Surrey
Dorking
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Dorking is best known for Box Hill, Surrey Hills walks, antiques, vineyards and the historic Dorking chicken breed.
Postcode districts: RH4, RH5
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Dorking is a Surrey market town beneath the North Downs, known for its antique shops, wine estates and access to Box Hill and the Surrey Hills. The town grew around agriculture, coaching routes and market trade, with distinctive local landmarks including St Martin’s Church spire and the Dorking Cockerel sculpture celebrating the historic five-clawed Dorking chicken breed. With rail links to London and countryside on the doorstep, Dorking has a rental market attractive to commuters, families and downsizers.
Source notes: Summarised from Wikipedia ("Dorking") and Mole Valley / Surrey Hills local-history information.
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