Black Diamond - an ice-cream to top the Lemon Top?
With the help of suppliers Northern Bloc, we've designed our very own ice-cream which is exclusive to Hopetown Darlington.
Food and Drink
Enjoy a delicious lunch, light snack, or sweet treat
Cool off with our signature Black Diamond ice-cream, named after Locomotion No. 3 Black Diamond, the third locomotive on the S&DR. Enjoy a restorative cup of Railtown Coffee specially blended for Hopetown Darlington. If tea's your hot drink of choice, we have a Hopetown tea blend from Tea Enthusiasts. Or treat yourself to a refreshing Hopetown gin and tonic from Durham Distillery.
Clocktower Café
Located in the Goods Shed, the Clocktower Café is the perfect place for freshly prepared and locally-sourced meals and treats
The Kiosk
Next to Wagon Woods, you'll find The Kiosk which serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, sweets, and ice-creams. It's open weekends and school holidays
Bring a picnic
Take a seat in the picnic areas which are located within North Road Station Museum, in the Goods Yard and near The Kiosk at Wagon Woods
Stories
Tea Enthusiasts have got it in the bag
Enjoy a cup of Tea Enthusiast's exclusive blend in the Clocktower Café or buy some from Hopetown Goods and Gifts to experience a little bit of Hopetown at home.