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  • Be it Remembered

    Darlington Crown Street Library Crown Street, Darlington

    Come 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 […]

    £3
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Festival 2026

    Number One Number One, Heighington Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom

    Join 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 […]

  • Evolution of the Railway Station on the S&DR

    Darlington Crown Street Library Crown Street, Darlington

    A talk by Caroline Hardie about how the railway station was invented by the S&DR by accident!

    £3
  • Friends of the S&DR AGM

    Georgian Theatre, Stockton Green Dragon Yard,, Stockton-on-Tees

    Our 2026 AGM will take place at the Georgian Theatre Stockton. The program will be announced shortly.

  • Members Christmas Meeting

    The Railway Tavern, Darlington High Northgate, Darlington, United Kingdom

    Join 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.