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DARLINGTON TRAIN STATION The first train to pass on the main line was in 1829. The stat ion is well served, since it is an important stop for main line services.

0 DARLINGTON HIPPODROME Opened in 1907, this Grade II listed building received a £13.7 million restoration in 2016/17.

0 HEAD OF STEAM A railway museum located on the 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first steam-powered passenger railway.

SOUTH PARK The first Victorian Park in the North East of England and was opened to the public in 1853 as Belasses Park

CINEMA / RESTAURANT COMPLEX Home to a variety of restaurants, a Premier Inn hotel and a Vue Cinema. Located next to the Town Hall in Darlington.

0 HOUSE OF FRASER The town's largest department store which has recently been refurbished has been located in Darlington since 1922.

0 MARKET SQUARE Darlington's Market Square is home to a wide range of events and is surrounded by a number of bars and the leisure centre.

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0 ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH Dates from 1180 and lies at the centre of the town next to the Market Square. Open for Sunday service and selected times during the week.

JOSEPH PEASE STATUE A supporter of the earliest public railway system in the world and the first Quaker permitted to take his seat in Parliament.

DARLINGTON LIBRARY Opened in October 1885, the Grade II listed building was gifted to the town by Edward Pease a leading Darlington Quaker. The Centre for l ocal Studies is also based here.

SKERNE BRIDGE Opened in 1825, this is the world's oldest continuously operated railway bridge and the only bridge to feature on a £5 note.

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE The Darlington Quakers have been based at their current site on Skinnergate since 1678 and the burial ground is located behind this building.

DARLINGTON MARKET& CLOCK TOWER The Victorian indoor/ covered market opened in 1864 & the clock tower was a gift to the town from Joseph Pease.

THE DOLPHIN CENTRE leisure centre with swimming pools, diving boards & water slides, an 8-court sports hall, gym, squash courts, soft play and bar/bistro.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO

There's a wealth of things to do in the town no matter what your Whetheryou're looking for a restaurant Whether you're a sports enthusiast. theatre lover, You'll be able to shop until you Darlington is a town with a population interest is. Whether you're lookingto explore Darlington's market with a romantic setting for two, a get­ film fanatic or a live musk addict, there are plenty drop! The town centre has many of106,437 people and it is situated in the town heritage or get out and about in thegreat outdoors, there's together for a feast w ith friends orone of activities for the whole family to discover. recognisable national stores North East of England, approximately plenty to see and do across the town.

A landmark recognising Joseph Pease and his prominent support of the earliest public rai lway system in the world to use steam locomotives, the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Market Cascade Designed by artist Michael Pinksy, the elegant water feature located on West Row was joint winner of the Fountain Society's 2009 'Best New Fountain and Water

of Darlington's many bars or pubs to and hundreds of bespoke, 15 miles west of Middlesbrough and Darlington Cricket and Athletic Club

relax in. independent shops offering 20 miles south of Durham City. Archers Jersey Dairy The Joseph Pease Established in 1827, the Darlington Cricket Club

unique products you won't be Ice Cream Statue Bars has played in the top division for 122 years. The town lies next to the Al(M), which

able to find anywhere else. All Set on a farm, this year round ice Proud to be the home of one of the Home to regular cricket matches, sporting connects London, Leeds, Newcastle­

town centre public facilities are cream parlour with terrace offers award-winning 'World's Best Bars', and entertainment events. Upon-Tyne and Edinburgh. It is also on

currently wheel chair accessible. renowned Jersey ice cream on an abundance of cocktail bars, a gin a mainline rail route between London

Darlington Mowden Park R.F.C / the outskirts of Darlington. specialist bar, a wine bar and pubs Binns - House of Fraser and Edinburgh and has a nearby airport.

Northern Echo Arenaserving local craft ale with t he stamp A shopping landmark located

Darlington Mowden Park R.F.C. is a professional Darlington has many first-rate t ransportDarlington's Brick Train of approval from CAMRA. on High Row. The department Modelled on the 1938 record store has a w ide variety of

rugby union club, located at the Northern links by rail, bus, airand road, including Cates and Coffee Shops Echo Arena, a 25,000 all-seater stadium in easy access to Durham Tees Valley

