Going for gold!

A scheme to offer every primary school child a free ticket to Wagon Woods, Hopetown Darlington's outdoor railway-themed adventure play park, is now live!

The initiative offers free tickets for every primary school child to visit Wagon Woods in 2025 (and now 2026!) as part of S&DR200, the bicentenary festival.

The tickets will be delivered to every primary school within the borough before the summer holidays start.

How to redeem your ticket

Please present your golden ticket upon entry in Hopetown Darlington.

Terms and conditions

• The Golden Ticket grants one free entry for one child to Wagon Woods.
• This ticket must be used before 5pm on Friday 20 February 2026.
• Peak times such as school holidays and weekends will be busier than others. If you wish to use your ticket at a quieter time please aim to visit on weekdays between 10am-5pm, or weekends between 3pm-5pm.
• Photographs of tickets and photocopied tickets will not be accepted. 
• To make the most of your visit, please be aware that Wagon Woods may be busier during festivals and peak times. 
• If you have any questions about Wagon Woods please email hopetown@darlington.gov.uk.
• Pupils from Marchbank School, Beaumont Hill Academy, and Hurworth House School are able to collect their Golden Tickets from the Welcome Desk as long as they provide proof of attendance to these schools.
• Pupils who were absent when the Golden Tickets were distributed at their schools can collect their tickets from The Welcome Desk.

We hope you enjoy your adventure at Wagon Woods!

Delivered by: Darlington Cares
In partnership with: LNER, Railpen, 700 Club, Parker Barras, Cummins and S&DR200

Wagon Woods is sponsored by Homes by Esh.