I’d never visited Dorking before, but was surprised by all the town had to offer, and left wondering why I hadn’t moved there. With views of the Surrey Hill slopes, plenty of independent shops and great pubs, I was surprised by how big the town is. I stayed overnight in the White Horse Hotel, with my boyfriend and dog.
Dorking is roughly a 40-minute drive from our home, it's not far away at all so it’s not somewhere I had considered staying overnight before. As I drove through the Surrey Hills, the sun was shining, I began feeling relaxed by taking in the verdant scenery. It’s crazy to think this gorgeous part of the world is right on our doorstep.
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I absolutely love shopping, especially thrifted, second-hand and antique goods. I was in the right place, I didn’t realise just how many antique shops there were in the town. The antique shops were all neatly lined up in a row, each offering something different.
You could find upcycled homewares, railway memorabilia and old mili.