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About Dorking Halls
Contact & About
Designed by architect Percy W. Meredith, this striking Art Deco venue was built in 1931 to house the Leith Hill Musical Festival and host renowned composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ staging of Bach’s St Matthew Passion. The venue was designed to host a range of community events and comprised of three Halls: the Masonic, the Martineau, and the impressive Grand, all of which remain today. The Grand can seat 900 people, with the original stage accommodating 300 singers and a full orchestra. The Halls underwent a large-scale refurbishment between 1994 and 1997, creating the modern, fully-equipped theatre, cinema and conference venue that exists today.
Getting Here, Map & Parking
The nearest car park is on Reigate Road, behind the venue. This has 254 spaces, and is free from 6pm Monday to Saturday and on Sundays. Pippbrook car park is situated opposite the venue and has 143 spaces.
Dorking Station and Dorking Deepdene Station are a 10-minute walk from the Halls, and Dorking West is a 15-minute walk. All stations are served by trains from both Victoria and Waterloo (approximately 45 minutes).