Tour of Britain 2024 - Darlington

Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain 2024- Men’s Race

Start Location: West Row, Darlington

Start Time: 10:45am

Public Transport

• Train – Darlington and North Road train stations are a short distance away from the route. Regular direct trains services into Darlington run to/from Redcar, Middlesbrough, Thornaby, Yarm and Eaglescliffe. For further information please visit the National Rail website. Book direct with Northern.
• Bus – Buses will be routed away from the town centre loop during the event.

Road

Please ensure you follow the road diversions along the route to allow you get to get the car parks.

Parking

Multi storey Feethams cark park with 650 spaces including 33 blue badge spaces and 10 electric charging points. £1 per hour.

Postcode DL1 5SZ. For all information on the car park and charges in Darlington, click here.

Closures will be in place throughout the area, download further information here.

For your safety and to assist your enjoyment please:

• Remember the races progresses at a fast pace, please don’t stand in the road even to get a photograph;

• Don’t cross the road once the lead car has passed; the race will be coming at speed;

• Arrive early, the race can go quicker or slower than planned. If you can’t get to a start or finish location, check out other key climbs or points of interest on route.

• Plan your journey in advance some bus services may be suspended or delayed so check with travel operators;

• Don’t park on the roadside on the racecourse, find a safe off-road position;

• Listen to the Marshalls, their advice is your safety;

• Support local businesses

• And lastly watch the race, wave those flags! Smile: you may be on TV!

Planning to watch the Tour of Britain in Darlington? Why not travel by bike? The Tees Valley Active Travel Hubs, delivered by Sustrans, have got you covered with fantastic free services to enhance your race day experience. The team will be on hand to advise on getting around by bike and to

Free Bike Storage: Ride to the event and leave your bike in our sheltered, lockable parking shed located on Town Hall Plaza. Simply turn up, drop off your bike, and pick it up at any point until 5pm. No need to worry about finding a parking spot – just relax and enjoy the race!

Location: The Town Hall Plaza is located on:

Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT.

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Free Dr Bike Check Service: While you’re at the event, take advantage of our free Dr Bike Check service. Our team will be on hand to give your bike a thorough inspection and perform minor repairs. Look for us at out pop-up location at the start line.

Location: Darlington Market Square, Bakehouse Hill, Darlington DL1 5QA

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The Dolphin Centre has cubicle and accessible toilets on each floor of the building.

Access to each floor is via steps or lift.

Ground floor – accessible toilet with bed changing facility (gain access via reception team).

First floor – quiet parent room, accessible toilet with changing table and cubicle toilets.

Second floor – accessible toilet (no bed), cubicle toilets.

Postcode: DL1 5RP

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We understand that not all schools will be close to the race route and that it’s early in the term, which might make it challenging to participate. However, if you’re able to, we’d love to see your students get involved in any way that works for you — whether by decorating, participating in classroom activities, or watching the race live on ITV4.

Download the official Tour of Britain school pack here.