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St Martin's Church Tour
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About the church building
For more than a thousand years Christians have worshipped on this site in the centre of our busy market town. The buildings which have been here have evolved to meet the changing needs of the community and continue to do so.
St. Martin’s church is a handsome Grade 2* listed Victorian building designed by Henry Woodyer and built between 1868 and 1877. It is situated in a quiet churchyard within the conservation area next to Dorking High Street. With one of the tallest church spires in England, it is visible for miles around.
As you walk round admiring the building, take a few moments to stop and thank God for those whose gifts in design and construction have provided us with this lovely building. We hope you enjoy a tour of this beautiful church and take a few moments to stop and thank God for it’s peace and beauty.
Church Features
History
History
Find out about the fascinating 1000 year history of St Martin's Church in Dorking.
North Aisle
The North Aisle is decorated with colourful stained glass windows and decorative panels.
South Aisle
South Aisle
The South Aisle also has colourful stained glass windows and some unusual decorative panels.
Lady Chapel
South Aisle
Lady Chapel
The Lady Chapel is a later addition to the church and has ornate decorations.
Stained Glass Windows
West Tower, Spire and Bells
West Tower, Spire and Bells
The church has some fascinating stained glass windows showing a range biblical scenes.
West Tower, Spire and Bells
West Tower, Spire and Bells
West Tower, Spire and Bells
The impressive West Tower and Spire were completed after the main body of the church and is the tallest in Surrey.
War Memorials
West Tower, Spire and Bells
War Memorials
Explore the First World War memorials around the church and learn about the Dorking men they commemorate.
Church Map
Features:
- Nave , North Aisle and South Aisles
- Font
- West Tower and Spire
- West Windows
- North Aisle Windows
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Panel
- Memorial to Arthur Powell and his wife
- Pulpit
- Chancel Arch
- Organ
- Chancel
- Chancel Fittings
- Lady Chapel
- Lady Chapel Fittings
- Book of Remembrance
- South Aisle Windows
- Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Panel
- Memorial to Lily, Duchess of Marlborough
- Monument to Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Friends of St. Martin’s Church, Dorking, were formed in 1981 to raise funds for preserving, maintaining and renewing this splendid Victorian building and its fabric, furniture and fittings. For more information, click below: