The pioneering rail heritage of George Stephenson can be enjoyed at the Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, where his "Locomotion No 1", the world's first passenger-pulling steam engine is on display. The modern twist to Darlington's rail heritage can be found in the town centre award winning floral replica of 'Locomotion', David Mach's exciting public sculpture, Train, at Morton Park and the Train Trail project, which joins up the region's railway links and heritage.

In the heart of town the Dolphin Leisure Centre offers a myriad of sport and leisure options whilst the Eastbourne Complex, municipal Stressholme Golf Centre and the delightful 91 acres of South Park all provide other exciting leisure options.

At the attractive Darlington village of Piercebridge the remains of a Roman Fort, can still be clearly seen today and interpretive panels help visitors to enjoy and understand this Roman historic site whilst the Darlington Tees Cottage Pumping Station gives a unique flavour of the town's industrial heritage.

Whether you are a shopper, a lover of architecture, or a sports fanatic, Darlington has it all!
And for those who are looking for nightlife, Darlington is the perfect destination.