Grade II listed · Darlington

The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn

The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 13 September 2023. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 100% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1486008
Date first listed	13 September 2023
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.53203, -1.55211 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1486008

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church	II	231 m
Northgate United Reformed Church	II	234 m
Bridge Over River Skerne	II	251 m
Skerne Bridge	I	289 m
North Lodge (Education Offices)	II	294 m
Front Garden Wall to North Lodge	II	297 m
Central School Annexe	II*	304 m
Bandstand to West of Bowling Green	II	315 m
1 and 2 McNay Street	II	337 m
Central School (East Block)	II	354 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn listed?

Yes. The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1486008, first listed on 13 September 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.