Free Parking Dates in Mole Valley Over Christmas Season!
The Christmas Season is here again and we want everyone to enjoy the festive magic of Mole Valley across our towns and villages!
- MVDC-owned car parks in Ashtead, Bookham and Dorking will offer all day free parking on the following Saturdays: 5 December, 12 December, and 19 December.
- Free parking days in Leatherhead will be: 31 October, 28 November and 5 December.
Remember, Sundays are free year-round in all MVDC-owned car parks and also after 6pm Monday-Saturday!
54 thirty-minute free bays are also available across our car parks. Whether you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping, see friends or take in a show, we hope these free parking days can help make it happen!
Events and Activities
This December 5, a brand new festive shopping experience is coming to Leatherhead town centre and The Swan Centre, bringing the town to life with independent makers, seasonal gifts, artisan traders, street food, mulled wine and plenty of Christmas cheer.
The Christmas Market will be filled with unique finds, festive treats, local talent and a warm seasonal atmosphere – the perfect place to shop small, discover something special and enjoy a little Christmas magic.
Dorking’s Famous Christmas Festival returns on Sunday 29th November 2026 and this year it has a Festive Forest Theme! The High Street, West Street and South Street are pedestrianised for the day, giving plenty of space to roam and enjoy some festive cheer! Learn more.
Looking for a helpful itinerary to help you and your family to have a great day out at the Christmas Festival? Click the button below!
Dorking Halls
Don’t miss another spectacular family pantomime from Enchanted Entertainment, the same team behind previous Christmas productions of Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Starring JJ Hamblett from Union J as Robin Hood, Michael Praed from Robin of Sherwood as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Maisie Waller from Mamma Mia! and back by popular demand are the hilarious double act Simmons and Simmons.
With a talented cast, amazing 3D effects, impressive live music, plenty of laughter, and Merry fun for all ages, come and Boo the Sheriff and Cheer the Outlaw this Christmas with Robin Hood.
Leatherhead Theatre
LP Creatives are set to unleash another spectacular production of the timeless fairy tale classic, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, as it bursts onto the stage at Leatherhead Theatre for Christmas 2026!
Welcome to the wonderfully bonkers French village of ‘Marsh de Mello’ — where romance is in the air, chaos is never far behind, and one young Beauty dreams of a life far beyond the village gates…
Returning by huge popular demand, the unstoppable Jon Hughes is back in heels, hairspray and hysterics as the larger-than-life ‘Dame Edna Cation’ — serving outrageous costumes, rapid-fire comedy and enough sparkle to light up the whole kingdom!
Variations of this pantomime exist for scouts and brownies, a relaxed version without effects, school performances, family and 18+
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Features local stalls selling Christmas gifts, crafts, and decorations
Effingham and Little Bookham Churches are hosting a Christmas Fair to support the churches, The Grange Centre and Cherry Trees.
Saturday 5th December – 10am – 3pm
– Artisan stalls
– Seasonal food and drink
– Musical entertainment
– Free entry
Tithe Barn, Manor House Lane, KT23 4EW
If you’re looking to get some fresh air, a programme of fun, our free and accessible weekly volunteer-led walks are ideal for anyone looking to become more active and meet new people. Walks are available in Dorking, Leatherhead, North Holmwood, Brockham and Buckland. For more information, click below!
Check our Events Calendar for the latest festive fun in Mole Valley – and share your own events to spread the Christmas magic!