The aim of Cultural Services in Darlington is to develop services that enhance the quality of life, improve health and well-being and promote active engagement in the arts.
If you are a local resident or visitor to the area, we aim to provide a wide range of cultural activities for you to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of fitness, culture, history or the great outdoors, there is the chance to enjoy them all in Darlington - we look forward to seeing you.
Extra Funding to Get People Active
Residents are being given the chance to join in a wide range of sport and physical activities, thanks to funding from the Council and Darlington Primary Care Trust (NHS Darlington).
The initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012, giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active.
Miriam Davison, Darlington’s Director of Public Health said:
“The national strategy, Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives, includes the priorities of promoting children’s health, promoting healthy food and building physical activity in to our lives. The programmes are designed to appeal to a broad range of people across Darlington."
For more information on activities for young people please view our Sports Development Page.
Under 26 Free Theatre Tickets - A Night Less Ordinary
A Night Less Ordinary is an Arts Council England scheme in association with Metro, which will provide 618,000 free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 in more than 200 venues across England. For more information see our Arts Page.
Free Swimming for Over 60s
The Council has signed up to the Government’s scheme to provide free swimming for over-60s for the next two years. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Following a Government announcement the Free Swimming Programme will be discontinued from 31 July 2010. Admissions for over 60's casual swimming will be charged at £2.35 (with a LiveDarlington Card) from 1 August 2010.
Live Darlington Card
To find out if you are eligible for a concession on core activities please download a LIVEDARLINGTON Card application form [pdf], which lists all relevant criteria or alternatively collect a form from any of our venue reception areas.
Foreign Language Content
If you speak another language, you may find the information on our foreign language mini-sites useful.