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:20260225T102500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260218T101653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T101713Z UID:18235-1772015100-1772022600@sdr1825.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Litter-Pick-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260213T171954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T101801Z UID:18223-1772890200-1772901000@sdr1825.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrating_SDR_poster_2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260223T171702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T171702Z UID:18260-1774004400-1774009800@sdr1825.org.uk 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 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;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260329T203730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T203730Z UID:18430-1776988800-1777075199@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:H.A.I.G. Regular Volunteering Day DESCRIPTION:Regular volunteering activities designed to support the HAIG area element of the SDR will take place on the last Friday of the month. \nThe activities can range from litter picks to development of the original Heighington Station building. If you have anything specific that you want to suggest / lead on the volunteering days please let the us know and we can help make it happen. \nActivities\, meeting times and places will be published beforehand on here so please keep checking regularly. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/h-a-i-g-regular-volunteering-day/ CATEGORIES:General event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260416T073220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105125Z UID:18321-1777890600-1777890600@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-6/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260401T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153951Z UID:18322-1778063400-1778063400@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-3/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260329T202312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T202312Z UID:18428-1778238000-1778243400@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Meeting of H.A.I.G DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/meeting-of-h-a-i-g/ LOCATION:NC Group\, Unit 3&4\, Parsons Court\, Welbury Way\,\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6ZE\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260326T085600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T152520Z UID:18323-1778668200-1778668200@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-3/ 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:20260520T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260401T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153951Z UID:18324-1779273000-1779273000@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-4/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 CREATED:20260416T073220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T105210Z UID:18325-1779532200-1779532200@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-11/ CATEGORIES:Walking Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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:20260422T230213 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 END:VCALENDAR