Darlington and Barnard Castle

Let's start by breaking the rules. This was a recent trip but essentially predates the blog.

Date: 7th June 2008

Purpose of trip: to visit Graphicus - Crafter's Pradise and Rubber Stamp Heaven

Getting there: Train to Darlington, Bus to Barnard Castle

Travelling companions: 0

Extra points for:

1. meeting papercrafting artists I really admire
2. eating the local speciality - real northern fish and chips (southerners - eat them and weep!)
3. historical connections - the castle
4. architectural highlights - clock towers in Darlington, buttercross in Barnard Castle

Points deducted for:

1. staff with bad attitudes at Darlington station
2. delayed train from Derby
3. no chocolate twists left at Costa