Darlington is a town located in northeast England and is famed for its market activities. Tourists connect to the town via Durham Tees Valley Airport, located about 39km from the town of Durham, a county where Darlington is located. No doubt you will need a car hire to get you to the main town for its attractions. There are so many car hire options at Durham Tees Valley airport. Just get what suits your tastes, needs as well as budget and begin to explore the great county of Durham.

Things to Do in Darlington

Though Darlington may be hidden in Durham Count, it still manages to come into the light with interesting places to see and enjoy. Having a car hire gives you access to the entire town and the chance to enjoy some of the amazing things that make Durham unique.

The Brick Train- it is definitely a train made of stone! The Brick Train is a magnificent sculpture created by David Mach back in 1997. This brick train was created to commemorate Darlington’s rich transport system; the railway. It is definitely a place to hang out and take great photos of.
St John Church- to learn the Christian history of the Darlington people, this church will give you all the events that have happened there since 1850. Just ask around for the railwaymans church and you will be directed to this ancient building.
Market Hall- you can never enjoy the Durham country without buying some of the locally made stuff. The market hall has international recognition and also is a tradition among the locals. It was also single handedly designed by the great architect Alfred Waterhouse, who is also famed for designing buildings in other cities.
The Hole in the Wall- not an actual hole logged in a wall, but a famous pub in Darlington that serves the best drinks. So what is so precious about this pub? Well, it was once owned by George Butterfield the famous Olympic runner back in 1909-1907. Make sure to drink to him as you enjoy the ambient atmosphere and mingling with a few Durham locals.
Edward Pease Free Library- any news about the Darlington right of the 18 century to date is contained in this library. The library was built through a grant from Edward Pease, who wrote the grant as part of his will before dying.

There is more to this great city of Durham than what is mentioned here. So make sure your car hire can cover so many places before going back home.