OUR VISION

Darlington will be a place where culture enriches lives, involves people and is central to identity and prosperity.

Building awareness of Darlington as a fantastic theatre town with a nationally recognised offer.

For Darlington to support and champion cultural inclusion and engagement and to offer great festivals and events.

Creatively celebrate and explore railway heritage, leaving a significant legacy.

Darlington will contribute to culture in Tees Valley and the North East Case for Culture.

OUR PRIORITIES

To creatively celebrate Darlington’s contribution to the birth of the modern passenger railway.

For Darlington to have an accessible, diverse, and vibrant culture, encouraging economic growth.

For Darlington to champion engagement with culture, particularly amongst children and young people.

For culture to thrive within Darlington Borough and attract visitors to the Town Centre.

For Darlington to have a thriving theatre offer involving people of all ages.