West Street, home to The Dorking Museum and an eclectic mix of traders from antique dealers, restaurants, fashion boutiques, fabric retailers, jewellers, inns etcetera, all housed within these historic buildings with a range of high quality goods and services that will inspire even the most discerning of customers. At the head of West Street is a designer clothes shop that offers a contemporary collection with a warm and friendly personal service. As you stroll down West Street there is a vast range of antique shops to choose from where the traders have a reputation for an experienced eye for authenticity and good value. Dealers and browsers alike will be tempted by a vast array of collectables to suit all pockets, from rare and historical desks (one used by Charles Dickens) to Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian English & French furniture. There are retailers selling a fabulous selection of complementary soft furnishings, fabrics, decorative objects, silver and jewellery. A specialist dealer in fine antique arms and English armoury will be able to nurture novices or advise established collectors and museums. The pet shop and aquarium welcomes families, as does the model shop with its huge variety of model cars, aeroplanes and boats. A specialist lighting shop has a glittering array of chandeliers and lamps to suit every environment. Head for the Hills cycle shop offers a wide range of bikes for all ages and experience, whilst the nationally renowned quilt shop will cater for enthusiasts of all abilities. The latest additions to the West St ‘family’ are David Thomas, the jeweller, The Barber Shop and Talbot House Antique centre, all three are fast gaining reputations for a friendly and enthusiastic service. Whilst taking in the historical ambience of West Street, there is ample opportunity for a tasty nibble and coffee or to indulge in a gastronomic feast. For a memorable dining experience at a restaurant or café to suit your mood, diners can savour fresh local produce and international cuisine or sample a mix of fine ales and live music at the local hostelries. From marine artists, maps, mirrors and prints to painted furniture and a plethora of decorative paraphernalia, West St. in Dorking will have a warm welcome and a variety of exciting and unusual items to tempt the most discerning customer.