Welcome to Darlington -this is your guide to setting, 126mph steam fam iliar designer brands, locomotive 'Mallard', the 'Brick From afternoon tea to a tasty lunch-t ime Darlington which also hosts concerts. Airport and to major highways such

le isure, dining. shopping, transport links, parking concession stores and beauty snack, you'll find a variety of cosy cafes as the Al(M) and A66.Train' celebrates Darlington's and things to do in Darlington! There is a real Darlington Hippodrome counters waiting to be explored.

railway heritage. The sculpture, and quaint tearooms in Darlington just buzz in the town where vibrant street theatre Darlington's jewel in the Roadwaiting to tempt your tastebuds. Cornmill Shopping Centredesigned by Scottish artist David sits hand in hand with the attractive Quaker crown, this stunning Darlington has direct north-south and

Located in the heart of the Mach, stands next to the outskirts of the A66 and consists

architecture. It's a contemporary market town Indian Restaurants 1,000-seat Edwardian east-west connections via the Al (M) and town centre, here you'll find

where people can discover what makes the Spice things up and dine at Darl ington's auditorium shares the A66, providing fast connection within the of a whopping 185,000 bricks! 40 fabulous stores, many of

town special. You can also download this guide very best Indian restaurants. These chefs limelight with the Hippo area and the rest of the country. The A66which are high street favourites.

from: https://www.enjoydarlington.com are a cut above the norm, with plenty l ounge cafe bar as well as Cross-Pennine route, running south of theDarlington Clock Tower The perfect indoor shopping Situated in the heart of of tricks up their sleeves which is why three galleries and a range town centre, provides a dual carriageway

haven to d iscover the latest Darlington town centre trends and gadgets.

many are in the Top 10 on TripAdvisor. of spaces available for hire. link to M iddlesbrough and Teesport to the We're proud to be home to so many east, as well as the A 19 north/ south trunkand a popular meeting The Dolphin Centreaward-winning Indian restaurants. High Row road.

Feature' in the UK. A sports centre with Tower was a gift to the destination, the Clock

A bustling street of familiar Chinese and Thai Restaurants Olympic swimm ing pool facilit ies, Bus

town by the industrialist Market Cross shops featuring some of the There's an array of choice w hich includes a soft play area, a bar and bistro Keeping you connected in the North East

Joseph Pease in 1864. The A stone sculpture that offers a glimpse town's most recognisable the influence of local Quaker families in the a buffet style restaurant as well as many and a timetable of fitness activities and beyond, Darl ington boasts excellent

bells inside are in fact the sister into the market town's heritage. landmarks, the Clock Tower, Georgian and Victorian era. It is often referred independent restaurants which have suitable for a variety of ages. bus routes from Arriva and National

bells to those inside Big Ben in Joseph Pease Statue and the to as 'Dario'. served the town for a number of years. Express. Arriva offer exclusive family Piercebridge Roman Fort Market Cascade.London. The Forum Music CentreWell worth a try. t ickets, allowing you and your family An English Heritage site located on the

Darlington Library outskirts of Darlington in the village of Darlington is an historic market town and built Venue for new bands, a music education centre

Imperial Quarter to explore the North East at a fraction in 1183, St Cuthbert's Church, is one of the most Mediterranean Cuisine and recording facilities, plus comedy and f ilm Jam-packed w ith bespoke of the price. Opened in 1885, the Crown Piercebridge. Travel back in time and

independent shops, cafes important early English churches in the north It's safe to say the tow n's Italian clubs.

Street Library is burst ing with experience the remains of a large bridge books and modern digital that once carried a Roman road across Cinema/ Restaurant Complex

of England, but the oldest church in the town restaurants are popular, offering their Railand restaurants. The Imperial

is St. Andrew's Church built around 1125. own authentic twist on familiar pizza, Darl ington's railway station is part of the facilities. The site is regularly the River Tees. An entertainment complex boasting a variety Quarter is the perfect place

pasta and chicken dishes. Many of the main LNER and Cross Country networks In 1825 the world's first steam-powered greeted with authors hosting of tempting new and familiar restaurants, a to find one of a kind gifts,

