |
| Dorking to London | (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Dorking
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Dorking center |
| Mercure White Horse Dorking | (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Mercure Burford Bridge Boxhill | (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction N) |
| De Vere Venues Hartsfield Manor | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction E) |
| Wotton House | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Dukes Head | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction S) |
| Preston Cross Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N) |
| Surrey Hills Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S) |
| De Vere Venues Horsley Park | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) |
| De Vere Venues Horsley Towers | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) |
| Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead | (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Dorking |
