DARLINGTON
hit the big time in 1825, when George Stephenson's
Locomotion
hurtled from here to nearby Stockton-on-Tees, with the inventor at the controls and flag-carrying horsemen riding ahead to warn of the onrushing train, which reached a terrifying fifteen miles per hour. This novel form of transport soon proved popular with passengers, an unlooked-for bonus for Edward Pease, the line's instigator: he had simply wanted a fast and economical way to transport coa... [More]
The St. George Hotel is 150 yards from the Airport Terminal. All 59 bedrooms and suites have been refurbished, sound proofed and double glazed,are well appointed and offer superb facilities including colour satellite television, telephone, hospitality tray, trouser press and hairdryer. Broad band ac... [More]
The George Hotel is a charming 16th Century riverside Coaching Inn at the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The hotel has 29 en suite bedrooms equipped with television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant or a relaxing drink in the ... [More]
The House is situated in 15 acres of woodland and located close to the historic cities of York and Durham making Blackwell Grange an ideal location to explore the North East region of England. The hotel is an excellent choice for all travellers who wish to get away from it all and enjoy a round of g... [More]
Originally built in 1835 as a residence for Sir William Chaytor, The Croft is situated on the border line of County Durham & North Yorkshire in the historic village of Croft On Tees and overlooks the River Tees. The Croft stands in front of the Croft Bridge where the road from Northallerton to Darli... [More]