Free Guided Walk: Stockton Circular
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 […]
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Stockton Town Hall High Street, Stockton-On-Tees
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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, DarlingtonPease and Backhouse - an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life. Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground. 0.5 miles (1 km), […]
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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, DarlingtonWhy 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 […]
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Guided Walk: In the Tracks of Stephenson, Hackworth and 600 passengers in 1825 between Shildon and Heighington.
Shildon StationMeet at Shildon Station (///wings.gentle.mining) to catch the 10.56am train to Heighington (do check train timetables nearer the time for last minute alterations). Arrive earlier to buy your train ticket if […]
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Free Guided Walk: Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station.
Allen's West Station EaglescliffeA linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Preston Park via Eaglescliffe Station. Distance is about 2 miles. Terrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths. Meet at Allen’s […]
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Be it Remembered
Darlington Crown Street Library Crown Street, DarlingtonCome and get to know the remarkable Mr William Lister, a lesser-known character of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. In this talk by Gillian Bryant, hear how his life developed […]
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Free Guided Walk: Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park, Bowesfield Junction and 5 Bridges across the Tees.
Eaglescliffe StationA linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park, Bowesfield Junction and the site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge. Distance about 4miles. Terrain is a mixture […]
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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, DarlingtonWhy 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 […]
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Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Festival 2026
Number One Number One, Heighington Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United KingdomJoin us for this free event celebrating our railway heritage at the world's oldest surviving passenger station. Guided tours of the 200 year old station building & presentation of the […]
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Evolution of the Railway Station on the S&DR
Darlington Crown Street Library Crown Street, DarlingtonA talk by Caroline Hardie about how the railway station was invented by the S&DR by accident!
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Friends of the S&DR AGM
Georgian Theatre, Stockton Green Dragon Yard,, Stockton-on-TeesOur 2026 AGM will take place at the Georgian Theatre Stockton. The program will be announced shortly.
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Members Christmas Meeting
The Railway Tavern, Darlington High Northgate, Darlington, United KingdomJoin us for our traditional December meeting at the Railway Tavern in Darlington. Our shortened meeting will be followed by a social gathering with a bring and share supper.