Dorking, Market town in Surrey, England
Dorking is a market town in Surrey, England, lying between the North Downs and the Surrey Hills. Its streets follow parts of the ancient Stane Street route and are lined with Georgian and Victorian facades.
The town developed during the turnpike era into a major stopping point between London and the south coast. Numerous coaching inns were built to serve travelers and merchants.
The Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre presents collections from the area's past, including exhibits on the five-toed Dorking chicken and traces of Roman settlement. Visitors find evidence from different periods that make life in this area tangible.
Three railway stations connect the town to London Victoria and Waterloo, while regular bus routes run to Guildford and Redhill as well as surrounding villages. The town center is easy to explore on foot, with signposts helping with orientation.
The Dorking Deepdene Gardens contain a network of Victorian caves and tunnels carved into sandstone. Parts of this system extend beneath the town center and can be visited on guided tours.
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