Mole Valley

Properties and events in Mole Valley

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100 Years of Bookham History 1926 to 2026 at ancient Tithe Barn

Manor Farm Tithe Barn, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this impressive 15th Century Grade II listed Tithe Barn with illustrated displays celebrating 100 years since The Bookhams Residents' Association was established and other displays on the history of Little Bookham and the Tithe Barn.

All Saints' Church, Little Bookham

All Saints Church, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this ancient, Grade II* church in a beautiful setting with a 1,300 year old yew tree and see probably the finest set of hatchments in Surrey displayed in the church.

Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands

1 Fairholme Crescent, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2HN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Rye Meadows is a special wetland site in Ashtead, which is the result of a 15 year programme to enhance the nature conservation value of the Rye Brook and its floodplain and to encourage and protect wildlife.

Blacksmiths ("Look in at the open door")

Rowhurst Forge, Oxshott Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0EN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit a real blacksmithing family at their Grade II* Listed historic home 'Rowhurst' and watch them shaping hot iron in their adjacent forge.

Buckinghill Farm Tour

Buckinghill Farm, Beare Green Road, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4PY
In person
Pre-booking required

Tour of listed medieval hall house, dated 1415, with late 17th Century and later additions, located alongside a private section of the ancient Roman road, Stane Street.

Charlwood - Lowfield Heath Windmill

Lowfield Heath Windmill, Russ Hill, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit a complete eighteenth century windmill and enjoy a self-guided tour and small exhibition about the restoration. Visitors are free to enjoy the grounds, Teas & Cakes/bring a picnic. Toilet facilities are available. Guides on hand for questions

Charlwood Providence Chapel

Charlwood Providence Chapel, Chapel Road, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A very unusual, recently restored building containing an interesting and historical exhibition.

Christian Science Church, Dorking

1 Moores Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Beautiful community church completely rebuilt and finished in 2025.

Dining With History

Pippbrook House, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Jessica Thurtell to uncover the history of our dining habits through the ages.

Dorking 2075 - Design your Future Town

Mole Valley District Council, Dorking Library, 8 St. Martins Walk, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1UT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Family Activity at Dorking Library. Everyone welcome - no need to book. Children must be accompanied.

Dorking Historic Pub guided walk

Dorking Museum, Unit 1, 62 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a Museum guide for a tour of Dorking's historic drinking establishments: pubs, ins and drinking dens. And finish up with a beer in one of the town's remaining pubs.

Everyday Histories - working lives in Dorking in the 18th and 19th centuries

Dorking Museum, Unit 1, 62 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a Museum guide for this walk in the heart of Dorking exploring the town's history as a working town. Spot the evidence of Dorking's historic industries and trades in the fabric of the town.

Everyday Histories guided walk through Dorking

Dorking Museum, Unit 1, 62 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
In person
Pre-booking required

What do everyday names tell you about the history of Dorking? Join a Museum guide to explore the names we take for granted in the town centre and learn their origins and what they tell us about the history of the town.

Fetcham Park House

Fetcham Park House, Lower Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9HD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside one of Surrey’s hidden gems. Fetcham Park House opens its doors for a rare opportunity to explore the historic rooms and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Guided tour of Betchworth Castle

Betchworth Castle, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1NZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a Museum guide for a guided tour of Betchworth Castle with access to the castle enclosure which is usually inaccessible to the public. Explore the history of this historic site and those who created, lived in and destroyed it.

Keymer Handmade Clay Roof Tiles & Wienerberger Factory Tour

Wienerberger Ltd, Ewhurst Works, Horsham Road, Walliswood, Ewhurst, Surrey, RH5 5QH
In person
Pre-booking required

Our visitors will be able to look around our beautiful showroom, participate in a full factory tour, and will also get the opportunity to make your very own Keymer tile!

Leatherhead Art Club - ‘Inspired by Mole Valley’

The Leatherhead Institute (Larkin Room), 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A colourful and varied display of artwork by Leatherhead Art Club.

Leith Hill Place & Tower

Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Leith Hill Place, your home from home Mansion house. Enjoy a fabulous cream tea in the most spectacular location that has inspired many notable people before, including Caroline Wedgwood, Charles Darwin, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Hans Zimmer.

Lisa Allen Dance & Arts

Leatherhead Community Association, Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join LADA us for a Day of Performing Arts on Saturday 12th September 2026 at The Leatherhead Institute FREE trial classes available in: Acro, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Singing, Street, Tap www.ladancearts.co.uk

Looking behind the headlines with ITV News Broadcaster Faye Barker

Leatherhead Community Association, Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join ITV News Presenter and Reporter Faye Barker for a behind the scenes insight into broadcast journalism over the decades. Reflecting on her own career of 30 years, whilst looking back at the history of TV news, which began more than 70 years ago.