Darlington is a large market town on the River Skerne proudly famous for its railway heritage. On the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 Locomotion No. 1 became the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger train on a public railway.
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A railway-themed attraction exploring the story of Darlington's pioneering development of railways.
Museum in Victorian railway station, Carriage Works, modern Locomotive Works. Playground. Café.
Exhibitions and events programme. Admission free but charges for some exhibitions and events.
Open TWThFSSu (Daily in school holidays) 1000-1700.
www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk
Barnard Castle is an attractive market town on the River Tees, it is named after its castle.
There are many historic buildings including the octagonal Buttermarket.
Bus X75/X76 from Town Hall (½ mile from station) to Barnard Castle,
about 40 minutes journey. M-S ½-hourly, Sun & BH every 2 hours. Return buses from the arrival stop.
Operated by Arriva.
The ruins of an imposing 12th century fortress standing high above the River Tees on the edge of the town.
Light refreshments and picnic area.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800 (1700 Oct). Nov-Mar, SSu 1000-1600.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus to Barnard Castle, see above.
Outstanding collections of art, fashion and design housed in a French château style
building set in gardens and landscaped parkland. A highlight is an 18th century silver swan automaton demonstrated daily
(see website for times). The museum was founded by Joséphine Bowes and her husband John.
Woodland walks and play area. Café and picnic area.
Open Daily 1000-1700.
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Bus to Barnard Castle, see above, then ½ mile walk.
Richmond is a picturesque market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
There are spectacular waterfalls where the River Swale runs through a limestone gorge.
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Bus X26/X27 from Town Hall (½ mile from station) to Richmond Market Place,
about 35 minutes journey. M-S ½-hourly, Sun & BH hourly.
Operated by Arriva.
The Norman fortress of Richmond Castle dominates the town. Displays inside tell the stories of
people who defended and lived in the castle. Climb to the roof for panoramic views of the town and Yorkshire Dales.
Light refreshments and picnic area.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800 (1700 Oct). Nov-Mar, SSu 1000-1600.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus to Richmond, see above.
The Museum covers local and social history with artefacts from the Stone Age to the present day.
Open Apr-Oct, M-S 1030-1630.
www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk
Bus to Richmond, see above.
The most complete working Georgian playhouse in Britain. Learn about the historic Theatre and life as
a Georgian actor on a guided tour.
Open Mar-Oct, M-S tours, see website for details.
www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk
Bus to Richmond, see above.
A regimental museum covering the history of the Green Howards from 1688 to 2006.
Open M-S 1000-1630.
www.greenhowards.org.uk
Bus to Richmond, see above.
The impressive ruins of a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1152 beside the River Swale. The adjacent parish
church has rare 13th century wall paintings. Admission free.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800 (1700 Oct). Nov-Mar, Daily 1000-1600.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus to Richmond, see above, then 1½ miles walk.
