Hopetown Darlington

Hopetown Darlington
 Hopetown Darlington within County Durham
Former names
Head of Steam Railway Museum (2008-2022), Darlington Railway Centre and Museum (1975-2007)
Established16th July 2024
LocationMcNay Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6SW
TypeVisitor Attraction
Visitors210,000 (July 2024-July 2025)
OwnerDarlington Borough Council
Nearest car parkSkerne Bridge Car Park
Websitewww.hopetowndarlington.co.uk

Hopetown Darlington is a railway-themed visitor attraction in Darlington that opened in July 2024.

The attraction explores and promotes Darlington's pioneering railway heritage, and at the same time serves as a community hub hosting large scale events, activities and festivals.

It is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which was the world's first steam-powered passenger railway and shares a site with North Road railway station.

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