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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 the Railway Tavern\n1.5 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. \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. \nThe walk ends with a chance for a drink in the Railway Tavern – the oldest continually operating railway inn in the world. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise (and a drink!) 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/__trashed-62__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:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250213T095937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T115216Z
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SUMMARY:Free Talk: The Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine
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-63__trashed/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250423T100406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T102509Z
UID:17221-1750242600-1750248000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Allen's West Station to Eaglescliffe Station\, via Preston Park.
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Eaglescliffe Station\, via Preston Park. \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. \nDistance about 3 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short path across a grassed area.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/a-linear-walk-from-allens-west-station-to-eaglescliffe-station-via-preston-park/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T130245Z
UID:16864-1750242600-1750242600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Brusselton Incline Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk starts in what was originally the first railway town of New Shildon\, which sprang up to support the emerging locomotive works and Inclines. It will take in the remaining structures and features of the former Shildon Works buildings\, the incline and the remaining S&DR structures at Brusselton. This walk is dog friendly and will call into tea rooms on route. Some mild gradients and unpaved footpaths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/brusselton-incline-walk/
LOCATION:Adelaide Street Shildon\, Adelaide Street\, Shildon\, DL4 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Brusselton-Incline-Walk-18th-June.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131003Z
UID:16827-1749637800-1749643200@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-48/
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:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T121907Z
UID:16826-1749292200-1749297600@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/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life-8/
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:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20241219T105127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T170533Z
UID:16291-1749150000-1749157200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:June 2025 Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The June 2025 Members Meeting will take place at Darlington Cricket Club on Thursday 5th June 2025 starting at 7pm. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/june-2025-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T130333Z
UID:16863-1749033000-1749033000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Shildon Circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:Locomotion\, Shildon
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/shildon-circular-walk-3/
LOCATION:Locomotion\, Shildon\, Dale Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Shildon-Circular-Walk-4th-June.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250311T162430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T085140Z
UID:17011-1748428200-1748442600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Preston Park to St. John's 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/circular-walk-from-preston-park-to-st-johns-crossing-and-return/
LOCATION:Preston Park\, Yarm Road\, Stockton-on-Tees\, TS18 3RH
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/West-Auckland-Walk-28th-May.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T115755Z
UID:16862-1748428200-1748428200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: West Auckland Walk
DESCRIPTION:This circular tour of West Auckland will take in the historic remains of the S&DR in the village.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/west-auckland-walk/
LOCATION:Car Park in front of Well Cafe\, 46 East Green\, West Auckland\, DL14 9HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130850Z
UID:16825-1748341800-1748347200@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-47/
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:20250526T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250519T103435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T103435Z
UID:17353-1748264400-1748271600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teesdale Railway History Group at the Barnard Castle Meet
DESCRIPTION:The Teesdale Railway History Group of the Friends will be taking part in the Barnard Castle Meet float parade on Monday 26th May. The parade will leave the Leisure Centre Car Park at 1pm and proceed through the town centre to Barnard Castle School. The float has been put together to the design of Catherine Yates by the group with the aid of Simon Land.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/teesdale-railway-history-group-at-the-barnard-castle-meet/
LOCATION:Barnard Castle\, Barnard Castle
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T095540Z
UID:16824-1748085300-1748097000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line
DESCRIPTION:The 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/the-fighting-cocks-line-8/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250213T095939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T094151Z
UID:16549-1747854000-1747854000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: "Timothy Hackworth's Institute" - with Dave Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year\, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute. \nDave Reynolds is Chair of Shildon Railway Institute and the author of “An Insatiable First – 190 Years of Shildon Railway Institute” a well researched history of Hackworth’s pioneering organisation.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/__trashed-67__trashed/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250311T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120038Z
UID:17009-1747823400-1747834200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Allens West to Stockton Walk via Preston Park
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to St. John’s Crossing & coal staithes\, Stockton via Preston Park & Yarm Road curve. \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. \nDistance about 5 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short path across a grassed area.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/allens-west-to-stockton-walk-via-preston-park/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250508T101743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151215Z
