In 2025 St. Andrews celebrates it's 900 year anniversary. Known as the oldest church in Darlington, it is believed that it was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. Some stones from the earlier church are embedded in the interior walls of the present church.
Why not join us during the year at some of our celebrations. This page lists the events currently planned. Further details will be released nearer the time of each event.
Key Dates for St Andrew’s @ 900 celebrations
Prior to May 2025 – Book launch event TBC. *Book and commemorative tea towel to be on sale at each event
May 2025
Sunday 25th May – Rogation Sunday walk around the parish. Depart aprox 12 noon from the Church Hall, arrive back for cake and refreshments at aprox 3pm.
June 2025
Sunday 1st June – Classical Concert in church, from 3-5pm.
Saturday 21st June – Sunday 29th June – Weddings Through The Ages exhibition in church. The church will have wedding paraphernalia on display throughout, with opening times for viewing
Saturday 28th June – aprox 3pm Summer Celebration of the Life of St Andrew’s in Haughton on Haughton Green in among the celebratory knitting – wet weather option the Church Hall.
Sunday 29th June – Renewal of Marriage Vows service – probably 4pm with glass of champagne/strawberries afterwards
September 2025
Saturday 13th/Sunday 14th September – Heritage Weekend with Art Exhibition. Coffee morning in Church Hall on Saturday 13th Sept.
Saturday 20th September – Vox Populi Concert in evening
October 2025
Saturday 4th October – Andrew’s @ 900 Quiz Night in Church Hall, with refreshments.
November 2025
Sunday 2nd November – All Souls Day Memorial Service – 6pm? A service to remember loved ones and the role of St Andrew’s over the years in supporting the bereaved, and celebrating life.
Tuesday 11th Nov – evening talk in church on the history of the WW1/WW2 graves in the church yard and the men who’s names are on the memorials in church.
Saturday 29th November – Praise Concert in church. (TBC)
Sunday 30th November –St Andrew’s Day Morning Service with Bishop of Durham as guest. Fishy Lunch in Church Hall (Hall needed until aprox 3pm
November-December 2025
Closing Exhibition of St Andrew’s @ 900 at Hopetown Darlington. Launch event at Hopetown on Saturday 8th November (TBC)