Italian restaurants offer a fantastic, provide rapid, regular connections Tees Cottage Pumping Station two-course happy hour special. southwards to London, the south-west

passenger train journey began in Darlington, events discussing their literature. Vue cinema and a Premier Inn Hotel. to relax and rejuvenate. A Heritage site featuring a Victorianthus the Stockton and Darlington Railway is the The Centre for local Studies is In addition, we have a number of Queen Street Shopping Centre and northwards to Edinburgh andWater Pumping Station built in 1849, Theatre Hullabalooworld's first public railway. based at Crown Street l ibrary Spanish and Greek restaurants, if you're The only theatre outside London dedicated An indoor shopping centre Aberdeen. There are also direct

and contains records, maps and sited next to the River Tees and Broken

Famous bridges have also been built in Scar Picnic Area. Themed open weekends after anything from meze to tapas. to children, offering performances created offering a variety of connections to Leeds, M anchester and local newspapers to help you Darlington by the town's Cleveland Bridge recognisable brands and Birmingham through Transpennine Express,throughout the year showcasing a rare specifically for 0-16 year aids.

including the Sydney Harbour Bridge. an independent cafe. as well as regular east -west connections. trace your local and family Pub Grub 1914 two-cylinder gas internal­

history. If you're looking for a hearty meal, there The Majestic Theatre combustion engine, the largest such On High Row, one building of note is the former are many pubs located around the town An arts and events centre w ith a 1920s themed Darlington Market Air

Head of Steam engine surviving in Europe.

The 5 mile Broken Scar walk takes in a section of the River Tees before passing the Tees Cottage Pumping Station and continuing through the

West End of Darlington. There is a car park and a

children's playground and

Backhouse Bank (now Barclays), founded by centre serving up classic dishes, all often theatre hosting regular performances of touring A traditional indoor market Durham Tees Valley Airport l ies only six

Jonathan Backhouse, a prominent Darlington made with locally sourced ingredients. and local comedians, tribute acts, musicals, dance which opened in 1864; the miles from the centre of Darlington. The Located on the 1825 route of the Stockton banker and Quaker. One of the local dishes you must try is classes and stage school workshops. Market is home to t raders of airport connects Darlington to other UK and Darlington the renowned Chicken Parmesan, or local produce, confect ionery destinations and Europe, with regular

Darlington's most famous landmark, the clock Railway, the Darlington Rugby &Football Club'Parma' as we know it! and the famous 'Darlington flights to Amsterdam. A lternative airports tower, was a gift to the town by the industrialist museum Home to the Darlington Rugby Union Club and the Savoury'. The Grade II listed travelling to internat ional locations include oseph Pease in 1864. The tower bells are the sister celebrates north The Raby Hunt town's Darlington FC known as The Quakers which Victorian Hall boasts historical Newcastle International Airport and Leeds bells to those which are inside Big Ben in London. eastern railway Set in the rural hamlet of Summerhouse, is in the National League North. features, while offering a Bradford International Airport. Bot h are

history through only 7 miles from Darlington, The RabyThe Darlington Mechanics Institute was opened 21st century retail experience. within 60 miles of Darlington.

exhibitions and Hunt is North East England's f irst and in 1854 by Elizabeth Pease Nichol. Institutes like A Grade II listed historic

family events. only two Michelin star restaurant. The Yards Parking this provided leisure activities such as day t rips park with Green Flag Find the Yards of Skinnergate Darlington is home to a number of long for local workers and their famil ies. They also Rackliffe Hall, picnic site. Everything else! Award status since or High Row and you'll be t reated and short stay pay and display car parksprovided opportunities for workers to improve Hotel, Golf & Spa We have a vast arrange of eateries and 2006. Enjoy a toddler

Walworth Castle Hotel to independent businesses providing easy access to local shops and heir education providing libraries and talks. With a choice of rooms new restaurants, bars and cafes are & junior play park, talk offering freshly ground coffee, amenit ies in the town centre. W ith manyThe castle dates back to 1150, located

or suites, three bespoke opening all the time. You may want to to the parrots in the Alfred Waterhouse, responsible for London's 5 m iles from Darlington. The hotel artisan cheeses and tradit ional of the long stay Council car parks offering

restaurants, an award-winning t ry Brazilian or Mexican food and we aviary, visit the on-siteNatural History Museum, designed the Grade II provides a venue for weddings, banquets, afternoon tea. There are three 2 hours free parking.

spa and one of t he longest golf have those too in Darlington. Whatever cafe or play a sport in Yards to explore; Buckton's, listed Victorian Market Hall in 1860 and the meetings and special occasions. It also courses in Europe, the resort you choose we'll guarantee you'll have the multi-use games area. For further information visit:

Library was built with funding from Edward Pease, holds regular events throughout the year. Clark's and Mechanic's! offers the perfect escape for all. an amazing feast! https://www.darl ington.gov.uk/carparking

and opened in 1885.

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