Dorking Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mid September morning, 8.30ish put the Sun in the right position for this short. A great area to explore with the view from the top of the hill and great spots along the river which runs along the base.
A mid September morning, 8.30ish put the Sun in the right position for this short. A great area to explore with the view from the top of the hill and great spots along the river which runs along the base.
Special Very Special ..near the famous Dorking museum
The Stepping Stones at Box Hill crossing the River Mole. Long Exposure shot Canon 100D Sigma 18-35
Denbies hillside
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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ₹14,651 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹14,651
₹17,582 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,010 reviews)
Excellent location right in heart of Covent garden. Close to many theatres and 10 min walk to tube station to get around. Lots of restaurants and pubs close by. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Highly recommend this hotel for your London stay.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is ₹10,198 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,198
₹12,238 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
Loved our stay here, the location was amazing for the underground and local coffee shops and places for dinner. While there was coffee machines in the rooms, no mini fridge if you wanted creamer or drinks. And the Starbucks machine in the vending area was out of order. That was really the only ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ₹17,433 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
₹17,433
₹20,920 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,524 reviews)
Beautful modern hotel. Friendly staff. Close to shops and sight seeing !

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
First day - lock pin didn’t work and no cold water for some time Second day - no water so toilet flush didn’t work until early evening almost 12-15 hours with no water. Stay at your own risk where there is no in person reception and only had to rely on WhatsApp text especially when on vacation prefer ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Numa London Chelsea Green
Native Bankside

Native Bankside

4 out of 5
1 and 2 Bear Gardens London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,253 reviews)
Room were spotless and great amenities Would defiantly book again on my next stay in London.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Native Bankside
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,280 reviews)
Staff were extremely helpful. Hotel is clean, modern and well equipped. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
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Popular places to visit

If you like wine then this wine estate is one of the places to see. Their classic collections are something you should try. Another must see when you visit England.

Denbies Wine Estate

2/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Denbies Wine Estate during your travels to Dorking. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Denbies Wine Estate
Polesden Lacey is a beautiful spot just south of London. A fine example of an Edwardian British country home complete with the last owners belongings and furniture. #nationaltrust #statelyhome #britishhistory #britishcountryside

Polesden Lacey

Learn about the local history of Dorking when you spend time at Polesden Lacey. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Polesden Lacey

Hurtwood House

Explore the campus of Hurtwood House as part of your travels around Ewhurst.

Hurtwood House

Betchworth Park Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Dorking at Betchworth Park Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

Betchworth Park Golf Club

Leith Hill

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Leith Hill during your travels in Wotton. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Leith Hill

Mullard Space Science Laboratory

Walk around the campus at Mullard Space Science Laboratory during your stay in Ewhurst.

Mullard Space Science Laboratory

Reviews of Dorking

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Did not go Ito Dorking

5/5 - Excellent

Rob

Exceptional staff, hotel is situated in a beautiful part of the country.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Dorking is a lovely small town, we really liked the town itself but it doesn’t have a huge choice of restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Debbie’s hotel brilliant Peter and Wife excellent hosts food in the Gallery Restaurant was 5 Stars and wonderful staff a brilliant 24 hours including a train tour oh the vineyard

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice little town good amenities and right next to the beautiful Box Hill

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful and so peaceful. Lots of walking and cycling trails to explore. Highly recommend.

Cities near Dorking

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Crawley

Guildford which includes heritage architecture

Guildford

he Gatwick Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British aircraft from the "Golden Age" of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970s British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day. From post war to cold war, this museum clearly shows that timeline in aviation terms

Horley

St Mary Magdalene parish church, Rusper, West Sussex, seen from the southeast

Rusper

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