Blackwell Meadows Events & Venue Hire

Blackwell Meadows Events & Venue Hire Welcome to Blackwell Meadows – Home of Darlington RFC, Darlington FC, Darlington Young Bulls & Padel Project UK. Join us for matches, music, and more!

A vibrant community hub offering live sport, family-friendly events, hospitality, and great food.

🎉 FOAM FEST PARTY! 🫧Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of foam, music and family fun!📅 Sunday 30th August⏰ 3pm – 5pmBr...
24/06/2026

🎉 FOAM FEST PARTY! 🫧

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of foam, music and family fun!

📅 Sunday 30th August
⏰ 3pm – 5pm

Bring the kids along to our Foam Fest Party where they can dance, play and run through mountains of foam! Perfect for cooling off and having an unforgettable summer afternoon.

💷 Children: £8
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: FREE

🔥 Family BBQ available
🥤 Ice-cold slushies available

It’s the perfect family summer event, so grab your friends, bring the kids and join us for a foam-tastic afternoon!

⚠️ Don’t forget towels and a change of clothes!

24/06/2026

🎉 Children’s entertainment & activity ideas wanted! 🎉

We’re looking for recommendations for our Street Food Festival on Saturday 11th July.

We’d love to hear from anyone who can provide fun activities or demonstrations for children — baking, cooking, crafts, entertainment, and more!

Please tag anyone who might be interested or send us a message. 😊

🚨 FOOD TRADERS WANTED 🚨Our first-ever Darlington RFC Street Food & Drink Festival is taking place on Saturday 11th July ...
24/06/2026

🚨 FOOD TRADERS WANTED 🚨

Our first-ever Darlington RFC Street Food & Drink Festival is taking place on Saturday 11th July 2026 at Blackwell Meadows, and we're looking for a few more fantastic traders to complete the line-up!

📅 Saturday 11th July 2026
📍 Blackwell Meadows, Darlington
⏰ 11am – 8pm

We're currently looking for:

🍔 Smash Burgers
🍗 Fried Chicken
🍕 Wood-Fired Pizza
🌮 Mexican Street Food
🍜 Asian Street Food
🍛 Indian Street Food
🥙 Greek Street Food
🥩 BBQ & Smokehouse
🌭 Gourmet Hot Dogs
🍟 Loaded Fries
🧀 Mac & Cheese
🍰 Cheesecake Stall
🍦 Ice Cream
🍩 Doughnuts
🧇 Waffles
🧋 Bubble Tea
🍭 Sweets & Confectionery
🥚 Scotch Eggs
🍯 Local Honey Producers
🫙 Chutneys, Jams & Preserves
🥖 Artisan Food Producers

🌟 Confirmed Vendors 🌟

☕ Coffey Coffey
🌯 Habibi Shawarma
🧀 Alaminos Cheese Toasties
🥞 The Little Poffertje Pancake Shack

⚠️ To ensure a great variety, we are accepting only ONE trader per food speciality. Categories will close as they are filled.

💷 Pitches from £50
💙 Donation option available
📧 Please check your junk folder for confirmation emails
✅ Spaces are only confirmed once payment has been received

📲 Apply now:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CJwTRbq88L

Tag your favourite traders below! 👇

🏆 QUIZ NIGHT RETURNS – PLUS ENGLAND LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN! ⚽Get ready for an evening packed with fun, laughter, and fri...
24/06/2026

🏆 QUIZ NIGHT RETURNS – PLUS ENGLAND LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN! ⚽

Get ready for an evening packed with fun, laughter, and friendly competition on Saturday 27th June! 🎉

Whether you’re a quiz expert or just looking for a great night out with family and friends, we’ve got something for everyone 👇

🕕 Doors Open: 6PM
🍹 Happy Hour: 6PM – 7PM
🎤 Quiz hosted by Johnny
🕺 Boogie Bingo during the interval
🧠 Interactive Quiz with plenty of surprises, bonus rounds, and fun throughout the evening

⚽ After the quiz, stick around to watch England take on Panama live on the big screen and cheer on the Three Lions!

