Santa's Grotto
Step into the magic of Christmas and meet the man in red himself at Ho-Ho-Hopetown! Your ticket includes a visit to the Elf Workshop Trail.
Experiment! The Festive Show
The festive edition of our railway-themed time travel immersive experience ride!
Join a very jolly Georgie and Stephen on a vivid journey through passenger rail travel, travelling across continents and through time - from 1825 to the present day and into the future!
The special Christmas edition of the show will transport you from Locomotion No.1's first steam hauled passenger railway journey right here in Darlington to the Japanese bullet train and the French/British Eurostar - to see the impact Darlington's pioneering past has had on societies and cultures across time and around the world.
Located on the platform at North Road Station Museum, Experiment! is an extraordinarily vivid immersion into passenger rail travel.
Buckle in for North East England's only railway-themed simulator-style ride, which involves moderate rocking and tilting motions.
Each ride can accommodate nine people. Passengers in groups of ten or more will use multiple ride slots and may share it with people outside their group.
Make sure you read all of Experiment's! Ts&Cs before booking tickets.
WHAT'S ON THIS CHRISTMAS
The Elves' Giftworks
Journey into a magical world of festive wonder at our elf workshop, where the spirit of the season steams ahead on a truly unforgettable adventure!
The Mrs Claus Experience
Step into a festive corner of North Road Station Museum and join Mrs Claus for storytelling, sweet treats, and hands-on fun!
A Christmas Night at the Museum
From twinkling lights and glowing streetlamps to the scent of festive food in the air, our Christmas evening is packed with festive cheer and magical merriment.
A Hopetown Christmas Carol
Meet Charles Dickens, discover what a traditional Victorian Christmas was like and maybe even encounter a spirit or two lingering from Christmases gone by…
History Wardrobe Presents: A Very Victorian Christmas
Come with us to the 19th century to meet the Scrooge Sisters, Ethel & Ermintrude, for a hilarious take on the history of Christmas with a fabulous textile twist
Christmas Carousel
Get ready for smiles, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer as the Christmas Carousel arrives at Ho-Ho-Hopetown! Mount your horse, buckle up and have fun.
Christmas Wreath Making
In just one fun and relaxed festive session, you'll learn how to design, arrange and style your own Christmas wreath using the finest fresh materials provided.
Festive Rag Wreath Workshop
In just one fun and relaxed festive session, you'll learn how to design, arrange and style your own Christmas rag wreath to take home and display
Festive Fun Run
The fun run is a great opportunity for all the family to get involved. You'll access Hopetown before opening hours and follow a route around the whole site
HO-HO-HOPETOWN
Experience the magic of the festive season at Hopetown Darlington