History of Hopetown

Schedule

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Hopetown Darlington | Darlington, EN

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This tour showcases the pioneering railway heritage of the area from the 1830s to present day.
Explore the area where the railways once thrived in Darlington as part of a walking tour of the Hopetown Darlington site. Discover what buildings and industries were once located here and what the whole area used to look like in the years before it became a popular (and award-winning) visitor attraction.
Please note this is a walking tour which includes some walking over uneven ground.
£10 per person
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Where is it happening?

Hopetown Darlington, McNay Street,Darlington, Co Durham, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Hopetown Darlington

Host or Publisher Hopetown Darlington

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