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Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line

entrance to Middleton St George Play Park and Field ///validated.unwind.expert Station Road, Middleton St George, United Kingdom

The Fighting Cocks Line Middleton St George to Darlington 5.5 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. This walk follows the trackbed of an […]

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Darlington Folk Club – A History of the Railways in Folk Music

Darlington Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club Longfield Road, Darlington

Through folk songs, the concert will take the audience from the opening of the S&DR to more recent Railway history from around the world.  The concert will also feature Sam Slatcher who will sing songs from his recent album "Passengers and Pioneers" which was written when Sam was artist in residence with the Stockton and […]

Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse – the families who brought the S&DR to life

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

Pease and Backhouse - an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life. Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground. 1.5 miles (2 km), 1 hour 30 mins. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. In Darlington’s Quaker burial ground, many members of the Pease […]

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Free Guided Walk: Shildon Circular Walk

Locomotion, Shildon Dale Road, Shildon, United Kingdom

This circular walk starts at Locomotion Museum and will take you through the rich railway history of Shildon. This includes sights such as Timothy Hackworth's Home, Daniel Adamson's Coach House, Brusselton Incline and Hackworth's Grave. 6.4 miles moderate gradients and stiles.

Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]

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Free Guided Walk; Heighington to Shildon

Heighington Station

This walk follows the S&DR from Heighington Station to Shildon Station and includes the worlds oldest railway station. 3.5 miles, easy gradients.

Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk)

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

Why the Railway came to Darlington (evening walk) Darlington Town Centre to the Railway Tavern 1.5 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. We will visit some of the key sites […]

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Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse – the families who brought the S&DR to life

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

Pease and Backhouse - an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life. Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground. 1.5 miles (2 km), 1 hour 30 mins. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. In Darlington’s Quaker burial ground, many members of the Pease […]