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dorking museum opening hours visitor information skip to content search search send a donation home exhibitions and collections temporary exhibitions permanent exhibition painting collections oil paintings john beckett denham jordan watercolour collection walter waller caffyn alfred charles jerome collins george edward collins william henry dinnage arthur cecil fare george gardiner james duffield harding dorothy parsons emmeline pethick lawrence citizens 800 project temporary exhibition archive ww1 centenary dorking 1914 1918 exhibition dorking museum war memorial project abinger st james church cross abinger village green memorial abinger hammer memorial betchworth memorial st michael s church cross box hill st andrew s church memorial brockham christ church cross capel st john the baptist memorial coldharbour memorial dorking cemetery dorking high ashcombe school dorking oddfellows memorial dorking south street memorial dorking st martin s church memorial dorking united reform church memorial forest green village green holmbury st mary memorial leigh st bartholomews church memorial men with local connections mickleham st michael s church cross newdigate carving class memorial newdigate st paul s memorial north holmwood memorial ockley st margaret s memorial okewood hill st john the baptist memorial ranmore st barnabas memorial south holmwood memorials westcott holy trinity church wotton st john the evangelist church memorial those who survived events activities south street caves guided walks around dorking museum talks and events family activities at dorking museum the deepdene trail group visits self guided walks local history personal histories oral history collections great estates notable dorking people resident writers in dorking visiting writers in dorking dorking museum archives schools and learning loan boxes victorian high street postcards family activities at dorking museum shop about visit disabled access dorking museum blogs museum membership volunteer opportunities access policy history of dorking museum donating an item to dorking museum blue plaque scheme donate to us who we are links leaving a legacy to the museum dorking museum privacy notice trustee roles home exhibitions and collections temporary exhibitions permanent exhibition painting collections oil paintings john beckett denham jordan watercolour collection walter waller caffyn alfred charles jerome collins george edward collins william henry dinnage arthur cecil fare george gardiner james duffield harding dorothy parsons emmeline pethick lawrence citizens 800 project temporary exhibition archive ww1 centenary dorking 1914 1918 exhibition dorking museum war memorial project abinger st james church cross abinger village green memorial abinger hammer memorial betchworth memorial st michael s church cross box hill st andrew s church memorial brockham christ church cross capel st john the baptist memorial coldharbour memorial dorking cemetery dorking high ashcombe school dorking oddfellows memorial dorking south street memorial dorking st martin s church memorial dorking united reform church memorial forest green village green holmbury st mary memorial leigh st bartholomews church memorial men with local connections mickleham st michael s church cross newdigate carving class memorial newdigate st paul s memorial north holmwood memorial ockley st margaret s memorial okewood hill st john the baptist memorial ranmore st barnabas memorial south holmwood memorials westcott holy trinity church wotton st john the evangelist church memorial those who survived events activities south street caves guided walks around dorking museum talks and events family activities at dorking museum the deepdene trail group visits self guided walks local history personal histories oral history collections great estates notable dorking people resident writers in dorking visiting writers in dorking dorking museum archives schools and learning loan boxes victorian high street postcards family activities at dorking museum shop about visit disabled access dorking museum blogs museum membership volunteer opportunities access policy history of dorking museum donating an item to dorking museum blue plaque scheme donate to us who we are links leaving a legacy to the museum dorking museum privacy notice trustee roles dorking museum and heritage centre refugee voices from world war ii cultural crossroads in dorking pop up exhibition 7 november 2026 join us for this day of creativity and discovery of surrey s long history of refugee solidarity this all day pop up exhibition shares the stories of people forced to flee their homes and those who helped them to find refuge in surrey participants will have the opportunity to discuss with curators historians and teachers and reflect on how acts of kindness from ordinary people formed dorking s response to an international crisis this exhibition will centre on the theme accessing refugee history in surrey and the archive of the dorking refugee committee 1938 1949 an important collection held at dorking museum that records the difficulties faced and the support received by those fleeing the nazi regime explore the new website developed by surrey academics that brings the details of the archive to life come and learn about the teaching resources created by the ashcombe school to explore the committee s archives within the history curriculum attendees can also sign up for a zine making workshop running 11am 12pm this event is part of the university of surrey being human festival 2026 hub programme follow this link to sign up for the zine making workshop coming soon music history from stockport to dorking and the town s part in the strawberry studios story by peter wadsworth tickets 7 include a glass of wine or soft drink the museum will be open for drinks with the speaker and viewing of the strawberry studios south exhibition from 6pm the talk will follow at crossways hall junction road less than 5 minutes walk from the museum at 7pm music historian peter wadsworth is co author of the book strawberry studios forever strawberry studios 10cc and the birth of manchester music numbers are limited and booking is advised please make the booking here being human festival saturday 7 november 2026 refugee voices from world war ii pop up exhibition and zine making workshops join us for this day of creativity and discovery of surrey s long history of refugee solidarity this all day pop up exhibition shares the stories of people forced to flee their homes and those who helped them to find refuge in surrey participants will have the opportunity to discuss with curators historians and teachers and reflect on how acts of kindness from ordinary people formed dorking s response to an international crisis this exhibition will centre on the theme accessing refugee history in surrey and the archive of the dorking refugee committee 1938 1949 an important collection held at dorking museum that records the difficulties faced and the support received by those fleeing the nazi regime explore the new website developed by surrey academics that brings the details of the archive to life come and learn about the teaching resources created by the ashcombe school to explore the committee s archives within the history curriculum attendees can also sign up for a zine making workshop running 