TITANS OF STEAM GALA  Legends of the railway  As part of this year’s S&DR200 celebrations, Hopetown Darlington will be front and centre of the festival as the home of the…

A truly unique opportunity for an intimate encounter with some of the most iconic locomotives* in the UK today. Visits begin in the Viewing Gallery at Darlington Locomotive Works, accessed…

The Anniversary Journey Celebration Come and celebrate the culmination of the S&DR200 festival at Hopetown Darlington! 27th September 2025 The replica Locomotion No.1 will be returning to the birthplace of…

Item: 27 September - Afternoon at Hopetown - Site Admission - Afternoon - 27/09/2025 Afternoon Session - 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Bold. Shocking. A slice of musical history. Who’s on stage The ball of energy that is Nil Venditti, the Principal Guest Conductor of our home band, Royal Northern Sinfonia. Plus…

Monday 6th October | 6pm A talk by Ken Smith. In this illustrated talk Newcastle author Ken Smith will spotlight the lives of famed North-East engineers George Stephenson and his…

Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October 2025 Escape into a world of light and sound projections that brings storytelling to life. Gaze up at illuminations on Durham Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture…

About this event Travel & Outdoor • Hiking Meet and finish on Ceremonial Way. Newcastle Civic Centre is a venue like no other - it is a combination of our…

“The consultant had told me he was confident I had throat cancer that had spread into the lymph glands. Joyfully, I held his hand, and looked up to the heavens…

Join us for the Gan’ Canny Gala on 18th & 19th October, the perfect send-off to Tanfield Railway’s main operating season and the conclusion of our Tanfield300 celebrations. Taking place…

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond…