Getting Here
The Takeoff Festival 2008 will be held at Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AX
Getting Here
Approaching from the South
From the A1 take the A66(M) exit. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit heading for Darlington Town Centre, which takes you past the Blackwell Grange Hotel on your left. At the Sainsburys roundabout take the 2nd exit which leads onto Stanhope Road South. Follow the road until you reach a small roundabout. Turn left onto Abbey Road, then take the 1st turning on your right into Vane Terrace. The Arts Centre is located approx. 50 yards on your left.
Approaching from the North
From the A1, take the A68 exit. Follow the road into town (approx 2 miles) until you reach the village of Cockerton. At the roundabout, follow the A68 into Darlington Town Centre by taking the 1st exit, then the 1st exit at the next roundabout which takes you onto Woodland Road. You will see signs for the Darlington Memorial Hospital on your left, and shortly after a pelican crossing turn right into Vane Terrace. The Arts Centre is located approx. 100 yards on your right.
Approaching from the East
From the A66, follow the A66(M) the new road which connects to the A1(M). Go straight over at the next 3 roundabouts. You will see Stressholme Golf Course on your right. At the next roundabout where the Reg Vardy Garage is situated, take the 3rd exit heading for Darlington Town Centre, which takes you past the Blackwell Grange Hotel on your left. At the Sainsburys roundabout take the 2nd exit which leads onto Stanhope Road South. Follow the road until you reach a small roundabout. Turn left onto Abbey Road, then take the 1st turning on your right into Vane Terrace. The Arts Centre is located approx. 50 yards on your left.
Public Transport for the Arts Centre
The Arts Centre is accessible from Darlington Station. For timetable information visit the National Rail Enquiries web site. The Arts Centre is a short taxi ride away or a 15 minute walk through the Town Centre.
Arriving by Air
There is a free bus from Durham Tees Valley airport with services from Amsterdam, London, Dublin and more.