11am 12pm this event is part of the university of surrey being human festival 2026 hub programme book your place on the workshop follow here refugee voices from world war ii cultural crossroads in dorking workshops being human festival group bookings dorking museum group booking dorking museum welcomes groups of all ages and our volunteers will be happy to help you make the most of your visit for more details on group booking click here family activity days family activity held regularly these sessions are ideal for families with children up to the age of 10 we ask parents to stay with your children whilst you discover fascinating things in the museum or learn something new about our town more details on family activity days here south street caves tour for more information on how to book a group tour or book online for individuals click here wine cellars photo courtesy of sam dawson more details on the south street caves here guided walks around dorking dorking walks team explore the history of dorking through its urban landscape following its development from settlement at the foot of the chalk downs to flourishing market town and turnpike staging post taking in the old foundry now the museum the only known surviving house of a pilgrim father the cotmandene site of a historic early depiction of the game of cricket and the coaching inn that features in dickens pickwick papers walks are also available on the deepdene trail and at betchworth castle offering access to the grade ii listed hope mausoleum and the castle enclosure for details of our ticketed walks programme visit our walks page bespoke walks are available for groups of 10 at a cost of 40 per group if you would like to book a walk please fill in the form here museum talks coming soon music history from stockport to dorking and the town s part in the strawberry studios story by peter wadsworth tickets 7 include a glass of wine or soft drink the museum will be open for drinks with the speaker and viewing of the strawberry studios south exhibition from 6pm the talk will follow at crossways hall junction road less than 5 minutes walk from the museum at 7pm music historian peter wadsworth is co author of the book strawberry studios forever strawberry studios 10cc and the birth of manchester music numbers are limited and booking is advised please make the booking here the museum runs an occasional programme of curator talks book launches and exhibition openings free audio guide explore the dorking museum collection with our audio guide from bloomberg connects the free arts and culture app to discover more stories about the objects we hold find out more dorking museum we are a small local history museum telling the story of dorking and its surrounding areas from the dinosaurs that roamed the land in the cretaceous period to william mullins pilgrimage on the mayflower dorking museum s displays interactive elements and team of enthusiastic volunteers provides a fantastic experience for visitors of all ages and interests highlights include a fine collection of local chalk fossils including a two and a half metre mantillisaurus tail the mineral collection of lord ashcombe of denbies and a wedgwood pottery collection from leith hill place our displays feature the six dorking residents who travelled on the mayflower in 1620 local composer ralph vaughan williams the rob walker motor racing team and so much more learn more guided walks and cave visits beneath dorking s busy streets lie the 17th century south street caves featuring wine vaults chambers galleries and a mystery chamber our highly popular guided tours run from the end of march until october every year and private tours are also available book here the museum also runs guided walks in the town centre betchworth castle and the deepdene trail between the end of march and october every year for further information and booking please click the link below book here the archives dorking museum is home to an extensive archive and image collection which is available for study additionally we provide research facilities and a research service click the link below for more information learn more schools and learning at dorking museum we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to learn enjoy and be inspired making the museum more accessible is very important to us and so our schools education programme aims to connect school children throughout the south east with our collections inspiring them to learn about and engage with dorking fascinating history learn more exhibitions and collections the permanent exhibition space this area tells the story of dorking and its surrounding areas starting off in prehistoric times the exhibition travels all the way through the story of the pilgrim father william mullins the beautiful lost estate of the deepdene the first and second world war and the contribution of the wedgwood family to dorking right up to the present day with features such as our amazing mosaic made by local school children for a more detailed trip around the museum learn more painting collection dorking is home to some beautiful countryside and so naturally attracted many artists to the area dorking museum s collection of paintings comprises the work of professional and amateur artists who lived and worked here and includes about 200 oils and watercolours as there is not enough room to display all of the collection the paintings are on display online at art uk art uk is the online home for the uk s public art collections through their work they make art available for enjoyment learning and research learn more temporary exhibition space we are lucky enough to have a large blank space in the museum where we are able to present our temporary exhibitions every couple of months we change this space into another display relevant to dorking we put all of these exhibitions online learn more ww1 centenary at the end of 2012 dorking museum launched its plans to remember the impact of the first world war on the town its people and on the surrounding countryside and villages the museum held five exhibitions between 2014 and 2018 commemorating the role that dorking the surrounding villages and their people played during this dark time in history learn more support dorking museum member benefits include unlimited free entry come and go as many times as you like member events enjoy special preview evenings talks and social evenings discounts 10 off at the museum shop members magazine keep up to date with all the news from the museum and other local heritage organisations with our regular magazine dorking heritage download membership form dorking museum heritage centre is an independent museum funded entirely by public donation and staffed by volunteers visit us dorking museum and heritage centre 62 west street dorking surrey rh4 1 bs email protected tel 01306 876591 google map disabled access registered charity no 1107459 trustees the council of the dorking society opening times thursday 1pm 4pm friday 10am 4pm saturday 10am 4pm get involved become a member volunteer donate an item leave a legacy our newsletter email subscribe your privacy is important to us we never share details with 3rd parties please refer to our privacy policy for more details dorking museum and heritage centre 2026 privacy policy web services by maple moon web design inc follow us facebook twitter instagram pinterest