Looking for youth centres in Darlington? These organisations can help you grow your skills, gain life experience and broaden your horizons.
All the organisations listed here are subject to change. New youth clubs spring up, but unfortunately they sometimes close down, too.
Use this list as a handy starting point to see what’s available in your area. Then follow the links, and make sure you research the organisation to double-check it’s available and is a good fit for your interests and needs.
Darlington Skerne Park Youth & Community Centre
- Location: Skerne Park Youth Community Centre, Paddock Lane, Darlington
- Ages: 11-18 years
- Telephone: 01325 483259
- Email: paul.harman63@ntlworld.com
Darlington YMCA
- What to expect: Xbox with most up to date games, music (and Karaoke if that’s what you like), art materials, sport, refreshments, somewhere to chill with your friends, support from trained youth workers
- Location: Various locations – see link!
- Ages: 10-19 (or up to 25 for young people with complex needs)
Darlington Disability Youth Group
- What to expect: Make new friends doing things you want to do. Past activities have included cinema trips, swimming, games nights, football, pool, fish and chips at the beach, bowling, cooking and much more.
- Location: 1P Enterprise House, South Entrance, Valley Street North, Darlington, DL1 1GY
- Ages: 14-18
- Times: Mondays 5-7 pm
- Telephone: 01325 489999 (option 3)
- Email: chyps@darlingtondisability.org
Darlington Youth Hub – Youth Employment Initiative (YEI)
- What to expect: Looking for a youth hub that gives you support as a young person to get into training and employment? That’s what the YEI Darlington Youth Hub is all about! Get help with preparing your CV, completing job applications, cover letters, interview skills, finding work experience and much, much more!
- Location: Darlington Youth Hub, 193 Northgate DL1 1UB Darlington, UK
- Ages: 15-29
- Telephone: 07966 347401
- Email: steven.winterburn@darlington.gov.uk
