Our striking Art Deco theatre has flexible spaces for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and performances. We overlook the scenic Surrey hills and have good train links to London.
Why us
- Five characterful, distinctive spaces suitable for any size event
- A resident technical crew and high-quality audio visual equipment
- Based a few minutes from the centre of the historic market town of Dorking
- We overlook the Surrey Hills (so enjoy some pretty views)
- 20 minutes’ drive from the M25
- A ten-minute walk from Dorking station, which offers direct train services to London Victoria and Waterloo
You’ll get
- Free Wi-Fi
- Large public car park next to the venue
- Bespoke catering available; from fresh pastries to three course meals!
- Bespoke technical packages available to suit your event
Let’s talk more! Please contact the Events Team on dorking.halls@molevalley.gov.uk or 01306 879200
Grand Hall
A large and fully customisable space retaining the stately ambience of its original 1930s design, with a high ceiling and sculpted balcony. The Hall can be arranged as a flat floor area with tables and chairs, or as an auditorium with theatre-style seating. Perfect for live shows, concerts, awards ceremonies, conferences and community events.
Key features
- Removable flat floor seating
- Retractable tiered seating
- Fixed balcony
- Two screens – cinema and conference
- Large stage
- Backstage area with dressing rooms
- Ground level loading facilities for live shows (dock-lift to stage level)
- Services of our in-house technical team throughout
- House LED lighting rig as standard
- Full audio-visual facilities (additional charge)
- Pyrotechnics, dry-ice, smoke haze and other special effects (additional charge)
Seating capacity
- Theatre: 813
- Cabaret: 180
- Dinner: 300
- Classroom/boardroom: 140
- Drinks reception: 900
- Dimensions: 17.8m x 19.5m
Martineau Hall
Ideal for smaller business conferences, events, and more intimate live shows; can be arranged as a flat floor area with tables and chairs, or as an auditorium with tiered seating.
Key features
- Retractable tiered seating
- Access from ground level as well as from the Mezzanine bar area
- Large screen
- Lighting and audio-visual facilities available
Seating capacity
- Theatre: 192
- Cabaret: 128
- Dinner: 120
- Classroom/boardroom: 70
- Drinks reception: 200
- Dimensions: 15.9m x 12m
Masonic Hall
Our smallest hall. Perfect for larger meetings and workshops when arranged as a flat floor area with tables and chairs, or as a cinema for a private film screening when fitted out with tiered seating.
Key features
- Retractable tiered seating
- Small space so no need for a microphone or PA
- Large screen
- Lighting and audio-visual facilities available
- Air-conditioned
Seating capacity
- Theatre: 66
- Cabaret: 40
- Dinner: 40
- Classroom/boardroom: 20
- Drinks reception: 75
- Dimensions: 11.6m x 7.3m
Vaughan Williams Room
A light, modern meeting space seating 16.
Key features
- Wi-Fi
- LED screen
- Air-conditioned
Seating capacity
- Dinner: 16
- Classroom/boardroom: 16
- Drinks Reception: 25
- Dimensions: 7m x 5m
The room is bookable in advance or last minute (subject to availability).
Mezzanine Bar
A modern space with a tasteful Art Deco interior, accessed via a spiral staircase. Perfect for hosting parties and drinks receptions. It can also be arranged as an informal meeting or presentation space.
Key features
- Fully equipped bar
- Mix of poseur and café tables
- Air-conditioned