Darlington Arts Centre

The Darlington Arts Centre on Vane Terrace, which closed in 2012, was a cultural centre for theatre, film, music, comedy, visual arts, community activities, workshops and education. Built in 1876, the Centre was originally the Darlington College of Education, and has undergone many transformations since. After the college closed, the Arts Centre opened in 1876, with an auditorium, bistro, ballroom, shop and ancillary rooms. The following year saw the opening of the Myles Meehan Gallery within the building. Later in 2007, the Lounge Gallery was added for the community and local artists. The National Association of Youth Theatres and Hullabaloo Theatre Company were also part of the centre. The centre was forced to close in July 2012 due to Council funding cuts.

In 2016, demolition and building work was started on the centre after it was bought by a company to create luxury rental and retirement apartments.