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What: Dorking Wanderers vs HRBFC

When: Saturday 16th August 2025

Where: Meadowbank, Mill Lane, Dorking, RH4 1DX

Supporter’s Coach: No

Tickets: Online HERE and available on the day. Dorking do segregate so make sure you purchase for the right area.

A tough first trip…..

It was less than 4 months ago when the Beavers last made the trip in to the Surrey Hills, at the time Dorking were gunning for the title and showed the credentials in racing in to a 3 goal lead within the first 10 minutes. To the away sides credit we did then keep the remaining 80 minutes to a 1-1 draw!

Dorking eventually lost out in the playoffs to Boreham Wood who ended up gaining promotion back in to the National League. Despite rumours of budget cuts the Wanderers are still going to be one of the teams tipped for the title this season. Experience in the squad runs deep and they still have the financial clout to go toe to toe with the other big spenders in the league.

The Beavers will travel off the back of a battling 0-0 draw with Salisbury at Beveree last Saturday. A combination of resolute defending, some excellent saves from the Trust sponsored James Holden and a spot of wayward finishing from the visitors ensured we ticked off the start of the season with a point. There were starting debuts for 9 players with only Sam Deadfield and Harry Gardner having played for the club before. This included 2 players, Nathan Paul-Lavaly & Charlie Sayers, signed just before the game. All four players off the bench also made their debut’s as well.

The weather looks to be set fine so we hope to see as many supporters make the trip down the A24 to get behind Jules & the team as we navigate a new season and a heck of a run of opening games!

Travel

Car

Dorking Wanderers are located at Meadowbank Football Ground, Mill Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1DX, which is a ten minute walk from three Dorking stations.

Parking is not available directly at the ground, however there is parking next to the ground at St Martins Walk, RH4 1DX. For more information about parking see our handy guide by clicking here.

Public Transport

There are 3 main stations in Dorking, for supporters travelling from Hampton or Teddington the quickest route is to change at Raynes Park for the service to Dorking, the journey time from Raynes Park is around 30 minutes and there is an hourly service on Good Friday. For our Feltham and Twickenham based supporters the fast train to Clapham Junction will also provide a connection to Dorking. The station is about a 10 minute walk from the town and ground. 

If you fancy a trip on one of TFL’s furthest routes out of London then the 455 runs from Kingston Bus station straight in to Dorking, depending on traffic you are looking at around an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.

Things to Do

If you fancy a spot of exercise with some great views then you are in the right place with Box Hill just to the North of Dorking, if wine tasting is your thing, then the Denbies Wine Estate is also just of the A24 and in the town there is the Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre.

Food & Drink.

Inside Meadowbank Dorking have an accessible Fan Zone which is open 2 hours before kick-off, is the perfect place for home and away fans, before, during and after the match. Enjoy a fully stocked bar, a delicious selection of hot and cold food. Other facilities include a smoking area, toilets, music and live sport.

For those exploring the town before, or after, the game there are plenty of options for food and drink. Pub wise, all on the main high street, you have The White Horse, The Kings Arms, The Old House, The Bull’s Head and The Star. There are also several independent coffee shops and restaurants that are worth looking at.