Explore Dorking's rich local history through exhibitions, collections, and family activities in this heritage museum.

Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre is a community-focused museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Dorking and the surrounding area. The venue houses permanent and temporary exhibitions featuring diverse collections including oil paintings, watercolours, and historical artifacts that tell the story of local people, places, and events from across the centuries. Visitors can explore themed exhibitions covering topics such as the town's WW1 heritage, notable residents, and great estates that shaped the region. The museum offers engaging experiences beyond traditional displays, including guided walks around Dorking, access to the South Street Caves, and the Deepdene Trail for those interested in exploring local landmarks. Families are actively welcomed with dedicated family activities and programs designed to make history accessible and fun for children. The museum also provides educational resources through loan boxes and Victorian High Street postcards for schools, and offers group visits for organised parties. With disabled access available and a shop featuring local items, the museum creates an inclusive environment for visitors of all ages and abilities to connect with Dorking's heritage.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Phil Marlow

4 months ago

A nice little (free) museum with an enthusiastic welcome from the volunteer stewards. Lots of bits of local history from local estates to geology to cycling.

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Juliet Faraj

11 months ago

Great little local historical museum with direct connections to the Mayflower!

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Dan P3123

a year ago

Fabulous little museum, which is free!! So informative and packed full of a wonderful history of Dorking. Really nice artefacts that add to the very interesting history of this little town. Would recommend this highly, especially if doing one of the walks or tours of Dorking.

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AG Yu

a year ago

lots of interesting stories about the people and places around Dorking - free entry and fully recommended.

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Sean Penney

2 years ago

Wonderfull, charming and delightful local museum and heritage centre showing all the various historic periods and history of Dorking. Booked up a visit to Dorking caves found all the staff friendly, helpfull, accommodating and knowledgable. Located in West street. Free entry. It's a great place to visit, just pop in.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026