There\u2019s so much to do in Middlesbrough and the Tees Valley but did you know there\u2019s also a lot to see a few miles down the road in Darlington? You can easily get there on the bus or train or even drive if you fancy a day out.<\/p>\n
Babul\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n www.babuls.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Fancy a bite to eat? Babul\u2019s is an award-winning restaurant that pays homage to the vibrant dishes from across the Indian subcontinent. Open all day offering coffee and lunch\/brunch options, through to a unique spin on traditional dishes, with added street food and vegan options. If you\u2019re in the mood to keep the night out going, they also have a wide range of cocktails and mocktails to see your tastebuds dancing off into the night.<\/p>\n Harry\u2019s Doughnuts<\/strong><\/p>\n www.harrysdonuts.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n If you have a sweet tooth, then let me introduce you to Harry\u2019s Doughnuts. Set up during the pandemic as a spin-off from their axe-throwing venues, they can be found in the heart of Darlington. You can get these tasty parcels of joy to eat in or take home and with new flavours released weekly it\u2019s worth a return visit.<\/p>\n Darlington Hippodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n In my opinion, there is no better way to escape from reality than in the arts. The Hippodrome first opened its doors in 1907 and in 2016 received a \u00a34.5million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund allowing for modernisation work to be completed. The theatre now welcomes touring shows from across the region and has its own annual pantomime featuring big-name stars such as Gareth Gates and Jenny Ryan (The Chase). With a calendar full of programming all year round there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n