West Street in Dorking is home to over 100 specialist dealers and high quality retailers. Within these historic buildings there is a diverse and exciting range of high quality goods that will inspire the discerning customer. Specialising in contemporary paintings and sculpture and situated on the east side of West Street is a beautiful gallery for art enthusiasts. To its rear at the head of West St is a designer clothes shop that offers a contemporary collection with warm and friendly personal service. As you travel down West St there is a vast range of antique shops to choose from where the traders have a well earned 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 complimentary 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 advice established collectors and museums. Close to the Dorking Museum, is a shop stocking over 100 antique clocks, watches and barometers, scientific instruments and an exciting collection of sporting memorabilia. The pet shop and aquarium welcomes families, as does the model shop with a huge variety of model cars, aeroplanes and boats. A specialist lighting shop has a glittering array of chandeliers and lamps to suit every environment and the nationally reknown quilt shop will cater for enthusiasts of all abilities. If you are looking for a more modern design solution, West Street also boasts a contemporary lifestyle retailer with stylish furniture, colourful bean bags and gifts to suit all occasions. As the latest addition to the West St `family` the mountain bike shop is fast gaining a reputation for its friendly enthusiastic service and excellent selection of bikes and cycling equipment. Whilst enjoying the historical ambience 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 cuizine or sample an eclectic mix of ales and live music at the local hostilieries. From marine artists, maps, mirrors and prints to painted furniture and a plethora of decorative paraphanalia, West St in Dorking will have a warm welcome and a variety of exciting and unusual items to tempt the