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An exhibition by the Mickleham and Westhumble Local History Group of some of our notable structures and their history.

You can see the shop where Mullins used to make the shoes, the original stairs to the flat above (not accessible), original fireplace and wall.

Go behind the scenes at Dorking Halls and find out what it takes to run this versatile venue, almost 100 years after it was first constructed. Dorking Masonic Lodge will open their doors for visitors and talk about their history at the Halls.

Our beautiful Victorian Church is open every day from dawn until dusk. On Sunday 21st September we will be offering cream teas and prosecco from 2.30pm - 5.00pm.Photo opportunities from the tower, and a chance to ring the carillon bells.

Family workshop for children and adults to examine the quirks of local bricks with a free town trail to identify building features in the town.

Join international planning and development consultant, Timothy Crawshaw for a fascinating Tea-Time Talk on the theme 'Healthy Places, Healthy People'

Guided walks on Dorking High Street to explore the town's architectural heritage.

Beautiful community church completely rebuilt and finished this year.

A self-guided tour across the Denbies Wine Estate, taking in the views and exploring all areas of the vineyard.

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 like Caroline Wedgwood, Charles Darwin, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Hans Zimmer.

Sit back, relax and step into another world with children's story telling in the cosy library at Leith Hill Place.

Take a backstage tour of this hidden gem of a theatre sited in a set of WWII Army barracks

With glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills, stunning gardens and acres of countryside to explore, Polesden Lacey house, gardens and estate is the perfect place to enjoy a day out with family and friends.

St Martin's is a handsome Victorian church by Henry Woodyer. For Heritage Open Days the splendid architecture of the church will be explored in detail.

Explore the extraordinary mansion created by George Gilbert Scott that divides opinion: Gothic horror or work of beauty and craft?

St Barnabas Church is a remarkable, ornate church in the middle of the countryside which was funded entirely by the then Lord Ashcombe as his estate church. The church was designed by the eminent architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott and built in 1859.

Explore Dorking's drinking history with a knowledgable museum guide on a tour of the town's historic pubs.

A tour of a listed medieval hall house, dated 1415, under a Horsham stone roof with early 17th Century three storey parlour wing. The house is located alongside a private section of the ancient Roman road, Stane Street.

See Betchworth Castle with a knowledgable guide from Dorking Museum with access to the castle enclosure.

Explore an unusual church designed by the celebrated Edwardian architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, and enjoy a local history display.

An talk illustrating how Mole Valley's diverse geology provides a wide range of building materials used in the area. Followed by an optional walk around Dorking to view different rocks used in buildings.

A chance for adults and children to explore Dorking Museum's map collection and the wonders of LIDAR.

Out in the town, most of us never really look up - but now, this competition certainly will make you - and add surprise and reward as you look above the shop fronts to the history of 500 years above!