Dorking South Street Caves

I absolutely loved the tour of the Dorking Caves. Note that these are human-made caves, not natural ones. But that doesn't take away the surprise of this hidden world behind the mysterious green door across the street from Waitrose. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes with a good grippy sole if you have them, as it can be a bit slippery. I highly recommend a visit to the caves.
Jun 19th, 2022

Superb tour of a hidden Dorking underworld. Tour guides were really knowledgeable and it was an all round great experience. They supply hard hats but you might want outdoor / terrain footwear because underfoot is the natural greenstone. Would 100% recommend.
Oct 20th, 2021

As long as you set your expectations accordingly these caves are very interesting. They are 100% man-made so don't expect vast open spaces with stalactites and stalagmites, instead prepare for tight tunnels, a bit claustrophobic if you're prone to that. The caves are a constant 14 degrees year round so prepare for that depending on what you're wearing for the weather outside. The way it has been carved out you will end up retracing your steps, so beware that it doesn't seem that far on the way down but climbing the stairs all the way back up in one go might take you by surprise. I attended the Halloween special tour which had the real information interspersed with some "spooky" stories told that had been made up just for that night, always told with a nod and a wink so you knew what was real and what wasn't. From start to finish the tour took roughly 45 minutes and well worth it.
Jun 7th, 2019