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County Durham Travel Guide - Towns and villages

 Darlington
  

A large market town in the Tees valley, on the border between County Durham and Yorkshire. Darlington came to prominence as the location of the first commercial passenger railroad, in 1825. The Darlington Railway Center and Museum displays the original engine used for the first railway run. The attractive 12th century church is known as the 'Lady of the North'.
Darlington, County Durham, England

Attraction Type: Town
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
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Accommodation
County Durham

Granary Cottage

Stanhope
Self catering cottage

Shared entrance conservatory with sitting area. Shared utility room. Private door with two steps to sitting/dining room gas fire and sofa bed (for + 2). … more >>
Sleeps 5

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Black Barn

Boldron
Self catering cottage

This stone built detached cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms in the village of Boldron near Barnard Castle, in Teesdale. more >>
Sleeps 4

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Rushyford (Hotel)

Swallow Eden Arms Hotel

Originally a 17th century coaching inn, this hotel has retained both its character and charm. It boasts a superb leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, fitness room, spa bath, sauna and plunge pool and beauty room. The hotel offers Binchesters, the newly refurbished Restaurant serving delicious food and fine … more >>

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Darlington (Hotel)

Blackwell Grange Hotel

Blackwell Grange is steeped in history and character. Unwind in this elegant 17th century mansion set in 15 acres of wooded parkland and surrounded by an 18 hole golf course. This non-smoking hotel's superb leisure and gym facilities are a great place to workout or relax and include an indoor … more >>

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