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Town in County Durham, England
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Darlington is a town in County Durham, with a population of 93,015 in 2021. Locally known as "Darlo", it's best known for its role in the development of the railways in the 19th century.
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Long established JD Wetherspoon, decent food and ale.
Good Accor chain hotel, clean, central, underground parking (charged).
Reliable chain hotel, clean and central, parking is a squeeze.
Decent rooms, temperature erratic, staff distinctly cold.
Smart comfy hotel south edge of town with small fitness centre and pool.
By the A66 junction so it's convenient for motorists.
Also near A66, this is clean and comfy beyond its price range.
A luxury country hotel 5 miles south of Darlington, with spa and golf course.
Upscale country hotel in mansion built 1606. With spa, golf and great dining.
By train
Trains from London Kings Cross run every 30 min, and take 2 hr 30 min via Peterborough, Newark, Doncaster and York.
By bus
National Express run three times a day from London Victoria, taking 6 hr 30 min via Milton Keynes and Leeds. They continue north to Newcastle, with one going on to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
By road
A1(M) towards Newcastle passes town to the west. From the south, turn onto A66 past Scotch Corner then A167 into town.
Taxi firms in town include Station Taxis (+44 1325 468888), 1ABC Radio Taxis (+44 1325 355555), Paul's (+44 7828 285656), Neil's (+44 7507 201465), Jaz (+44 7450 282590), Billy's (+44 7931 979788) and United (+44 1325…
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