S&DR200 is a 9-month international festival taking place across County Durham and Tees Valley in 2025, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first journey on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).
S&DR200 is delivered by Darlington Borough Council, Durham County Council and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy immersive art installations and augmented-reality digital games, see treasured artworks in the region for the first time, join thousands of others for awe-inspiring outdoor events and see some of the world’s favourite locomotives.
Rail enthusiasts and budding historians will be able to hear from experts in their fields and we will delve into the future of travel with our industry partners. Local children will enjoy hands-on creative workshops and young people, local communities and arts organisations will create special events for the festival.
Whether you are a railway buff, someone who loves getting creative, or enjoy new cultural experiences – there will be something for you.