# Dorking Christmas Festival 2026

> Dorking Christmas Festival runs 29 November 2026 in Dorking. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dorking/

Dorking, [Surrey](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/surrey/)

One day only: Sunday 29 November 2026

| Dates | Sunday 29 November 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Sunday: **11am to 5pm** |
| Where | Dorking town centre, along the High Street [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2326,-0.3306) |
| Entry | Free to attend; some activities may charge |
| Organiser | Hello Dorking. [Official page](https://www.hellodorking.com/our-projects/dorking-annual-christmas-celebrations/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Hello Dorking (town centre partnership)](https://www.hellodorking.com/our-projects/dorking-annual-christmas-celebrations/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.hellodorking.com/our-projects/dorking-annual-christmas-celebrations/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Dorking Christmas Festival: Quick Answers

### When is Dorking Christmas Festival in 2026?

It is on Sunday 29 November 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Dorking Christmas Festival open and close?

Sunday 11am to 5pm.

### Is Dorking Christmas Festival free to enter?

Yes. Free to attend; some activities may charge.

### Where is Dorking Christmas Festival?

Dorking town centre, along the High Street, Dorking.

## About Dorking Christmas Festival

One-day town-centre festival with market stalls, a fun fair, street performers, live music in four areas and a Santa's grotto. The 2026 theme is a festive forest and some roads are closed for the day.

## Where Is Dorking Christmas Festival?

Dorking town centre, along the High Street, Dorking. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Santa's Grotto at Dorking Christmas Festival

Hello Dorking (Dorking BID) says there will be a grotto (listed as "Winter Wonderland Grotto") at the 2026 event, but had not published its dates, times or price when we checked. Place given: at Ralph James Estate Agents on West Street, within the pedestrianised festival area.

Source: [Hello Dorking (Dorking BID)](https://www.hellodorking.com/event/christmas-festival/), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-grotto/).

## Where to Stay Near Dorking Christmas Festival

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Sunday 29 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley  Wisley, Surrey  4 to 8 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rhs-wisley/) [Guildford Festive Family Fun Day (Step Into Christmas)  Guildford, Surrey  15 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/guildford/) [Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair  Guildford, Surrey  20 to 21 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/guildford-cathedral/) [Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre  East Molesey, Greater London  4 to 13 Dec 2026  Open 4 to 6 Dec and 11 to 13 Dec only  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hampton-court/) [Kingston Christmas Market  Kingston upon Thames, Greater London  2026 dates not yet announced  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/kingston/)

See all [Christmas markets near Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/brighton/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).