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DORKING
LEATHERHEAD
The historic market town of Dorking boasts a
Come to Leatherhead and join in the
unique mix of wel -known High Street names
celebrations! With many events and festivals
and a spectacular range of independent
now firmly established on the calendar, why
retailers, offering a unique selection of goods
not arrange your visit to coincide with one of
and services.
them? The many events add to the vibrancy
Dorking hosts a remarkable range of festivals
of Leatherhead town centre and offer fun for
and events. Music in Dorking wil forever
all the family.
be dominated by Ralph Vaughan Wil iams,
One of the highlights of the events calendar
one of England’s most famous composers,
is annual Leatherhead Drama festival, which
who lived in the town for many years. The
takes place in April/May. The festival runs
Leith Hil Music Festival has continued for
over two weeks with an adult and junior
100 years and Vaughan Wil iams conducted
competition. Drama groups from al across
and premiered many of his own works for the
the county compete to win the prestigious and
festival.
coveted Sir Michael Caine Drama Awards,
The vibrant atmosphere of Dorking is most
which are presented on the closing night,
noticeable during town centre festivals. The
commitments al owing, by the festival award’s
annual Gala Night in the run up to Christmas
namesake.
provides a special opportunity to celebrate the
Come along and find out yourself by attending
season and purchase gifts. The West Street
one of the following events:
Summer and Winter Festivals are a celebration
of things for which the street is justifiably
famous: art, antiques, boutiques and food.
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Visit Surrey 2009