A riverside village near Darlington has been described as 'picturesque' and 'perfect for a good stroll' by visitors.

Located on the River Tees, the village of Croft-on-Tees sits on the A167 and has been branded a perfect place for an Autumn and winter stay or a top pick for a walk while passing through the village.

Its Grade I-listed Croft Bridge, a 17th-century, seven-arch stone structure, marks the county boundary between North Yorkshire and County Durham.

Croft-on-Tees (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Croft became known as Croft Spa after sulphur springs were discovered in 1668. By the early 1700s, its mineral waters were being sold in London, earning the settlement a reputation as a modest spa destination.

The railway station that opened in 1841, Croft Spa Station, took its name from thi

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