Hopetown Darlington

Hopetown Darlington Darlington changed the world as a pioneer of the modern railway. Opening July 16th 2024!
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Hopetown Darlington engages and inspires the innovators of the future by connecting them with Darlington’s pioneering railway heritage. Hopetown Darlington is a £35 million transformation which will see the former Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum and surrounding sites transformed into a brand new visitor attraction and events space.

That's how you end the summer holidays 🥳 Thanks to everyone who came to yesterday's End of Summer Party. Make sure to ch...
01/09/2026

That's how you end the summer holidays 🥳 Thanks to everyone who came to yesterday's End of Summer Party.

Make sure to check our What's On page online, we've got a bumper packed rest of the year too.

🚂 https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/

🚂 Plan on riding the steam train tomorrow?Remember it departs from the 1861 Shed every 30 minutes* starting at 10am. Ple...
30/08/2026

🚂 Plan on riding the steam train tomorrow?

Remember it departs from the 1861 Shed every 30 minutes* starting at 10am.

Please book your tickets in advance to avoid any disappointment. We do accept walk ups, but tickets on the day are few and far between.

*no ride at 1pm.

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https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/steamrides

🚂 Curious minds, all aboard!From creative workshops to hands-on history and a six-week Arts Award course, our programme ...
30/08/2026

🚂 Curious minds, all aboard!

From creative workshops to hands-on history and a six-week Arts Award course, our programme for Home Educating families is packed with opportunities to explore, create and discover. Plus, enjoy time in Wagon Woods with every workshop booking.

Book your next learning adventure ⤵
https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/schools-and-learning/home-educators/

The forecast is looking a bit... British.... for Monday's 🆓 End of Summer Party.We've checked and the activities are rea...
29/08/2026

The forecast is looking a bit... British.... for Monday's 🆓 End of Summer Party.

We've checked and the activities are ready. The entertainment is ready. And the fun is ready. Don't let the gloomy weather put you off.

🎶 Live music in the café (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm)
🚴 BMX tricks (11am, 12pm, 1pm)
🪘 Brazilian drummers (10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm)
🎺 Hurworth Concert Band (12.30pm, 2pm)
🪄 Magic shows (11am, 1pm)
🍨 Ice cream crafts (all day)
🚂 Steam train rides (all day)
🚂 Mini steam train rides (all day)
☁️ A cloud or two doing cloud things

Now we just need you. Go on. Summer's nearly over. One more adventure?

ℹ https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/End-of-Summer-Party

🌳 Summer Savings are nearly over!You've got until 31 August to enjoy discounted entry to Wagon Woods before the Governme...
29/08/2026

🌳 Summer Savings are nearly over!

You've got until 31 August to enjoy discounted entry to Wagon Woods before the Government's Great British Summer Savings offer ends and prices return to normal.

One last climb. One last slide. One last epic adventure before the Summer holidays end.

Save while you can ⤵
https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/WagonWoods

Wagon Woods is sponsored by Homes By Esh.

The kids are back at school next week, and they’re gonna need some STATIONery 😏Get your little passengers kitted out rea...
28/08/2026

The kids are back at school next week, and they’re gonna need some STATIONery 😏

Get your little passengers kitted out ready for a new term. Pop down to Hopetown Goods & Gifts before the school bell tolls 📚✏️🎒

28/08/2026

Replica ASMR 🚂 Driver’s POV. Just listen to that sound.

🐾🐶🚒 Calling all PAW Patrol fans!Marshall is heading to Hopetown for the Pup Pup Boogie Show, bringing music, dancing, ga...
27/08/2026

🐾🐶🚒 Calling all PAW Patrol fans!

Marshall is heading to Hopetown for the Pup Pup Boogie Show, bringing music, dancing, games and plenty of audience participation along the way.

A fun-filled family day out awaits. No job is too big, no pup is too small!

And it's free! Book your tickets today ⤵
https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/pawpatrol

🚂 ☕ Here’s Hannah to tell you that our coffee is going full steam ahead!Clocktower Café coffee gets pretty high ratings ...
27/08/2026

🚂 ☕ Here’s Hannah to tell you that our coffee is going full steam ahead!

Clocktower Café coffee gets pretty high ratings from our visitors. And now you can enjoy it in more places.

Coffee pouches are now available in the shop. Pick up a bag on your next visit to take home and keep the coffee journey going.

Same great coffee, different platform 😉

Rounton Coffee Roasters

Address

McNay Street
Darlington
DL36SW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01325405060

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