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Dorking Museum

Make the museum a first stop for understanding Dorking and its surroundings before heading into the hills. Its local collections give a town visit more substance than simply walking between shops. A focused look at a few displays can fit comfortably into a shorter outing, leaving time for lunch and a park pause.

Before you go

The museum opens Thursday afternoons and on Fridays and Saturdays. Check the current visitor page and exhibition programme rather than assuming daily opening.

The practical details

Where to find it: 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Ordinary museum admission is free, with donations supporting the volunteer-run museum. Check dates and any separately booked activity before travelling.
Access and getting around: The entrance, exhibition spaces and toilet are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The first-floor archive is not; staff can bring material to the gallery by arrangement.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Choose a small number of objects to discover together. Ask about current family activities; special events can have their own arrangements.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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