BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152635Z UID:18326-1780137000-1780137000@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Stockton Circular DESCRIPTION:Circular walk visiting various locations connected with the S&DR in 1825\, the extension of the S&DR across the River Tees in 1830 and the arrival of the Leeds Northern Railway (LNR) in 1852. \nDistance about 3.5 miles \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Stockton Town Hall at 10.30 am URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-4/ LOCATION:Stockton Town Hall\, High Street\, Stockton-On-Tees\, TS20 1DR CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153951Z UID:18327-1780482600-1780482600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-5/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T104500 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105552Z UID:18328-1780829100-1780829100@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line DESCRIPTION:The Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington\n4.5 miles (7.5 km)\, 2 hours 45 mins Maximum group size 20. Mostly along off-road paths. Dogs on leads (this is a shared use route on the National Cycling Network). Moderate (level gradient but stamina required). Stout footwear recommended. \nThis walk follows the trackbed of an original section of the Stockton and Darlington Railway\, looking at the development of railway infrastructure and the industries which grew up along the line. \nThe walk begins in Middleton St George village and ends at the Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction\, next to North Road station in Darlington. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-the-fighting-cocks-line/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152747Z UID:18329-1781087400-1781087400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. Distance is about 2 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-5/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153951Z UID:18330-1781692200-1781692200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-6/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105239Z UID:18331-1781778600-1781778600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk) DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-evening-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152849Z UID:18332-1782556200-1782556200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park\, Bowesfield Junction and 5 Bridges across the Tees. DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park\, Bowesfield Junction and the site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge. \nDistance about 4miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short walk next to the River Tees under the A66 and 2 railway bridges. \n  \nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-6/ LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153951Z UID:18334-1782901800-1782901800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-7/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105307Z UID:18333-1782901800-1782901800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-7/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153027Z UID:18335-1783506600-1783506600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Yarm Branch line from Allen’s West Station DESCRIPTION:Circular walk along the original S&DR Yarm Branch Line from Allen’s West Station into Yarm\, returning via Yarm Road & footbridge across the original Leeds Northern Line. \nDistance about 3.5 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-7/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105656Z UID:18336-1783765800-1783765800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Pease and Backhouse - the families who brought the S&DR to life DESCRIPTION:Pease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.\nDarlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.\n0.5 miles (1 km)\, 1 hour. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. \nIn Darlington’s Quaker burial ground\, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried. These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters\, and some of their interesting and colourful family members. \nAll of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre. There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life-12/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153950Z UID:18337-1784111400-1784111400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-8/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105514Z UID:18338-1784716200-1784716200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk) DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-evening-walk-3/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153245Z UID:18339-1784975400-1784975400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Stockton Circular DESCRIPTION:Circular walk visiting various locations connected with the S&DR in 1825\, the extension of the S&DR across the River Tees in 1830 and the arrival of the Leeds Northern Railway (LNR) in 1852. \nDistance about 3.5 miles \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Stockton Town Hall at 10.30 am URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-8/ LOCATION:Stockton Town Hall\, High Street\, Stockton-On-Tees\, TS20 1DR CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105722Z UID:18340-1785580200-1785580200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse - the families who brought the S&DR to life DESCRIPTION:Pease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.\nDarlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.\n0.5 miles (1 km)\, 1 hour. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. \nIn Darlington’s Quaker burial ground\, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried. These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters\, and some of their interesting and colourful family members. \nAll of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre. There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life-13/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153906Z UID:18341-1785925800-1785925800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-9/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153355Z UID:18342-1786530600-1786530600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. Distance is about 2 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-9/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105746Z UID:18343-1786789800-1786789800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-63/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153906Z UID:18344-1787135400-1787135400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-10/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105809Z UID:18345-1787394600-1787394600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-64/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153505Z UID:18347-1787999400-1787999400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park\, Bowesfield Junction and 5 Bridges across the Tees. DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park\, Bowesfield Junction and the site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge. \nDistance about 4miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short walk next to the River Tees under the A66 and 2 railway bridges. \n  \nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-10/ LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105834Z UID:18346-1787999400-1787999400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse - the families who brought the S&DR to life DESCRIPTION:Pease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.\nDarlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.\n0.5 miles (1 km)\, 1 hour. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. \nIn Darlington’s Quaker burial ground\, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried. These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters\, and some of their interesting and colourful family members. \nAll of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre. There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life-14/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T104500 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105857Z UID:18348-1788173100-1788173100@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line DESCRIPTION:The Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington\n4.5 miles (7.5 km)\, 2 hours 45 mins Maximum group size 20. Mostly along off-road paths. Dogs on leads (this is a shared use route on the National Cycling Network). Moderate (level gradient but stamina required). Stout footwear recommended. \nThis walk follows the trackbed of an original section of the Stockton and Darlington Railway\, looking at the development of railway infrastructure and the industries which grew up along the line. \nThe walk begins in Middleton St George village and ends at the Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction\, next to North Road station in Darlington. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/the-fighting-cocks-line-11/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153905Z UID:18349-1788345000-1788345000@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-11/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153622Z UID:18350-1788949800-1788949800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Yarm Branch line from Allen’s West Station DESCRIPTION:Circular walk along the original S&DR Yarm Branch Line from Allen’s West Station into Yarm\, returning via Yarm Road & footbridge across the original Leeds Northern Line. \nDistance about 3.5 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-11/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153717Z UID:18352-1789209000-1789209000@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Stockton Circular DESCRIPTION:Circular walk visiting various locations connected with the S&DR in 1825\, the extension of the S&DR across the River Tees in 1830 and the arrival of the Leeds Northern Railway (LNR) in 1852. \nDistance about 3.5 miles \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \n  \nMeet at Stockton Town Hall at 10.30 am URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-12/ LOCATION:Stockton Town Hall\, High Street\, Stockton-On-Tees\, TS20 1DR CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105100Z UID:18351-1789209000-1789209000@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse - the families who brought the S&DR to life DESCRIPTION:Pease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.\nDarlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.\n0.5 miles (1 km)\, 1 hour. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. \nIn Darlington’s Quaker burial ground\, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried. These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters\, and some of their interesting and colourful family members. \nAll of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre. There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life-15/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260401T153905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153905Z UID:18353-1789554600-1789554600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West End Walk Venue TBC DESCRIPTION:More information TBC URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-west-end-walk-venue-tbc-12/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260416T073558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105034Z UID:18354-1789813800-1789813800@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) DESCRIPTION:The Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington\n4.5 miles (7.5 km)\, 2 hours 45 mins Maximum group size 20. Mostly along off-road paths. Dogs on leads (this is a shared use route on the National Cycling Network). Moderate (level gradient but stamina required). Stout footwear recommended. \nThis walk follows the trackbed of an original section of the Stockton and Darlington Railway\, looking at the development of railway infrastructure and the industries which grew up along the line. \nThe walk begins in Middleton St George village and ends at the Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction\, next to North Road station in Darlington. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-65/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T081116 CREATED:20260326T085733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152352Z UID:18355-1790159400-1790159400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. Distance is about 2 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-13/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR