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A small market town with some big history, Darlington will charm the inquisitive visitor.

Home to the world’s first steam-powered steam train, Darlington carriers an old-world air about it. The town makes an ideal base for exploring the patch work of green that forms Durham county and its abundance of secluded sights.

To the west you’ll find the Yorkshire Dales, to the southeast the North York Moors and to the northeast, Durham’s outstanding coastline. Search for your perfect car hire with easyCar and find your own piece of English countryside.

Darlington lives up to its status as a market town. There are covered stalls in a superb old Victorian building, outdoor facilities in Market Square and the boisterous livestock market on the third Friday of each month. The town even hosts an array of speciality markets throughout the year, selling everything from continental cheeses to designer clothing. Away from the street stalls you'll find lots of bars, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. The centre is covered with flower boxes and hanging baskets, all draped across quaint old architecture. It's a wonderful place to wander around. For a little culture, head to the Edwardian Civic Theatre and Arts Centre which has a year-round programme of plays, films, exhibitions and special events.

Darlington: Discover more

There are lots of things to discover in the area surrounding Darlington. Rent a car in Darlington and you could explore at your own pace. The Darlington Railway Centre and Museum celebrates the area's history as the first place to introduce steam trains for the public in 1825. You can see George Stephenson's Locomotion, the original engine to pull a carriage on the railway, as well as many other famous and historic steam trains. Another nearby treat is Raby Castle in Staindrop. Featuring a wonderful deer park in its serene grounds, it's a great place for a daytrip.