When: Friday 18th April 2025 at 3pm

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

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

If Carlsberg did ownership changes….. #

After a historic week at Beveree which saw a change in ownership at the very top Alan Julien’s side ensured happy faces all round with a thumping 5-0 win against Welling United at Beveree on Saturday. Two up inside five minutes quashed the nerves, and a rampant home side ensured fans were able to enjoy their afternoon in the sun and retain our place in the National League South for another season. To say the atmosphere at Beveree was jumping was a understatement and everyone at the club has a renewed sense of optimism and belief.

Good Friday sees a short into the Surrey Hills to the picturesque town of Dorking to face on of the 5 teams who can still, realistically, lay claim to be in the running to go up as League Champions. With leaders Truro entertaining Torquay and 2nd place Worthing travelling to 3rd place Eastbourne points will be dropped somewhere so Marc White’s side will be looking to take advantage.

Having dropped down from Step 1 last year Dorking have made good on their desire to reclaim their place at the earliest opportunity. The squad is filled with experience and strength in depth with the likes of Bobby-Joe Taylor, Tony Craig, Matt Briggs, Josh Taylor, Alfie Rutherford and the, always dangerous, Jason Prior forming the spine of the team.

For the Beavers there was the welcome return to the starting line up of James Roberts against Welling and Jake Gray getting more minutes from the bench. Harry Gardner will be looking to continue his good form following his hat-trick and Archie Taylor will be available for this game despite is red card on Saturday as the suspension kicks in 1 week after the initial card.

It will be another tough game against a very good side, but Dorking is nice and easy to get to, has a fine selection of establishments (more on that later) so hopefully we will see as many Beaver fans making the trip down on Good Friday.

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 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.

Travel Together #

A couple of options for supporters wishing to meet up with others on route. There will be supporters on the 11.16 train from Feltham to Clapham Junction to then connect to Dorking with an arrival time of around 12.40. There is also an 11am meet at the Raynes Park Tavern next to Raynes Park Station to then get the 11.43 to Dorking which arrives around 12.15. Keep an eye on all our socials for updates on travel over the day.

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.

Top image with thanks to Hoppers Guide