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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 entry). \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-54/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132646Z
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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 the Railway Tavern\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Evening walk only\, in the late spring / summer. 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. \nThe walk ends with a chance for a drink in the Railway Tavern – the oldest continually operating railway inn in the world. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise (and a drink!) 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-evening-walk-3/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250610T121007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T121007Z
UID:17434-1754735400-1754740800@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.\n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 mins. 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/free-guided-walk-pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250423T101615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T102614Z
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge & Preston Park.
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge & Preston Park. \nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am. \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.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/guided-walk-eaglescliffe-station-to-st-johns-crossing-via-site-of-1830-sdr-suspension-bridge-preston-park-2/
LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station
CATEGORIES:General event,Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T142410Z
UID:16570-1755340200-1755340200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Teesdale Railway Walk
DESCRIPTION:This approximately 4 mile circular walk takes you on a tour of the industrial past of this important rural market town. . It will explore how it became a transpennine railway hub after a long battle with the Duke of Cleveland for it to have a railway connection at all. Learn about how the railway affected the town’s industry\, helped save lives and to become a holiday destination. \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/__trashed-46__trashed/
LOCATION:Teesdale Leisure Centre Carpark\, Teesdale Leisure Centre\, Stathmore Road\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 8DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132739Z
UID:16843-1755340200-1755345600@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.\n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 mins. 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-10/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250623T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T154154Z
UID:17479-1755685800-1755700200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Haggerleases Branchline
DESCRIPTION:This walk follows the early Haggerleases Branchline of the S&DR. Easygoing. 8.2 miles. Refreshments available to purchase at conclusion.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-haggerleases-branchline/
LOCATION:Outside the Manor House Hotel\, West Auckland\, Front Street The Green\, West Auckland\, DL14 9HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T141651Z
UID:16571-1755716400-1755716400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: Timothy Hackworth\, the man who engineered a future for the locomotive
DESCRIPTION:The delivery of power to the steam locomotive was the key to its adoption and success. What ends with the engineering accomplishments of Sir Nigel Gresley\, started with the engineering achievements of Timothy Hackworth. His story includes the missed opportunity of his most powerful design\, the markers he laid down for the Stockton and Darlington Railway before they were taken up by others and his unique contribution to the works at Shildon. \nMike Norman’s background in IT was at the forefront of the technology of the Information Revolution\, and he now draws on that experience in defining the pioneering key developments of the steam locomotive. He is the author of ‘It Wasn’t Rocket Science’ – a biography of the life and times of Timothy Hackworth which\, set during preparations for the 1893 Columbian Exposition held in Chicago\, is told through the eyes of a grandson.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/__trashed-45__trashed/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T105807Z
UID:16846-1755947700-1755959400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line
DESCRIPTION:The Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington \n5.5 miles (8.5 km)\, 3 hours 15 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-10/
LOCATION:entrance to Middleton St George Play Park and Field ///validated.unwind.expert\, Station Road\, Middleton St George\, DL2 1JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250423T101723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T101723Z
UID:17236-1756290600-1756297800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: original S&DR Yarm Branch Line from Allen's West Station into Yarm
DESCRIPTION:A 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. \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. \nDistance about 3.5 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/guided-walk-original-sdr-yarm-branch-line-from-allens-west-station-into-yarm/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132754Z
UID:16847-1756377000-1756382400@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-56/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250808T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T200901Z
UID:17104-1756636200-1756641600@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/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250811T160404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T160404Z
UID:17669-1756684800-1757116799@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walking the Line - Monday 1st September to Friday 5th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to walk the original 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.\nStarting near the south west Durham coalfields and finishing at the site of the coal\nstaithes on the River Tees in Stockton. We are looking for 30 people to walk the whole\nroute over 5 days. We will be doing 2 short stretches of the route via train as there is\nno safe walking route close to the track bed. \n\nDay 1 – New Inn Crossroads to Shildon Station. (7 miles)\nDay 2 – Shildon Station (visit to Locomotion Museum) to North Road Station via\nHeighington Station. Train from Heighington to North Road. (4 miles)\nDay 3 – North Road Station (visit to Hopetown) to Dinsdale Station.\n(6 miles)\nDay 4 – Dinsdale to Allen’s West and the Yarm Branch. Train from Dinsdale to\nAllen’s West. (3 miles)\nDay 5 – Allen’s West to St. Johns Crossing and the River Tees. (6 miles)\n\nFurther details will be sent to the 30 successful applicants about 7 days prior to the\nstart.\nTo find out more information – contact:-\nPeter Bainbridge – membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com- 07941 446663\nJohn Raw – jraw2883@aol.com– 01388 663764
