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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20260326T085558Z
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20260223T171702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T171702Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting of Heighington & Aycliffe Interest Group (H.A.I.G)
DESCRIPTION:HAIG Agenda 20.03.26 \nAny new members or interested persons wishing to join the meeting please contact below: \njonathan.ratcliffe@sdr1825.org.uk \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/meeting-of-heighington-aycliffe-interest-group-h-a-i-g/
LOCATION:NC Group\, Unit 3&4\, Parsons Court\, Welbury Way\,\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6ZE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20260213T171954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T101801Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating SDR at Heighington
DESCRIPTION:We have a fabulous event coming up on 7th March 2026 with some amazing speakers. Proceeds will support our fundraising efforts to make the magic happen with the old Locomotion pub and bring it back to life again.\nPlease join us\, get your tickets\, share the post\, sponsor the event… whatever works for you\, works for us.\nLooking forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. Tickets only £6
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/celebrating-sdr-at-heighington/
LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Heighington\, DL5 6PN\, Church View\, Heighington\, DL5 6PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General event,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T102500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20260218T101653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T101713Z
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SUMMARY:Litter Pick at St. Helen Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends for a litter pick along the S&DR. Meeting in front of the former station house in St Helen Auckland at 10:25. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Litter Pickers and bags can be provided\, but bring your own if you wish. Email John Raw at jraw2883@aol.com to register for the litter pick.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/litter-pick-at-st-helen-auckland/
LOCATION:Stationmaster’s House\, West Auckland\, DL14 9EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General event
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20251030T145955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T145955Z
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SUMMARY:Free guided walk: Circular Walk around Shildon
DESCRIPTION:Approx 5.8miles\, easy going\, 1 stile\, dog friendly\,\nsturdy boots\nRefreshments at the former Wagon Works Canteen\nFor more details contact jraw2883@aol.com \nIf wet the
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/free-guided-walk-circular-walk-around-shildon/
LOCATION:Locomotion\, Shildon\, Dale Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guided walk
ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250217T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T085929Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250730T083824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T083824Z
UID:17587-1759062600-1759078800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Witton Park Bicentenary Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Etherley Incline Group for a Railway Exhibition to mark the Bicentenary of the opening of the S&DR at Witton Park Methodist Church between 12:30pm and 5:00pm. \nContact John Raw for more details about this event. jraw2883@aol.com
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/witton-park-bicentenary-event/
LOCATION:Witton Park Methodist Church\, Low Queen Street\, Witton Park\, DL14 0DG
CATEGORIES:Bicentenary
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250423T101109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T124327Z
UID:17229-1758105000-1758112200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Preston Park to St. Johns Crossing
DESCRIPTION:The next guided walk at the Stockton end of the line is on Wednesday 28 May. Meet in Preston Park (near Butterfly World) for 10:30am. for a 3 mile linear walk to St. John’s Crossing and 5 Railway Bridges in Stockton. \n\n\n\n\nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/guided-walk-preston-park-circular-railway-walk-including-st-johns-crossing/
LOCATION:Preston Park\, Yarm Road\, Stockton-on-Tees\, TS18 3RH
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250828T211237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T211237Z
UID:17736-1757759400-1757768400@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-2/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250519T111026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T111026Z
UID:17364-1757757600-1757865600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railway Model Exhibition Middleton-in-Teesdale
DESCRIPTION:Middleton-in-Teesdale Railway Station will be displayed courtesy of the Cleveland Model Railway Club (20x5ft depicting the station when owned by the NER in the 1930’s/40’s) can be seen at the Masonic Hall\, Horsemarket\, Middleton-in-Teesdale DL12 0SH on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025 10am – 4pm. \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/railway-model-exhibition-middleton-in-teesdale/
LOCATION:Middleton-in-Teesdale Masonic Hall\, Horsemarket\, Middleton-in-Teesdale\, DL12 0SH
CATEGORIES:Bicentenary
ORGANIZER;CN="Fitzhugh Library":MAILTO:fitzhughlibrary@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250519T110700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T110723Z
UID:17360-1757671200-1759244400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ticket to Teesdale Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition by the North Eastern Railway Association (NERA) of photographs’  accompanied by memorabilia\, maps & documents from the Library.  The Exhibition will open on Heritage Open Days: Friday 12th Tuesday-16th September 2025\, 10am-3pm; will continue Mondays & Tuesdays through September 10.30am-2.30pm.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/ticket-to-teesdale-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fitzhugh Library\, 1st Floor\, 51 Market Place\, Middleton in Teesdale\, DL12 0QH
CATEGORIES:Bicentenary
ORGANIZER;CN="Fitzhugh Library":MAILTO:fitzhughlibrary@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250519T111454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121556Z
UID:17367-1757289600-1760659199@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:On Track Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition celebrating S&DR200: The Art Gallery\, Darlington Library\, Crown Street DL1 1ND.  8th September to 16th October 2025.  Open each Monday & Tuesday 9am to 6pm\, Wednesday & Friday 9am to 5pm\, Thursday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm (Closed Sunday).  The Exhibition by STITCH & CREATE has taken inspiration from the railways. Join us on our journey of imagination expressed through the world of embroidery & textiles.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/on-track/
LOCATION:Darlington Crown Street Library\, Crown Street\, Darlington\, DL1 1ND
CATEGORIES:Bicentenary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
CREATED:20250828T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T211119Z
UID:17733-1757154600-1757163600@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 15. 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-3/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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:20250831T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T094544
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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