Information for Groups

If you're visiting with a group, we know it can be hectic getting everyone sorted, so we've created this handy guide to help.

Find out below the best places to park, who to contact if you need a hand, and watch a quick tour of the theatre for those who haven't visited before.

Getting Here

Our Address

Darlington Hippodrome
Parkgate
Darlington
DL1 1RR

Travel by Train

Darlington Hippodrome is a five minute walk from Darlington's train station. Darlington is a frequent stop on the East Coast mainline route as well as on local routes.

Travel by Car

Approaching from the south:

From the A1, take the A66(M) exit Junction 57. At the roundabout take the 1st exit on the A66. At the next roundabout take the 2^nd exit toward the town centre, which takes you past the Blackwell Grange Hotel on your left. At the Sainsbury's roundabout take the 4th exit which leads onto the Darlington ring road. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit, still continuing on the ring road, and move into the right hand lane. At the main traffic lights turn right onto Parkgate and the Hippodrome is located about 200 yards on your left.

Approaching from the north:

From the A1, take the A167 exit which is signposted for Darlington. Follow the road into town (about 3 miles) until you reach a large roundabout. Take the first exit, which is onto the Darlington ring road. Go straight over at the next roundabout (2nd exit). At the main set of traffic lights, turn left onto Parkgate and the Hippodrome is located about 200 yards on your left.

Approaching from the east:

Follow the A66(M) towards Darlington. At Little Burdon roundabout take the first exit (A66). Go straight over the following roundabout, at the next roundabout take the third exit towards Darlington on the B6280. Continue on the B6280 over the next roundabout. After about 1 mile, at the roundabout take the second exit remaining on the B6280 Yarm Road. After about a mile take the second exit at the mini roundabout on to Parkgate; go past the entrance to Darlington railway station on your left and the Hippodrome is located about 300 yards on your right.

Car Parking

There are short and long stay off street car parks surrounding the theatre (see map below). Most Council car parks are covered by 24 hour CCTV surveillance. For further advice on parking please contact the box office, or visit the Darlington Borough Council website.

Travel by Bus

Visit Arriva's website for information on travelling to Darlington Hippodrome via bus.

While there is a bus stop outside of the theatre, there are also a wider range of options for buses to Tubwell Row (Darlington Town Centre), which is a 5 minute walk away from Darlington Hippodrome.

Coach Parking

There is no coach parking allowed in the Park Place car parks opposite the Hippodrome. The only commercial car park is Chestnut Street, which is an 11-minute walk to the Hippodrome. Coaches park free at Chestnut Street but charges apply for other vehicles.

Coaches can stop on single and double yellow lines (no kerb blips) to drop off and pick up passengers. They can also do that in resident permit bays BUT they cannot leave the coaches during the performance.

Staying in Darlington

If you're coming from afar, there are a number of hotels and bed and breakfasts only a short drive away from the theatre.

Travelodge Darlington Hotel is a great nearby budget-friendly option, just a 7 minutes drive away, with great links to nearby attractions and Darlington's pretty market centre.

For other Travelodge hotels in the area click here.

Contact Us

If you would like to make a group booking and you have a few questions, we're always happy to help.

Group Bookings

Contact our friendly box office manager Kerry via here email:

[email protected]

Box Office

Feel free to give our friendly box office team a call on 01325 405405.

Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm

You can also give the team an email on: