- We meet every Sunday at 10.45am - All welcome!
- We celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
- Who is preaching and when? - Click Here.
- Click here to contact us with any enquiries about our services.
- Our church building spaces are available for hire - Click here for details.
- To view upcoming events in our building - click here.

What to Expect
You can expect a very warm welcome at Northgate URC. We are a very friendly and relaxed congregation. We believe the church of God is a welcome space for all. You can wear what you are comfortable in and come

Who We Are
We are a United Reformed Church in Darlington. As Northgate URC we are a member of the Tees and Swale Pastorate, along with Zion URC in Northallerton, and Low Row with Keld URC. The membership of Northgate URC stands at

News and Events
This is where to find news about what our various groups and organisations are up to. Details of planned events, and how to get in touch with the organisers, as well as reading reports from events and projects which have


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Northgate News Feb/March 202512 February 2025, Northgate News
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Carols at Rydal Care Home3 December 2024, Outreach Activities


The Binns Organ
The three manual and pedal pipe organ in The United Reformed Church, Northgate, Darlington was built by the firm of J J Binns of Leeds in 1891 at a cost of £600.00. It was placed in a chamber at the

Northgate Men’s Night Out
Northgate URC has an active men’s group. We meet at The Tawny Owl on the last Tuesday of every month (except December). Sit down for 7.30pm to order your meal (if required). All are welcome to join us and enjoy

Tour the Church
During the 18th Century Congregationalists and Presbyterians were already worshipping together as ‘Darlington Independents’ in a yard off Northgate. In 1806 a split took place, the Congregationalists moving to a room in Union Street which became Bethel Chapel in 1812.

Welcome to Northgate United Reformed Church
Northgate United Reformed Church is a Grade 2 listed building, constructed of locally quarried sandstone from nearby Houghton Bank.
Of Gothic style, with a spire 36 metres tall, it is a local landmark.
In 1975 it was this building which became “The Northgate United Reformed Church” following the union of Congregational and Presbyterian Churches in 1972.
A major church refurbishment project was carried out at Northgate URC, over 10 weeks in 2017. Further essential repair work and a major redevelopment of the downstairs hall area was completed in 2023.
The church is in regular use for worship. The various spaces in the building are actively used for business meetings, training, concerts, craft group activities, musical groups, martial arts classes etc.



Free Street Parking available on Chesnut Street and John Dobbin Road




