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What's Going On in Leatherhead and Dorking?
Queens Diamond Jubilee Charity Garden Party at Wotton House
What a party awaits the entire nation on Tuesday 5th June - regardless of your political leanings, you will be having a great day. If you're still undecided about how to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, heading to Wotton House in Dorking may just be the answer to all your prayers.
BBQ, Hog roast, traditional cream teas and Pimms - enjoy a great afternoon and keep up with the ceremony and formalities on the big screen. There will be fun for the whole family, including a treasure Hunt, Giant Jenga, Shetland pony rides and a queens crown-making competition for the children, tombola and raffle with prizes. All in aid of the Brigitte Trust.
Phew. A pretty comprehensive list of things to do. AND it's free entry! Want to know more? Call 01306 730000.
Surrey Hills Food & Drink Festival
You know, as skilled a word-smith as this writer is, sometimes it's just better to copy and paste info about the event. Like this:
"A festival of Surrey Hills wine, beer and food to celebrate the first of the 2012 Olympic Games events will take place at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, on July 28. The Surrey Hills Festival will showcase the best of Surrey’s local food and drink, art and entertainment. Entry for this community event will be free. This would also be an ideal opportunity to visit Dorking and soak up the atmosphere, attractions and heritage of this famous market town when the eyes of the world will be on Surrey.
There will be music and entertainment and lots of stalls selling local produce to eat or take home. The festival kicks off at 11am and the Denbies train will be on hand to ferry visitors back and forth. Roads will be closed to cars but the vineyard is within easy walking distance of Box Hill, West Humble and Dorking railway stations and it is also accessible by cycle track."
So there. Click here for all the happenings!
P.F. Windibank Auctioneers
If you're an antiques dealer, collector, or simply looking for some décor, you'll want to visit an auctioneers. Oh look! Here's one in Dorking!:
"P.F. Windibank is an Auctioneers of Fine Arts and Antiques based in Surrey, UK.
P.F. Windibank was established in 1945 by Peter Frank Windibank. Following his death in 1986 the business was transferred to his son, Simon Windibank, who continues to trade under his late father’s name. The business therefore continues to be family run and aims to offer all its clients a personal, efficient and effective service."
For auction dates and more info, click here.
Leatherhead and Dorking Information
Strolling through the town of Leatherhead is pleasure enough for us with its wealth of historic buildings and the River Mole with its stunning fourteen arch bridge. But beautiful buildings and landscapes is not all that Leatherhead and the surrounding areas of Bookham, Horsley, Fetcham and Dorking have to offer.
They are positively pulsating with culture thanks to the numerous galleries, exhibitions, theatres and concerts; not to mention the vast array of leisure activities and other attractions you can get involved with. To entertain the youngsters why not take the family to Bocketts Farm Park and feed the goats or indeed whichever farmyard animal takes your fancy. The older generation might want to wet their whistles at Dorking’s very own vineyard. Whatever tickles your fancy we are convinced that Leatherhead has something for everyone.
Surrounding Villages
Effingham, Fetcham, Headley, Mickleham, Great Bookham
