Yarm

Yarm became a thriving town in its own right during the Georgian period; historic and beautiful, Yarm-on-Tees nestles in a loop of the River Tees. Tradition is still at the heart of the town and the impressive 43 arch viaduct, which shadows one of the widest cobbled high streets in England, is now protected by conservation status.

Yarm provides a varied choice of chic shops, exclusive restaurants, a wide range of public houses with beer gardens, superb bistros, cafés and tearooms, vibrant nightlife and all round olde worlde charm, so one cannot fail to be impressed.

The elegant Town Hall, dating from 1710 sits squarely in the centre of the High Street, with marks on the walls recording past river flood levels.

Wynds and quaint passageways run off the High Street down to the river, where one can stroll the lovely riverbanks.

A plaque on the wall of the George and Dragon Hotel records the historic meeting in 1820, of the initial plans for the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Yarm is one of the borough of Stockton's smallest towns, where the old and new stand proudly together, but what it lacks in size its more than makes up for in charm and tradition. Yarm Fair held in October every year is still one of the more important dates in the showman's calendar.