12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON What’s on this Spring Hope Town Darlington Longer Spring days and school holidays are a great time to get out and about exploring Hopetown Darlington’s attractions. Easter Eggstravaganza! - Family Fun Day - Mon 6 April, 10am - 4pm Hop down to Hop town this Easter Monday for a magical, family friendly adventure packed with activities and entertainment! Meet Peter Rabbit and the mischievous Mr McGregor in Station Garden for the perfect photo opportunity. Enjoy a lively performance from the Disco Scarecrows as they boogie through the Goods Yard with guaranteed giggles and fun. Follow our Egg cellent Easter Trail to discover hidden chocolate surprises, then get creative with free planting crafts in The Stores. Keep the excitement going with a ride on Experiment* and playtime in Wagon Woods*, our railway themed play park. The perfect place to be this Easter Monday! *charges apply. Hopetown Comic Con 2026 - Sat 28 March, 11am-5pm Hopetown Comic Con 2026 is back—bigger, bolder, and bursting with fandom fun! In partnership with Cute Fox Events, Hopetown will transform into a multi universe celebration of comics, cosplay, film, and gaming. February’s theme is Gotham and Batman, with exciting celebrity guests, photo ops, and attractions for every fan. Browse traders and artists offering comics, collectibles, merch, and unique finds. Suit up for the Cosplay Competition, with categories for Under 14s and 14+ plus trophies and bragging rights. Gather your squad, book early, and enjoy all day entry. Celebrate what you love and join a community where every fandom belongs! Big Science Sweetie Workshop Sat 18 April, 10.30am - 3.30pm (various workshops throughout the day) Big Science returns to Hopetown with funfilled experiments using sweets and treats! Expect to be blown away with demonstrations, experiments, and more science spectacular fun. This workshop is a perfect way to introduce kids to science through interactive experiments and hands-on inspection using the thing they love most - sweets. Each kid will make their own pot of sherbert, a fizzing mocktail and watch even more science unfold in front of their very eyes. Suitable for ages 3-11. Younger children can attend but may need an extra helping hand from their accompanying adult. Vintage Weekend - Sat 23 - Mon 25 May 10am - 4pm (all days) Something special is coming this late May Bank Holiday as we bring you a full three day Vintage Weekend full of nostalgia, music, vintage style entertainment and good old fashioned British cheer. Expect period sights, sounds and surprises throughout the weekend, perfect for seasoned vintage lovers, families and young children, or anyone who enjoys a touch of vintage spirit. So shine your shoes, press your best frock or suit, and step into a world of timeless charm. Spread the word, book your free tickets, rally the troops, and prepare for a weekend to remember. For more information about Hopetown Darlington’s attractions and full details of all the ‘Things To Do’, visit our website: hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/ For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.co.uk NORTH EASTERN LOCOMOTIVE PRESERVATION GROUP DARLINGTON RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk Hopetown Darlington @hopetowndarlington LIVE STEAM RIDES THIS SPRING! From this Spring, families and steam enthusiasts can hop on board and enjoy live steam train rides - celebrating the enduring legacy of both the Stockton & Darlington Railway and the bicentenary. It's more than a special event, it's a permanent feature to delight generations to come. Brought to you in partnership with Hopetown Darlington, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group and Darlington Railway Preservation Society.
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