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Box Hill (one of the National Trust's most visited properties), the antique shops, the Deepdene House connection (Napoleon III lived here in exile), and a Surrey market town in the heart of the North Downs
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Dorking sits beneath the North Downs in the Surrey Hills AONB. Box Hill, rising 224 metres above the town, is one of the National Trust's most visited properties. The town has been an important market centre since medieval times. The Deepdene House was home to Napoleon III in exile.
Box Hill is magnificent — cycle or walk up for extraordinary Surrey views. The antique shops on the High Street are excellent. The North Downs Way from Dorking. The Friday and Saturday markets for local Surrey produce.
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Dorking has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The High Street has strong independent food. Local Surrey produce throughout. Box Hill brings visitors who support local food.
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Box Hill (one of the National Trust's most visited properties), the antique shops, the Deepdene House connection (Napoleon III lived here in exile), and a Surrey market town in the heart of the North Downs Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Dorking worth exploring.
Dorking has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The High Street has strong independent food. Local Surrey produce throughout. Box Hill brings visitors who support local food. Download Roam free to discover Dorking's food scene.
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Dorking's independent businesses serve an affluent Surrey and commuter catchment. The High Street has strong independent retail. Box Hill tourism brings significant visitors. List your Dorking business on Roam to reach local customers in Surrey.
Roam covers all of Dorking including Westcott, Brockham, Betchworth, Newdigate, Mickleham. Box Hill is magnificent — cycle or walk up for extraordinary Surrey views. The antique shops on the High Street are excellent. The North Downs Way from Dorking. The Friday and Saturday markets for local Surrey produce.