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/walking-the-line-monday-1st-september-to-friday-5th-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary events,Bicentenary,Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250903T093038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T155220Z
UID:17481-1756895400-1756909800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: North Road to Fighting Cocks
DESCRIPTION:This walk starts outside Hopetown Museum and follows the former S&DR line to Fighting Cocks Station. Return by train from Dinsdale station to North Road Station. Easy gradients\, 6 miles.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-north-road-to-fighting-cocks/
LOCATION:North Road Station Entrance\, Station Road\, Darlington\, DL3 6ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132817Z
UID:16848-1757500200-1757505600@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-57/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250623T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T155050Z
UID:17483-1758105000-1758112200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Phoenix Row Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk from Phoenix Row to Greenfields over the Etherley Inclines. 2.4 miles\, moderate gradients.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-phoenix-row-walk/
LOCATION:Outside the Former Methodist Chapel\, Phoenix Row\, Phoenix Row\, Witton Park\, DL14 0DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T105032Z
UID:16575-1758135600-1758135600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: The Stockton & Darlington Railway - Getting America on Track
DESCRIPTION:This 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/__trashed-41__trashed/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174606Z
UID:16576-1758280500-1758292200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED\nThe Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington\n5.5 miles (8.5 km)\, 3 hours 15 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/__trashed-40__trashed/
LOCATION:entrance to Middleton St George Play Park and Field ///validated.unwind.expert\, Station Road\, Middleton St George\, DL2 1JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T074530Z
UID:16578-1758364200-1758375000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Free Guided Walk: Teesdale Railway Walk
DESCRIPTION:WALK CANCELLED\nThis approximately 4 mile circular walk takes you on a tour of the industrial past of this important rural market town.  It will explore how it became a transpennine railway hub after a long battle with the Duke of Cleveland for it to have a railway connection at all. Learn about how the railway affected the town’s industry\, helped save lives and to become a holiday destination. \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/__trashed-38__trashed/
LOCATION:Teesdale Leisure Centre Carpark\, Teesdale Leisure Centre\, Stathmore Road\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 8DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250810T073912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T073912Z
UID:17650-1758450600-1758456000@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-2/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T085803Z
UID:16853-1758623400-1758628800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)
DESCRIPTION:WALK FULL \nWhy 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-59/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132938Z
UID:16580-1758709800-1758715200@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.\n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 mins. 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/__trashed-36__trashed/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T201322Z
UID:16855-1758796200-1758801600@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-60/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132952Z
UID:16856-1759401000-1759406400@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-61/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250213T095904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T085852Z
UID:16583-1760178600-1760184000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse - the families who brought the S&DR to life
DESCRIPTION:WALK FULL \nPease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.\nDarlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.\n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 mins. 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/__trashed-33__trashed/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20250217T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T085929Z
UID:16858-1760869800-1760875200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)
DESCRIPTION:WALK FULL \nWhy 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-62/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20260326T085558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T074738Z
UID:18316-1775471400-1775471400@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-5/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20260326T085558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152050Z
UID:18317-1775644200-1775644200@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/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20260326T085558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T133514Z
UID:18318-1775903400-1775903400@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.\n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 mins. 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/free-guided-walk-why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-evening-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091623
CREATED:20260326T085559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152157Z
UID:18320-1777113000-1777113000@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. \nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-eaglescliffe-stockton-area-walk-venue-tbc-2/
LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Bainbridge":MAILTO:membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com
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