Darlington FirstFree coffee mornings supporting local venues across the city, 5 mins from the station.
Second Thursday of each month
Next coffee morning
Thu 10 Sep 2026
9:30 - 11:00am
Babul's Darlington, 2 Skinnergate
Add it to your calendar →What to expect?
- 9:30
Grab a coffee and get networking
Doors open. Buy a coffee, get a welcome from a host and fall into easy conversation with other local owners and business leaders.
- 10:00
Hear about more opportunities and support
A quick five-minute word on the opportunities open to you: free trade trips to London, funding support and celebrating members' businesses.
- 10:05
Carry on networking
Straight back to conversations. No pitches, no referral quotas, and you can drop in or slip out whenever suits.
- 11:00
Wrap up and follow up
Finish your conversations, swap details and head off with time to send your follow-ups before lunch.
What’s coming up in Darlington?
Every Darlington First coffee morning is free to attend and open to all businesses. Second Thursday of each month, at a different local venue each month.
Darlington First - Business Networking
9:30 - 11:00am
Babul's Darlington, 2 Skinnergate
Community Co-working & Networking Days
10:00am - 3:00pm
Business Central Darlington, 2 Union Square
Darlington First - Business Networking
9:30 - 11:00am
Hash Bar and Kitchen, 14 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington First - Business Networking
9:30 - 11:00am
Grange Road, Grange Road
Community Co-working & Networking Days
10:00am - 3:00pm
Business Central Darlington, 2 Union Square
Darlington First - Business Networking
9:30 - 11:00am
Grange Road, Grange Road
Questions people ask
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The events are completely free: no membership, no fees. Just buy your own coffee to support the local venues.
Do I need to book?
Yes please. Booking a free ticket on Eventbrite helps us and the venue know numbers. If you can no longer make it, cancel your ticket so someone else can come.
Can I come on my own?
Most people do. A host will say hello when you arrive and introduce you to someone, so you're never left standing alone.
Is it salesy?
No. There are no elevator pitches, no referral quotas and no pressure to sell. It's an informal coffee and a chat with other local business people.
Who is it for?
Anyone in business: owners, founders, freelancers, side-hustlers, or people still thinking about starting. All sectors welcome.
Where in Darlington is it held?
The venue rotates each month to support different local independents around the town centre, always staying within 5 minutes of the train station. The exact venue and address are on each event's Eventbrite page.
Who makes this possible?
Free events stay free because of the sponsors behind them. Thank you.
Come along to the next one
The next Darlington coffee morning is on Thu 10 Sep 2026. It's free, it's friendly, and you can just come for a coffee.
Book your free place