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Things to do in Darlington

There are 20 things to do recorded in and around Darlington, with options spanning playgrounds, art galleries and play centres. Part of Durham in North East, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 11 are free to visit, 8 are indoor options for a wet day, 13 are outdoors and 17 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Down at the Farm, Hopetown Darlington and Infinite Air — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Durham is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Darlington

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Gi-Gi's Children's Soft Play and Riverside Play Area.
    11 places
  2. 02
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Gallerina and Darlington Library Art Gallery.
    2 places
  3. 03
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Moobears Play Den.
    1 place
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Hopetown Darlington.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Trampoline Parks
    Open-jump, dodgeball and fitness sessions — including Infinite Air.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Roman Bellic's Bowling Alley.
    1 place

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids17Indoor Things to Do8

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Darlington?

This guide maps 20 places to visit in and around Darlington. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Darlington?

Recognisable names near Darlington include Down at the Farm, Hopetown Darlington and Infinite Air. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Darlington?

11 of the places listed for Darlington are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Darlington on a rainy day?

8 indoor options are recorded near Darlington — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Darlington kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.