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Overview of Darlington
Darlington is a small scenic town that's recently been revamped to make it a more attractive destination than ever.
Close to Newcastle, York and other destinations in North East England, Darlington is also a great visitor destination in its own right. Visitors can learn all about Darlington's historic links with train building at the fascinating Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, home to some of the world's oldest steam trains - but there's much more to Darlington than just steam.
Visit Darlington
Darlington is a small scenic town that's recently been revamped to make it a more attractive destination than ever.
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Explore Darlington old and new
Even before it was famous for trains, Darlington had a long and proud history behind it, stretching all the way back to the Saxons, and history is a key focus of events taking place in the town throughout the year.
Of course, modern Darlington isn't stuck in the past - especially with new leisure facilities opening all the time in the refurbished town centre, making Darlington popular for shopping trips.
Visit Darlington by train
Darlington station is a major stop for trains on the East Coast Mainline, while those visiting Darlington by train on the Tees Valley Line will be just as well served by North Road railway station.
Hiring a car in Darlington is a convenient way to explore the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales on active outdoor breaks and there are plenty of hotels to choose from, so why not jump on a train to visit Darlington today?
Hotels in Darlington
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Trains to Darlington
The historic market town of Darlington really started to boom with the introduction of the first steam train service, and visitors have kept chugging along to the northern English city ever since. With a history steeped in the innovations of train travel, it makes sense that so many people choose to visit Darlington by train for business or pleasure.
Train Operators
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Year of Get Up and Go
Find great things to do and places to visit all across the UK with Best Western's Year of Get Up and Go. There's festivals and theatre shows, through to museums and activities for kids. Visit the events finder for more inspiration for things to do across the UK in 2012.