Hopetown Darlington

25/05/2026

For the military hardware fans out there. Pure engineering brilliance 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Spitfire meets Jeeps meets the railways.

25/05/2026

Some of the fabulous 40s outfits worn today. It may be 30° outside but you’re all still rocking the style of era 🇬🇧

25/05/2026

This is Hopetown calling, 1940’s Day is ready to welcome you 🇬🇧

24/05/2026

🇬🇧 From iron rails to iconic wings, tomorrow will see a meeting of Britain’s heritage as we welcome a reproduction Second World War Spitfire to the birthplace of the modern railways.

T-minus 17 hours until 1940s Day kicks off. Online tickets are all snapped up but we will have *limited* walk up tickets available.

See you tomorrow 👋

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

🛍️ Day two of our vintage weekend is a go! Today it’s Vintage Wares and Wonders, a collection of brilliant traders - including Jonny and Iggy Pop from The Poster Parlour seen in this photo - in North Road Station Museum. Head on down to check out their goods and say hello 👋

23/05/2026

Here's a small selection of photos from today's Car Rally 😊 🚗

23/05/2026

🙌 We’ve got a little treat for you…

Babul’s are offering 20% off your food bill at their Darlington restaurant or Babul’s Street at Darlington Market to those visiting us over the next nine days of fantastic events. It’s the perfect way to round off your day with us 😋

Ask for a voucher during your visit.

23/05/2026

🇬🇧 We're kicking off the Vintage Weekend with the Vintage and Classic Car Rally - a celebration of iconic vehicles through the decades.

Expect to see:
🚌 Darlington Corporation bus
🚘 Classic cars from every era
🏍️ Motorbikes
🎤 A vintage singer bringing the atmosphere

Grab your cap, bring the sun cream and step back in time with us ☀️

📍 Happening today between 10am-4pm... don’t miss it!

22/05/2026

Hey, fancy another one?

As the second talk sold out almost instantly, the Sir Nigel Gresley Society have kindly offered to host a third and final talk on the legendary engineer. This is a special event as part of the Sir Nigel Gresley 150th celebrations.

📅 Date: Sunday 7 June 2026
🕛 Time: 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm)
📍 North Road Station Museum at Hopetown Darlington

Last chance, book now!👇

🎟️ https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/Sir-Nigel-Gresley-Talk-150th-anniversary-and-Darlington-Works

22/05/2026

Planning a visit to Hopetown over the next nine days? We can’t wait to welcome you! Here’s everything you need to know to make your journey as smooth as possible.

🚗 Parking
To help keep things running smoothly, please use Skerne Bridge Car Park. If it’s full, nearby options include Chesnut Street, Garden Street and Commercial Street car parks. We kindly ask that you avoid supermarket car parks, as restrictions are in place and fines may apply. Please be considerate of our neighbours.
ℹ️ https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/parking

🚌 By Bus or Train
Why not leave the car behind and travel with ease? Hopetown is well served by Arriva North East (5, 7, 8, 16 and X66), with services 4 and 18 stopping close by. You can also arrive in true railway style by taking a Northern service to North Road (Darlington) Station just a short stroll away.
ℹ️ https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/publictransport

☀️ Queuing & Warm Weather Tips
With an exciting and busy period ahead, queues are likely at times - thank you in advance for your patience. We’re also expecting a mini heatwave, so please come prepared with hats, plenty of water and sun cream. A handy top tip: umbrellas make great sunshades! We’ll be doing everything we can to keep you comfortable, including providing as much shaded space as possible.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a fantastic nine days of memory making 🚂