Join our Independent Community
Darlington’s independent shopping scene is thriving and we’d love for you to join.
If you’d like to start or move your business to our town then there’s never been a better time!
With record visitor numbers in summer 2023, a jam-packed annual events schedule, a community spirit second to none and Holly Tucker MBE of Not on the High Street naming Darlington as one of the best UK high streets, these are just some of the reasons doing business in Darlington is best.
In addition to Darlington’s independent community, the town centre is also home to many national high street retailers including the department store, House of Fraser.
Extensive public and road transport links, and close proximity to Teesside International Airport, make Darlington easily accessible and therefore an ideal business location.
To find out more about starting or moving your business to Darlington please contact the business investment team on 01325 406305 or email business.support@darlington.gov.uk
Or for information on finding a commercial property please visit www.carvergroup.co.uk or contact the Carver team by calling 01325 466945 or emailing enquiries@carvercommercial.com
Support Available
Contact our Investment Team
To find out more about starting or moving your business to Darlington please contact the business investment team on 01325 406305 or email business.support@darlington.gov.uk
Find a property
For information on finding a commercial property please visit www.carvergroup.co.uk or contact the Carver team by calling 01325 466945 or emailing enquiries@carvercommercial.com
Find out how our Town Centre team can help
Our town centre team are on hand on a daily basis and offer a range of help, workshops, initiatives and advice to businesses in Darlington. Email them towncentreteam@darlington.gov.uk
The Towns Fund
Secured by the council in 2020/21, the £23.3m town’s fund is to dedicated to projects to revitalise and improve the town centre and key gateways. To find out more about the towns fund and how you might be able to get involved take a look here.
Love Darlo
Love Darlo is a council owned digital campaign to promote business messages, offers and retail news from the town centre. If you're a business based in the town centre, then drop Love Darlo a message on Facebook or Instagram.
Events
Our growing annual programme of events brings in visitors in their thousands across the year. There are many ways for businesses to become involved in our events. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, exhibiting and other ways to get involved email events@darlington.gov.uk
Holly Tucker MBE
In 2023 Holly Tucker MBE of Not on the High Street and Holly & Co named Darlington one of the best high streets in the UK. Businesses in the town received Holly's small business flags. Holly's ongoing support package includes awareness days such as Colour Friday.