Welcome to Darlington u3a
Darlington u3a is part of a national organisation whose aim is to benefit those no longer in full time employment. We have enjoyable monthly meetings where there is always an interesting speaker and an opportunity to chat to friends, old and new.
Click here to take a look at our interest groups and see what is currently on offer. You could even consider starting a new group to share your interests or expertise with others. A major part of the ethos of u3a is that everything is run by members for members.
If you enjoy visiting local places of interest - or you just like meeting up with like-minded people - click on the menu at the top of any page to find out more - or just scroll down to read about forthcoming outings and events.
If you would like to join us click here to go to the Membership page.
Forthcoming events
16th May 2026
An extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland – a wonder of its age. Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of […]
Cost: Coach tbc, entry free to National Trust members or £20.25 for non-NT Members
Booking Required
27th May 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Mike McQuade. Celebrated Horticulturist and Historian Mike will bring to life this legendary landscape gardener.
Cost: £2
28th May 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Our first session will be delivered by Danielle Sutcliffe (LL.B (hons) LL.M, STEPAffiliate) who is an Estate Planning Legal Specialist. She will give a one hour overview on Power of […]
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Cost: £2
Booking Required
2nd June 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An invitation to join 3 Short walks with members of Darlington and Teesdale Naturalists’ Field Club. As a committee member and leader of the Field Club’s Archaeology Section Iam arranging […]
Cost: Free
5th June 2026
10:15 am
Uplifting stories of Lifeboat People, Lifeboats and Rescues At Sea over the last 200 years. Amazing stories of courage, endurance and bravery highlighting the RNLI volunteers who go to sea […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2
5th June 2026
12:30 pm
The June monthly lunch is at Bannatyne Hotel –12:15 for service at 12:30. There are only 30 places so please be sure to book early. Click to see the menu […]
Booking Required
13th June 2026
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
A day trip to the Leeds Royal Armouries Museum, with free time at Wetherby on the way back. The museum is free entry and is modern and has lift access […]
Venue: Dolphin Centre Layby
Cost: Approximately £16 depending on numbers
Booking Required
17th June 2026
Only have 12 places available! **Only a few places left!**
Booking Required
24th June 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Chris Lloyd. Thanks for the “Memories” Chris! Not to be missed!
Cost: £2
3rd July 2026
10:15 am
Called the land of the dead it was a secret place where Pharaohs from centuries ago had kept their secrets hidden. Archaeology was in its infancy until Napoleon arrived in […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2
5th July 2026
3:00 pm
Please click Orchestra North East concert webpage for more info.
Cost: Adults: £18; Concessions: £16; Students: £9; Accompanied under-16s £1
12th July 2026
to 14th July 2026
Home of the WW2 code-breakers
Cost: Maximum £373 - hopefully less, dependent on numbers
Booking Required
29th July 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Tim Bailey RIBA. A fascinating historic conservation area Tim explains why.
Cost: £2
7th August 2026
8th August 2026
8:30 am
Coach Fare £20 - £30 depending on numbers Come with us on our private coach to the quaint town of Keswick with beautiful scenery and glorious Derwentwater. Coach Fare £20 […]
Cost: Coach fare TBC, plus options as selected
Booking Required
4th September 2026
10:15 am
The talk starts with a simple description of the structure of the brain and it explains how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2
12th September 2026
5:20 pm - 10:15 pm
Join us on a visit to the fabulous Kynren for the night show on Saturday, 12 th September, the last spectacular of the 2026 season. We leave Dolphin Centre layby […]
Cost: Approximately £37 - £40
Booking Required
30th September 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Sandra Knowles. Come early for tea and biscuits. Sandra will share her research on architect and playboy “Frank Lloyd Wright “
Cost: £2
28th October 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Bill Stuart. A must for all interested in the local history of Quaker Darlington.
Cost: £2
25th November 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Chris Forster. Chris returns with an appropriate talk for Remembrance month.
Cost: £2