St Martin's Church

St Martin’s is one of the great churches of Surrey. Externally its 210ft spire, one of the tallest spires in England, is a feature of the landscape for miles around. Internally it is a treasure trove of beautiful, decorative elements ranging from its pulpit to the stained glass and opus sectile. As Heritage Open Days features the theme of ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’, St Martin’s celebrates its 150 year connections to the designers, past and present, who made this wonderful building what it is today. The connections predate the site of the current building, stretching back to Roman times, and its networks lie deep within the local community it serves. On Saturday you can visit the bell tower and try your hand at bellringing and there will be a lunchtime organ recital with tea and cakes in the afternoon. On both days you can explore the church's connections and routes to places and people far and wide through features such as the stained glass and memorials within the building.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000 - 1600

Sunday 08 September:

1200 - 1600

Location & directions

St Martin's Church, Church Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1DW

Directions:

Located in the heart of Dorking adjacent to St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre. There is access from High Street.

Contact on day:

Andrew Dorman

Telephone number:

+441306743587

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are two steps up into the Chancel but this does not prevent viewing almost all of the interior detail on the level. St Martin's Walk car park has disabled parking by the exit closest to the church; our own disabled parking is very limited so please arrange in advance. Hearing Loop available during services. Accessible toilets are in the adjacent Christian Centre. Visitors to the belltower should note that this a narrow staircase with a number of steep steps.

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