Gather your team, bring your best quiz knowledge, and enjoy a brilliant night of entertainment from start to finish.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/darlingtonrfc/2152645

Tag your quiz team and start planning your winning strategy! 👇🥳

🎸 PARKLIFE PARTY: BRITPOP ANTHEMS NIGHT 🎸 🔥 Ready for a full-on night of nostalgia and legendary anthems? 🔥 📅 Saturday...
23/06/2026

🎸 PARKLIFE PARTY: BRITPOP ANTHEMS NIGHT 🎸

🔥 Ready for a full-on night of nostalgia and legendary anthems? 🔥

📅 Saturday 3rd October
⏰ Doors open at 7PM
🎟️ Tickets just £10

Step back into the golden era of Britpop with a high-energy live tribute show bringing you all the classics:
🎶 Oasis | Blur | Pulp | Supergrass & more
If you know it… we’re playing it!

🎤 Sing your heart out
🍻 Grab a pint
🎸 Relive the 90s

Experience the soundtrack of a generation — live and loud!

🍾 SPECIAL OFFER
Book a table of 10 and receive:
👉 A FREE bottle of Prosecco
OR
👉 A 4-pint jug of Carling or Black Fruits 🍺

🎟️ Buy your tickets now via TicketTailor

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/darlingtonrfc

23/06/2026

🏆 BIG QUIZ NIGHT + ENGLAND LIVE! ⚽

💰 Cash Prize
🍻 Happy Hour 6-7pm
🎤 Quiz hosted by Johnny
⚽ England v Panama on the Big Screen

Get your team together and join us for a brilliant night of laughs, competition and great entertainment at Blackwell Meadows.

🏆 Prize for the winning team
📅 Saturday 27th June
📍 Darlington Rugby Club
💷 Tickets only £2

🔥Tickets are limited so book now.🔥

🎟️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/darlingtonrfc/2152645.

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23/06/2026

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✨🎩 MAGIC & MAYHEM WITH SILLY STEVE! 🎩✨Looking for something magical to do with the kids on Sunday 5th July? Join us at D...
23/06/2026

✨🎩 MAGIC & MAYHEM WITH SILLY STEVE! 🎩✨

Looking for something magical to do with the kids on Sunday 5th July? Join us at Darlington RFC for an afternoon packed with laughter, amazement and family fun! 🌟

Silly Steve Entertainments is bringing his fantastic Magic & Mayhem Party to Blackwell Meadows, featuring incredible magic tricks, interactive entertainment and plenty of surprises along the way! 🪄✨

📅 Sunday 5th July
⏰ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Darlington Rugby Football Club, Blackwell Meadows
🎟 Children £6 | Adults FREE

🥤 Refreshing slushies available
🍔 Food available to purchase
🎉 Fun for the whole family

Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of magic, mayhem and memories!

🎟 Book your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/darlingtonrfc/2126011

Tag a parent who needs this in their diary! 👇

🚨 STREET FOOD TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! 🚨 🌮🍔🍕🍰Get ready for the FIRST EVER Darlington RFC Street Food & Drink Festiv...
22/06/2026

🚨 STREET FOOD TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! 🚨 🌮🍔🍕🍰

Get ready for the FIRST EVER Darlington RFC Street Food & Drink Festival, coming to Blackwell Meadows on Saturday 11th July 2026! 🎉

We’re on the lookout for fantastic local traders to be part of what promises to be an amazing day of food, entertainment, shopping, and community spirit.

We’re looking for:
🌮 Street Food Traders
🍰 Dessert & Sweet Treat Vendors
☕ Coffee Vendors
🧀 Artisan Food Producers
🛍️ Craft & Independent Traders

Expect:
🎶 Live music from Mark Hammonds
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment
🍔 Incredible food and drink
🛍️ Unique local businesses
🏉 A fantastic community atmosphere supporting grassroots sport

📍 Blackwell Meadows, Darlington (DL1 5NR)
📅 Saturday 11th July 2026
⏰ 11am – 8pm

Trader Options

✅ Standard pitches from just £50

OR

💙 Support the club through our donation option:
No pitch fee required – simply donate a percentage of your takings to help support our not-for-profit community rugby club. (A refundable £50 deposit is required to secure your space and will be returned upon attendance.)

⚠️ Please Note:
• Traders must provide their own power supply
• No alcohol vendors required
• Limited pitches available
• Food traders must hold a minimum Food Hygiene Rating of 4

📲 Apply now:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CJwTRbq88L

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new event!

Please tag, share, and recommend any brilliant local traders who would love to get involved 🙌

Address

Grange Road
Darlington
DL15NR

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm

Telephone

+441325363777

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