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  • 1. History of Darlington

    Darlington is a historic market town and begun as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. The name Darlington originates from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Dearthington' which means ‘the settlement of Deonoths people'. The name had then changed to Derlinton by Norman times, and changed again to Darnton in the 17th and 18th century. Darlington is home to the Grade 1 listed St Cuthbert's Church b...Read moreuilt in 1180 and the sight has been the focus for Christian Worship and Witness for over a thousand years.Darlington is famous for its association with the birth of railways as the world's first passenger rail journey passed through Darlington (Shildon to Stockton-on-Tees via Darlington). Read less

  • 2. Now in Darlington

    Darlington is popular for its unique shopping experience as the town centre focuses on independent shopping and verges away from the national high street stores. Darlington is home to the football team Darlington FC, known as The Quakers. Their stadium, The Darlington Arena has a 25,000 person capacity.

  • 3. Events in Darlington

    Darlington holds the music and real ale festival called Rhythm'n'Blues which takes place in early Autumn. There is also a cycling festival in summer and another popular event is ‘Darlington By the Sea' which is fun family day out with lots of sand and face painters.

  • 4. Attractions in Darlington

    The Darlington railway centre and museum celebrates Darlington's history of rail; this museum uses a hands on approach and is a multi-million re development for all ages. There is also Darlington's Arts centre on the edge of the city centre and a little further away there in West Park there's a nature reserve containing sculptures. The 91-acre South Park is also a tranquil heav...Read moreen located in the centre of the town, which contains award winning flower displays and a lake with play areas for children. Read less

  • 5. Things To Do in Darlington

    ‘Arts in the Yards' is a management programme closely linked to the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. The artwork on show is that of the students from the college and is shown in a free open air gallery located in the town centre. The heritage trail is a great way to discover more about the town, by following the pavement coin markers and colour-coded map. The Heighington V...Read moreillage is a beautiful Village which has won ‘Britain's Best Village'. Read less

  • 6. Business in Darlington

    Darlington is a historic market town with the outdoor market taking place every week. The main retail area in Darlington is the Cornmill Shopping Centre plus the market square is one of the biggest in the country. The Cornmill Shopping Centre is also planning to expand its retail space.

  • 7. Transport in Darlington

    The Great North Road has now been diverted to the west of the town. There is also Darlington railway station on the East Coast Main Line located just outside the city centre. Darlington has been chosen as one of three National Sustainable Travel Destination Towns in 2004 by the Department for Travel. It has also been chosen as one of six cycling demonstration towns in October 2...Read more005, receiving £3million worth of funding which has been spent on improving cycling facilities and routes also in linking the town to the national cycle route network. There is also the Durham Tees Valley airport 5 miles from the town centre. Read less

  • 8. Entertainment in Darlington

    Darlington is popular for its friendly pubs, comedy and live music. Darlington's Civic Theatre is great for live music and performances. Darlington Arts Theatre is a lovely Victorian building hosting events for all ages. It hosts children workshops, dance and music.

  • 9. Famous Landmarks in Darlington

    The Clock Tower is Darlington's most famous landmark. It was a gift from Joseph Pease the industrialist in 1864; the bells were produced by John Warner & Sons and the face from T.Cooke & Sons of York. Quaker families were also eminent employers, the Blackhouse family gave financial backing towards the development of the 91 acre South Park in 1983 into its current form.

  • 10. Interesting Facts about Darlington

    Darlington's Heighington village has been the location for the filming of ‘Time Team' which has been filmed at Piercebridge and Medieval Ulnaby.

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    Students have installed four more works of art in Darlington town centre. The art has been placed in Mechanics’ Yard, behind High Row in the town centre, as part of an ongoing project to introduce new artists and their work to members of the public. The project is entitled Arts in the Yards and is being run by Darlington Borough Council and the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. Student Emma Snodgrass created a piece entitled Timepiece, David Stobart created work …

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    This Morning’s agony aunt Denise Robertson has unveiled a new state-of-the art mammography system. The equipment, costing £300,000, was unveiled in a ceremony at the University Hospital of North Durham at the beginning of May. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Durham Hospital, is the first in the region to offer the new high-tech 3D screening, which improves the early detection rate of breast cancer. Dr Robin Mitchell, medical director for the trust, said: “We are …

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  • Student campaigns for African orphanage

    Caring student Chris McEvoy is appealing for help in his campaign for an African orphanage. Chris, 22, of Darlington, is asking members of the public to help raise cash for the orphanage in Tanzania or even do some volunteer work there. The Manchester University student is hoping to help extend the orphanage, which can currently only cater for seven children. He is campaigning on behalf of charity Upendo, which built the orphanage in 2010. The charity was set up by …

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  • Darlington is knitted

    A knitted version of Darlington has been unveiled following a project to create a wool wall hanging of the town. More than 40 keen knitters have been clicking their needles since the Wool Town – Knitting Darlington project began in January. Their three-dimensional wall hanging of the town has been unveiled at the Crown Street Library. Participants turned up to knitting sessions to chat while they created wool versions of local landmarks such as the Brick Train, Joseph Pease’s statue, …

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