Darlington College

Darlington College
Address
Map
Central Park
Haughton Road

Darlington
,
County Durham
,
DL1 1DR

England
Information
TypeFurther education college
Department for Education URN130656 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalDavid Gartland
Age14+
Telephone01325 503050
Fax01325 503000
Websitehttp://www.darlington.ac.uk
Darlington College Exterior
Darlington College Central Point

Darlington College is a further education college in Darlington, County Durham, England. The college campus is located at Central Park, Haughton Road. With support from Darlington Borough Council and Tees Valley Regeneration the college building was constructed by Shepherd Construction, starting in 2004.[1] Founded in 1897, it assumed its present form in September 2006 and was officially opened by the then-Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on 22 December 2006.[2]

  1. ^ Richwald, Olivia (16 August 2005). "Fast forward into the future as college building takes shape". Durham County Publications. This time next year, the new £34.5m Darlington College will be unveiled as the first landmark building on the Central Park development site at the heart of the town. ... The 75-acre site is being developed by Tees Valley Regeneration, in conjunction with Darlington Borough Council and Shepherd Construction...
  2. ^ "Blair at college opening ceremony". BBC News. 21 December 2006.