Museums · South East England
Dorking Museum
In or near Betchworth.
Dorking Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking West · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dorking Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dorking Museum is a local history museum that showcases the history of Dorking and its surroundings, featuring exhibits on prehistoric times, the Mayflower, and local figures like composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Visitors can explore collections of fossils, minerals, and pottery, as well as participate in guided tours of the South Street Caves and local walks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dorking Museum, located in London (postcode RH4), is a local museum dedicated to the history and heritage of the Dorking area. It showcases a range of exhibits that reflect the town's past and its significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2319, -0.3336
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- RH4 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking West — 0.7 km
- Official site
- dorkingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/20629016 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorking Museum?
- Dorking Museum is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH4 1BS), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Dorking Museum?
- Dorking Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dorking Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH4 1BS.
- Is Dorking Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Dorking Museum is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dorking Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH4 1BS.