Darlington is a market town located in the Borough of Darlington within County Durham, England. It is situated on the River Skerne, positioned approximately 13 miles (21 km) west of Middlesbrough and 17 miles (27 km) south of Durham.
As one of the largest settlements in North East England, the town had a population of 107,800 according to the 2021 Census. Darlington serves as a significant transport hub, connected to major cities including London, Leeds, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh via the A1(M) motorway and the East Coast Main Line railway.