As you enter the indoor market in the Town Centre through the door under the town clock and walk…read morestraight down the first aisle you come to an incredible jumble of books on both sides of the row. A huge collection of used books covering every topic you can think of is there for you to peruse. Quality can vary from almost new to a few rough edges but at these prices who can argue. Well you can if you want to barter some with the stall holders. They will buy as well as sell and if you buy from them and return it in good condition with their sticker still on it they'll give you some credit back. If you don't see what you've been looking for they will check the rest of their stock for you or keep an eye out for the future. Friendly but firm and good value to book.(sorry)

Handy local shop near to Abbey School and with plenty of parking outside. As it is part of chain…read moreyou can often pick up some good offers and there is a lovely little bakery with fresh bread and pastries. There is also a good range of newspapers and magazines. Staff are very friendly and always pass pleasentries.

Darlington is a pretty small town and has had many music shops in the past (with 'Williams' being…read morethe longest standing and most prominent). I personally think the Darlington Music Centre is one of the best music stores we've had in Darlington, the staff are friendly and always very willing and helpful. The prices are pretty competitive and if appropriate they have been willing to negotiate in the past. For a music store in a small town they also have a decent selction of guitars including big name originals like Gibson, Fender and PRS. Also for those of you wanting to learn how to play an instrument you can enquire in store for guitar lessons or drum lessons, in fact you can take the drum lessons at the back of the store so you don't need a drum kit and don't need to annoy your neighbours (until you decide you're serious about it!;)

Was looking for some sheet music & books for base guitar. A fair selection available. Have been in…read morea few times & have found it has what I need.

If you are having music lessons at school or privately this is a traditional shop to service your…read moreinstrument & buy accessories. Parking is limited and is located a little way from the town centre.