Hopetown Darlington
@hopetowndarl
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Darlington changed the world as a pioneer of the modern railway. We engage and inspire innovators of the future by connecting them with our railway heritage
Darlington
Joined July 2014
On this very day 199 years ago, one single event put #Darlington, England on the world’s stage 🚂 Today we celebrate the birthday of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
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💖 A huge thanks to our sponsors, @BioCapitalLtd. They’re a local company that helps keep us on track for a sustainable future by transforming food waste from Hopetown into green energy that goes back to the community! 💚🌎 Want to know more? Visit
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👏 Given that we've only been open for three weeks, this is a fantastic achievement and testament to all at Hopetown Darlington who are committed to providing a quality visitor experience to you, our amazing visitors.
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RT @AnthonyS46428: I also stopped by @hopetowndarl this afternoon. Another great experience, especially with the restored buildings now exp…
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🙏 We've welcomed over 10,000 of you through the doors since opening day! 🍦 scooped 2569 ice-creams ☕ made 2340 hot drinks 🥤 sold 1895 cold drinks ➕ And those numbers are rising daily! If you haven't visited yet, what're you waiting for? 👇
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RT @AnnaMariaToms: Popped along here again today with my daughter and her boyfriend. Really good to see everyone enjoying @hopetowndarl Lo…
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Our exclusive Black Diamond ice cream is proving a hit 🍦 🖤 black cone 🖤 black sprinkles 🖤 black wafer 🧡 Hopetown wafer 🤤 Ice cream flavour of your choice 🚂 Named after the third locomotive built for the S&DR to transport coal. Ice cream provided by @Northern_Bloc
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💚💛🩷💙 What do you think of our uniform? We think the colours really pop. We have a bright yellow staff t-shirt, too! 👕 If you need to talk to a member of staff during your visit, look out for the bright t-shirts and yellow lanyards. #HopetownDarlington
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We’re now open. Come on in and explore the north of England’s newest visitor attraction. Railway museum ✅ Locomotive works ✅ Outdoor events space ✅ Shop and cafe in restored railway building ✅ Outdoor adventure play park ✅ And so much more! 🚂 #HopetownDarlington
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🎞️ You won’t want to miss this! Premiering exclusively at our brand new amazing attraction - IRON & STEAM - THE DAWN OF THE STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY 🚂 🎟️ Ticket details below 👇
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📽️ Hopetown Darlington from above 📅 Opening Tuesday 16 July! 🎟️ We've got our tickets, have you got yours? #NewVisitorAttraction #HopetownDarlington #Darlington #OpeningJuly
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🥳 OPENING DATE 🥳 Hopetown Darlington opens Tuesday 16 July - plan your visit today! Enjoy music and street theatre throughout the opening week as you explore the north’s newest visitor attraction. 👉 Plan your visit at #HopetownDarlington
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Find out more about Derwent and other locomotives in North Road Station Museum by visiting Hopetown Darlington, opening this summer. Derwent is on loan from Science Museum Group. #Locomotive #Darlington #HopetownDarlington #NorthRoadStationMuseum
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🌉 A bridge to the future. 🤩 Whilst we were all sleeping last night, the bridge joining both sides of the visitor attraction was lifted into place! 👇Watch the lift in action! 🎥 Thanks to #ScottAkozPhotography for filming. #HopetownDarlington #Darlington
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