For many people, Darlington's biggest claims to fame are its railway heritage, historic market and bustling town centre.
But look a little closer and another side of the town begins to emerge.
Hidden yards behind busy streets, thriving independent businesses and cultural attractions across Darlington have been showcased in a video by North East social media account New Girl in Toon, which encourages visitors to look beyond the town's best-known landmarks.
The video explores some of the features that give Darlington its character, from tucked-away passages and independent traders to galleries and heritage sites.
Among the locations featured is Clark's Yard, one of several tucked-away spaces that sit just off the main streets but are home to a growing mix of shops, cafés and local traders.
Independent businesses feature heavily throughout the video, reflecting a town centre that has increasingly built a reputation around its smaller retailers and food venues.
Clark's Yard, one of Darlington's tucked-away spots, was among the locations highlighted in a video showcasing the town's hidden attractions and independent businesses. (Image: Stuart Boulton)
Art and culture also play a central role.
The tour takes in Gallerina, the contemporary art gallery housed in a Grade II-listed building, before turning its attention to a local attraction that left a particularly strong impression.
"Darlington Library completely blew me away," the creator says in the video.
"It's gorgeous, with an art gallery, quiet reading nooks and a free self-guided history tour."
Darlington's iconic clock tower and Market Hall feature in a video highlighting the town's hidden attractions, independent businesses and historic landmarks. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
The town's market and clock tower also receive a mention, alongside the historic Market Hall, designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse, who would later go on to create London's Natural History Museum.
While food, shopping and culture all feature prominently, the video's broader message is that many of Darlington's attractions are not immediately obvious to first-time visitors.
"There is so much more to this North East town than you might think," the creator says at the start of the tour.
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That theme continues through to the final stop at Hopetown, the railway attraction celebrating the town's role in the birth of the modern railway.
From hidden yards and historic landmarks to independent businesses and cultural venues, the video presents a picture of a town that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its history.
For those who know Darlington well, much of it may be familiar but for others, it serves as a reminder that some of the most interesting parts of a town are often found just beyond the main street.