The Stores
Engage with our collection and archive and delve into the history of the railways in Darlington and North East England from 1825 until the late 20th century.
The Carriage Works
The historic Carriage Works is a Grade II listed building originally constructed in 1853
Now restored, the Carriage Works houses the Exhibition Hall, sponsored by Darlington Building Society, which plays host to special events and visiting exhibitions.
Also within the Carriage Works is The Stores, sponsored by Bussey & Armstrong. In The Stores you can explore our archive and discover artefacts and objects that aren't on permanent display.
In the Carriage Works you'll find...
Exhibition Hall
Located within the Carriage Works, the Exhibitions Hall is where you can visit spectacular exhibitions and seasonal events including Halloween and Christmas.
Stories
The Poster Boy of Hopetown Darlington
Darlington-based artist Jonny Lancaster is inspired by the vintage travel posters of the early to mid-twentieth century.
Black Diamond - an ice-cream to top the Lemon Top?
With the help of suppliers Northern Bloc, we've designed our very own ice-cream which is exclusive to Hopetown Darlington.