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About Dorking Halls Theatre

Welcome to Dorking Halls Theatre, a historic Art Deco, multi‑purpose venue in the heart of Dorking, Surrey. With spaces including the Grand Hall, Martineau Hall, and Masonic Hall, the venue hosts theatre, cinema, concerts, conferences, and community events. We’ve got you covered with seating configurations, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re catching a show in the Grand Hall or attending a conference in one of the intimate spaces, you’ll find flexible seating layouts and detailed capacity information on the venue’s official seating plans. Plan ahead for potential renovations and temporary closures, and rely on our insider guidance to secure your seats and make the most of your trip to Dorking.

Parking options include the Reigate Road Car Park behind the venue with 254 spaces and the Pippbrook Car Park opposite offering 143 spaces. Sunday parking is often free, with some weekday limits to be aware of. The closest rail stations—Dorking, Dorking Deepdene, and Dorking West—are about a 10–15 minute walk away, with services from London Victoria, London Waterloo, and other lines. For the best value stays and dining, we’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners near Dorking Halls. Seating plans and capacities vary by room: Grand Hall up to 791 seats (and variants like cabaret 180, dinner 300, drinks reception 900), Martineau Hall up to 176 theatre and 172 cabaret, and other configurations across the Masonic Hall and conference spaces. Date to be announced for future events where applicable, and RESCHEDULED from its original date where relevant.

Key nearby hotels and eateries include Travelodge Dorking on Reigate Road and Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel near Box Hill. These partners offer convenient options for pre- and post‑show meals and stays. For the full list of official partners and latest accessibility updates, consult the venue's seating plans page and official site.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and location: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG.
  • Venue type: Historic Art Deco, multi‑purpose venue offering theatre, cinema and conference spaces (Grand Hall, Martineau Hall, Masonic Hall).
  • Seating plan and capacity: Grand Hall theatre capacity listed as 791 (with other configurations: cabaret 180, dinner 300, drinks reception 900); Martineau Hall 176 theatre, 172 cabaret, etc. See official seating pages for details.
  • Parking: Reigate Road Car Park behind the venue (254 spaces) and Pippbrook Car Park opposite (143 spaces); Sunday parking often free; some limits apply on weekdays.
  • Transit: Dorking stations (Dorking, Dorking Deepdene, Dorking West) within ~10–15 minutes’ walk; rail services from London Victoria/Waterloo and other routes.
  • Seating/chart availability: Seating Plans page on the official site shows configurable layouts and exact capacities by room; seating plans are available on the venue’s site.
  • Nearby hotels: Travelodge Dorking (A25 Reigate Road, ~2.5 miles from Dorking Halls); Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel nearby at the foot of Box Hill (Mickleham).
  • Notable events: Leith Hill Musical Festival has historic ties to the halls (Ralph Vaughan Williams participated in early productions).
  • Renovations and status: 1994–1997 refurbishment, 2017 updates, and a multi‑phase refurbishment ongoing with a planned second phase causing a temporary closure in 2026; no demolition or renaming confirmed.