Venue hire

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

Compare our spaces

Day delegate rates

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

Meeting Room Layout Guide

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

Meeting Room Layout Guide

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

Meeting Room Layout Guide

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