This is a beautiful Manor House built in 1875, set in 14 acres of grounds. It has a licensed bar…read moreand function rooms for 50 to 200 guests. It also has meeting rooms available. It has a Pottery Studio http://www.teespottery.co.uk There is a Childrens Playpark and a Model Railway for hire. There is on site catering facilities with in house or your own caterers. It is a fantastic affordable, flexible venue for your Wedding Reception or celebration of any size.

The Darlington Media Group is a unique media resource for Darlington and the north east of England…read more They provide darkrooms, digital photography facilities, broadband and wireless internet access, video production equipment and post production facilities up to HD standard. All the facilities are open to anyone for a small fee. They host Darlington's only programme of photographic exhibitions in Decisive Moment Gallery. The work and facilities are backed up by a varied education programme, offering users the skills needed to create their own media works. They aim to meet the needs of anyone, from skilled practitioners to people who are just starting out in developing their skills and practice. They have a long history of work with community groups to help them develop and use media skills. The Decisive Moment Gallery is an exciting new venue dedicated to the best in photography. It programmes 6 exhibitions each year, drawn from the work of photographers both at home and abroad. Currently it's showing work from an East German photographer, but this is constantly changed programme. It has a regular annual competition in conjunction with Darlington Council called the Big Snap.

Im up for buying in a charity shop just every so often i may call in. Today i was shocked at the…read morefact a £10 coat was being sold for £15. When telling my mother next to me the assistant shot daggers at me glaring angry of what i had said! Then moving on came in front of me throwing down a load of hangers in front of me then kicked a stool out of the way! It made it even worse when her face turned sour looking my mother up and down! I would'nt go back in now if I was begged too! They most definately need new staff! they should'nt be aloud to work there with such a cr*y attitude when of all places its charity!

This Centre grew from an old Community Centre to one with specialised facilities for children of…read moreall ages and their parents. A nursery which take in children from just a few months old up until they are ready for school and a 2 hour morning playgroup are just part of a larger packet of care and activities provided. The first Community Centre in the country to become a registered Children's Centre Maidendale promotes healthy eating, breast feeding, and parents learning new ways of encouraging early learning. A wonderful team of caring professionals do all that is possible to help parents cope with new borns and older children alike. They can provide training for parents who want to return to work and provide safety equipment at very reasonable cost. Swimming passes, family trips and parent and toddler groups where parents learn baby massage and find support from other parents and just a small example of what they provide. They even work hand in hand with the local junior school to help children make the transition from play to learning. A great place for mums and dads to leave their children with no fear for their safety.