Opening Spectacle: All Change

29 March 2025, doors open at 4:30pm, pre show starts at 6:30pm, show 7pm.

Limited capacity, tickets £5 per person.

The event will speed through 200 years of railway history and major historical moments, from the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars to the present, celebrating the transformative power of trains on the landscape and our lives. Inspired by conversations with local historians, the spectacle will bring history to life with large-scale set pieces, projection mapping, original music and drones. The show will feature up to 80 performers from the local community, made up of the same team of dedicated volunteers who help bring 11Arches to life. 

All Change is created by award-winning performance company imitating the dog, whose piece Arrivals & Departures was part of the opening events for Hull's year as City of Culture, and Movement Directors Rocky Norton and Katie Pearson, who both contributed to the grand spectacles of all four ceremonies at the Summer Olympics in London 2012. All Change will feature a fleet of 400 drones from world-renowned SKYMAGIC, promising a breathtaking visual experience set against the night sky. As pioneers behind the stunning drone and light displays at iconic events like the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Coachella, and London's New Year's celebrations, SKYMAGIC will choreograph an aerial ensemble that weaves into the performance below. The  show, which will take place for one night only, is suitable for all ages. 

The best way to experience this special event is to use public transport, however there are some park and ride tickets that are available to book.

Demand is high for these parking tickets so please consider car sharing.

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Important Travel Update - Celebrate 200 years of the railway at All Change and travel by train!

We are expecting thousands of visitors for this spectacular one-off event and we urge everyone to consider public transport and car sharing to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.

We are encouraging all visitors to use public transport where possible as not all town centre car parks will be available. Attempting to park in Bishop Auckland town centre may cause delays to yourself and others. 

We are expecting thousands of visitors for this spectacular one-off event and we urge everyone to consider public transport and car sharing to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Make your journey part of the experience by travelling by train to All Change. As we celebrate the legacy of rail travel and the impact it has had on the world, we invite you to consider your journey part of the celebration, start your evening with a moving connection to the past and an immersive reminder of the power of train travel.  Enjoy the   benefits of travelling by train and start this special year with a memorable evening from start to finish.

To make it as easy as possible to travel by train on the 29^{th of} March there will be extra carriages on trains to Bishop Auckland from the following stations:  

Thornaby, Eaglescliffe, Allens West, Dinsdale, Darlington, North Road Darlington, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe and Shildon.

You can check schedules and prices here: Northern Railway.

There will also be a FREE shuttle buses from Bishop Auckland train station and marketplace that takes you straight to the event site. This bus will run from 4.30pm and return after the show. You can also walk to the site; this will take approximately 15 minutes.

Buses
Bus services will be running as usual into Bishop Auckland and  for those travelling after the show finishes the following bus services will be available from Bishop Auckland:

Shuttle Bus & Walking Access

The best way to experience this special event is to use public transport or take advantage of our convenient shuttle bus services.

A free shuttle bus will run from 4.30 at Bishop Auckland marketplace  to the event site, with return services after the show.

While town centre parking will be very limited, the event is also accessible on foot.

Additional Park & Ride Capacity

We anticipate releasing a limited number of additional Park & Ride spaces in early March. While we cannot confirm exact numbers so we strongly advise using public transport for the best experience.

We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for planning ahead and considering public transport options for a smoother journey to All Change!

The best way to experience this special event is to use public transport or take advantage of our convenient shuttle bus services.

If you choose to drive, please car share where possible. Please be aware that not all town centre car parks will be available and attempting to park in the town centre may cause delays to yourself and others.

Make your journey smooth and stress-free—plan ahead and enjoy the event!

Further information

For further information, please see the frequently asked questions page. 

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