Last night, the Northern Architectural Association's renowned Hadrian Awards returned to celebrate architecture across the North of England. The awards recognise buildings completed two years ago or more, allowing the landscape to mature and for the collation of 'in use' data and user opinions.

The theatre complex, relaunched under its historic name, The Hippodrome, after a multi-million-pound investment, maintains its distinctive historic exterior and beautiful heritage auditorium. It also comprises outstanding contemporary accommodation for the public and technical facilities such as new entrances, foyer spaces, galleries, bars, cafes, heritage, and education resources.

Darlington Hippodrome is now open daily, moving away from previously limited opening hours aligned with show times. It boasts welcoming and inspiring spaces for visitors to enjoy, including the bright and comfortable Hippo Lounge and a range of fixed and visiting exhibitions throughout the building, reflecting its standing within the regional arts and culture scene.