I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
In the heart of Darlington’s railway heritage stands Skerne Bridge, one of the most historically significant railway bridges in the world. Built in 1825, the bridge was designed by renowned railway engineer George Stephenson as part of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Skerne Bridge carries the railway over the River Skerne and was part of the historic route opened on 27 September 1825, when the Stockton and Darlington Railway became the world’s first permanent public railway to use steam locomotives for both passengers and freight.
The bridge is particularly famous for appearing on British £5 notes issued by the Bank of England in 1990, celebrating the importance of George Stephenson and the development of the railway. It remains in use today, making Skerne Bridge a remarkable surviving piece of railway history.
These aerial photographs capture Skerne Bridge from above, showing its historic structure, the River Skerne and the railway line that continues to connect Darlington with the wider rail network more than 200 years after the railway revolution began.
I flew this when Amazon didn't put a flight restriction on the day so I didn't need to call Teesside Airport but if you are flying and on websites where it shows airspace restrictions where a red semi circle round Darlington, then I highly suggest calling Teesside Airport making them aware of your drone presence by calling them before and after you land and tell them where you will be flying.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 18/03/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.
