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Best Things To Do in Dorking

The best things to do in Dorking. Curated picks, ranked by quality and local knowledge.

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Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill

Dorking · Kids & Family

One of Surrey’s most famous countryside spots, with panoramic views, walking trails, cycling routes and the iconic stepping stones across the River Mole.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate£££

Dorking · Things To Do

England's best-known wine-estate day out around Dorking, with tours, tastings, restaurants and broad visitor appeal.

Family friendly
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey££

Dorking · Kids & Family

A reliable family estate day out with grounds, trails and enough space for mixed-age outings close to Dorking.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill£

Dorking · Things To Do

A classic Surrey Hills outing with woodland walks, Leith Hill Place and the famous tower on the highest point in south-east England.

Family friendlyDog friendly
South Street Caves in Dorking
South Street Caves in Dorking
South Street Caves£

Dorking · Things To Do

A series of historic underground tunnels beneath Dorking linked to quarrying, smuggling stories and wartime shelter use. One of the town’s more unusual heritage attractions.

Family friendly
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail£

Dorking · Things To Do

A distinctive historic walking trail just outside the centre, uncovering one of Dorking's most important lost estates.

Family friendlyDog friendly