UID:17324-1747486800-1747497600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shildon History Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 17th May between 1pm and 4pm at Shildon’s historic Railway Institute for our How the Railways came to Shildon History Day. Featuring model railway displays and a range of stalls selling food\, books and memorabilia. There will be history talks taking place throughout the afternoon from a number of speakers. \nTickets are £5 and available by emailing Margaret Fenwick at matfen@live.co.uk or John Raw at jraw2883@aol.com or on the door. \n  \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/shildon-history-day/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary events,General event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Heighington-History-Day-New.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heighington Station Group":MAILTO:matfen@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T120813Z
UID:16822-1747477800-1747483200@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-46/
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:20250514T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120426Z
UID:16861-1747218600-1747218600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Haggerleases Branch Line Walk
DESCRIPTION:An 8.2 mile long walk from The Manor House Hotel in West Auckland along the historic Haggerleases Branch as far as Ramshaw and return. This easy going walk will finish at the historic manor house hotel where refreshments are available to purchase at the conclusion of the walk.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/haggerleases-branch-line-walk/
LOCATION:Outside the Manor House Hotel\, West Auckland\, Front Street The Green\, West Auckland\, DL14 9HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120449Z
UID:16860-1746613800-1746613800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Black Boy Incline Walk
DESCRIPTION:This 4.2 mile circular walk around Shildon will take you around the Black Boy inclines of the S&DR. Dog Friendly
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/black-boy-incline-walk/
LOCATION:By Waggon at the bottom of Cheapside\, Shildon\, 1 Cheapside\, Shildon\, DL4 2HW
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120515Z
UID:16821-1746441000-1746446400@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-45/
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:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250210T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T162633Z
UID:16531-1746268200-1746268200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Teesdale Railway Walk
DESCRIPTION:This approximately 2.5 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/teesdale-railway-walk/
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:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20241219T104903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T170016Z
UID:16289-1746126000-1746133200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:May 2025 Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The May 2025 members meeting will take place at Darlington Cricket Club at 7pm on Thursday 1st May 2025. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/may-2025-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250311T161617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120614Z
UID:17006-1746009000-1746019800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: St John's Crossing to Eaglescliffe Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from St. John’s Crossing to Eaglescliffe Station via Site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge & Preston Park. \nMeet at Stockton Town Hall for 10:30am. \nDistance about 3.5 miles. \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.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/st-johns-crossing-to-eaglescliffe-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Stockton Town Hall\, High Street\, Stockton-On-Tees\, TS20 1DR
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120655Z
UID:16859-1746007200-1746007200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: North Road Railway Station to Fighting Cocks Walk
DESCRIPTION:This 6 mile easy going walk will start outside North Road Station and finish at Fighting Cocks with a return by Train from Dinsdale Station to North Road Station. Dog Friendly
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/north-road-railway-station-to-fighting-cocks-walk/
LOCATION:North Road Station Entrance\, Station Road\, Darlington\, DL3 6ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250311T161357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120717Z
UID:17004-1745404200-1745415000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Yarm Branchline Circular Walk
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 4 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/yarm-branchline-circular-walk/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250210T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120829Z
UID:16530-1745234100-1745245800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line
DESCRIPTION:The 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/the-fighting-cocks-line/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250210T155613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120916Z
UID:16529-1744972200-1744977600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse -  the families who brought the S&DR to life
DESCRIPTION:Darlington 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/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life/
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:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250210T155613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T080144Z
UID:16528-1744830000-1744830000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: The S&DR: Recovering the Timothy Hackworth Deficit
DESCRIPTION:Hackworth’s engineering prowess and ingenuity brought the power needed to accomplish and underpin the ever-expanding enterprise that was the S&DR. \nHis contribution\, talent and ingenuity played a vital part in the early days from 1827 to 1840; something that has been left standing neglected on the sidings. Time for a reckoning up; a recovery of the deficit that has left in the affairs of the S&DR. \nMike Norman’s background in IT was at the forefront of the technology of the Information Revolution\, and he now draws on that experience in defining the pioneering key developments of the steam locomotive. He is the author of ‘It Wasn’t Rocket Science’ – a biography of the life and times of Timothy Hackworth which\, set during preparations for the 1893 Columbian Exposition held in Chicago\, is told through the eyes of a grandson. \nPre-booking is not required for this event.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/the-sdr-recovering-the-timothy-hackworth-deficit/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T102500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T102500
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250210T155559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121018Z
UID:16527-1744799100-1744799100@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: St Helen Auckland Railway Walk
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/st-helen-auckland-railway-walk/
LOCATION:St. Helen Auckland parish church\, Manor Road\, St. Helen Auckland\, DL14 9ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191307
CREATED:20250217T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173917Z
UID:16815-1744453800-1744459200@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:\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 entry). \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-44/
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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