Foundry Green

Step into a vibrant 2.5‑acre outdoor space where you’re free to play, relax, explore and enjoy the fresh air.

Whether you’re here for a picnic, a game with friends, a workout, yoga or simply a stroll with your dog (on a lead), this is your space to make your own.

Sitting on former railway industrial land, Foundry Green celebrates the area’s rich heritage. It takes its name from Hopetown Foundry, established right here in 1832 by Alfred and William Kitching, and became a place where innovation, industry and community once thrived.

And the best part? Foundry Green occasionally transforms into a major outdoor venue, hosting festivals, outdoor cinema screenings, mini steam train rides and large‑scale events for up to 5,000 visitors. When it’s not buzzing with activity, it’s all yours to explore.

Tucked along the edge of Foundry Green, you’ll also find the Station Garden, a sensory hideaway filled with wild plants, the striking statue of Prudentia, and nods to the beautiful gardens that once welcomed travellers at historic railway stations. It’s a calm, leafy corner with a story to tell.

Come and enjoy Darlington's newest green space with a historic heartbeat. There’s plenty of room to roam.

Foundry Green is sponsored by Husqvarna Group.