Send flowers to Dorking, Surrey

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Dorking is a historic market town that is surrounded by the picturesque and wooded Surrey Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. What acts as a landmark for visitors and locals alike in this town is the spire of the parish church of St Martins, which is also one of the tallest in the country.

Culture is highly celebrated in Dorking, be it heritage, music and the arts. One of the most celebrated cultural figures is Ralph Vaughan Williams, who was a long-time resident of the town and one of the famous composers in England. When you want music, bands and live events, a simple trip to pubs, the town centre and the Dorking Halls will be a blast.

When it comes to finding Dorking, it's not that hard at all. There are trains to both London Waterloo and London Victoria Station in under an hour. There is also a rail service that runs to Brighton, Gatwick, Midlands, Guildford and Reading.

Dorking simply offers everything for everyone – lovely independent shops, a thriving arts community, jaw-dropping landscape and a renowned antiques quarter.

Whether you want to come here for a romantic trip or a leisurely one, you're surely bound to have lots of fun. If you opt for the former, don't forget to send flowers to Dorking for your date so that you can set a romantic tone for your trip.

HISTORY

In the Domesday Book of 1086, Dorking appears as the Manor of Dorchinges. It was hailed by William the Conqueror. Among its assets were: one church, three mills, 16 ploughs, three acres of meadow, woodland, and herbage.

The Dukes of Norfolk were the subsequent Lords of the Manor and they lived in town until they moved to Arundel. One of these lords is even buried in a Dorking churchyard.

During the medieval period, Dorking was a prosperous agricultural and market town. It was able to capitalise on its position on the junction of a number of long distance roads and local tracks, as well as milling and brewing, surrounding cultivated fields and pasture.

The construction of a turnpike road transformed Dorking into a staging post on the rote to Brighton and the coast.

Dorking also held a big wheat and cattle market in the High Street. The South Street around Butter Hill was the site of the poultry market, and one of the most famous products was Dorking fowl which was a favourite at the table of Queen Victoria.

When the railways arrived, Dorking lost its stagecoaches, but attracted a number of wealthy residents. The town was an urban district from 1894 to 1974.

ATTRACTIONS

Wisley Gardens – home of the Royal Horticultural Society. The gardens are world famous and justifiably so. It's just a great place to view some lovely Dorking flowers.

Denbies Wine Estate – the largest vineyard in Britain.

Bocketts Farm – located within Norbury Park Estate. Visitors can meet friendly domestic farm animals and feed the dicks and chickens. There are also unique animals like llamas.

Hannah Peshar Sculpture Garden – developed by art dealer Hannah Peschar and landscape designer husband Anthony Paul. It is located in a wooded valley with natural running water. This is also a nice place to look at a few flowers in Dorking.

Chessington World of Adventures – one of the best theme parks in the country.

AMENITIES and LANDMARKS

Dorking is known for its antique dealers and High Street, West Street and South Street serve as its main trading streets.

St Martin's Walk – open-air shopping centre.

Dorking Halls – a fully-equipped entertainment and conference venue that includes a premier cinema.