Durham Army Cadets

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For action, adventure, fun, and friendship, Durham Army Cadets stand out. With over 700 cadets (aged 12–18) and 200 adult volunteers across 30+ locations in County Durham, Sunderland, South Tyneside, and Gateshead, we’re one of the UK’s largest voluntary youth organisations.

From military-themed activities to community-focused projects, everything we do helps young people push their boundaries, grow in confidence, and develop the independence and resilience to take on any challenge.

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Our stats

700+

Cadets

200+

Adult Volunteers

30

Detachments

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Alamein

ACF Centre - CLOSED
Next to 34
Dexter Way
GATESHEAD
NE10 9JJ

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Parade Times: : CLOSED NO LONGER A DETACHMENT
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Annfield Plain

Cadet Centre
Church Street
Catchgate
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 8HE

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Birtley

Army Cadets Centre
Birtley Lane
Birtley
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH3 1LJ

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Bishop Auckland

Army Reserve Centre
St Andrews Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6RX

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Blaydon

Blaydon Youth Centre
Blaydon Youth & Community Centre
Shibdon Road
Blaydon-on-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE21 5LU

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Borneo Band - Durham ACF

TA Centre
Picktree Lane
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3SR

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Chester-le-Street

TA Centre
Picktree Lane
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3SR

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Consett

Cadet Centre
Parliament Street
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5DH

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Darlington Churchill

Bradford Armoury
Neasham Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4DF

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Durham

Army Reserve Centre
Gilesgate
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1JR

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Felling

Cadet Centre
Dexter Way
Felling
County Durham
NE10 9JJ

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Parade Times: : Temporarily closed
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Gateshead

Army Reserve Centre
Elmgrove Terrace
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 4HX

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Hebburn

Army Reserve Centre
Victoria Road West
Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 1BX

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Horden

Cadet Centre
Sunderland Road
Horden
County Durham
SR8 4NL

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Houghton-le-Spring

Cadet Centre
96A Newbottle
Houghton-le-Spring
County Durham
DH4 4AJ

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Hummersknott

Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 8AR

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Inkerman

ACF Centre - CLOSED
Next to 34
Dexter Way
GATESHEAD
NE10 9JJ

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Parade Times: : CLOSED
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Jarrow

Cadet Centre
Beech Street
Jarrow
County Durham
NE32 5LD

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Joseph Swan School

Joseph Swan School - CLOSED
Saltwell Road South
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 6LE

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Parade Times: : CLOSED
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Newton Aycliffe

Army Reserve Centre
Greenwell Road
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4EW

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Northfield Gardens

Army Reserve Centre
Northfield Gardens
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6HH

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Ryhope

Cadet Centre
Durham Army Cadet Force
96 Newbottle Street
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Tyne and Wear
DH4 4AJ

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Seaburn (Martin Leake)

Army Reserve Centre
Dykelands Road
Seaburn
Tyne and Wear
SR6 8DP

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Seaham

Cadet Centre
Tempest Place
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 7BY

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Shotton Hall

Shotton Hall
Sunderland Road
Horden
County Durham
SR8 4NL

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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Spennymoor

Badcock Armoury
Villiers Street
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6AL

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2100 Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Stanley

Cadet Centre
High Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0PP

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday 1900-2100
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Sulgrave

Sulgrave ACF
Waterloo Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 3BJ

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Sunderland South

Cadet Centre
Railway Row
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3HE

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Ushaw Moor

Cadet Centre
Station Road
Ushaw Moor
County Durham
DH7 7PY

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Thursday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Washington

Washington School
139 Spout Lane
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2AA

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Parade Times: : Temporarily closed
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Willington

Scout Hut - Closed
Hemlington Row
Crook
County Durham
DL15 0RY

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Parade Times: :
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle ACF
Stainton Camp
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8TL

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday:
Status: Open to new cadets

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Band and Bugles of Durham Army Cadets

For those with a passion for music, we’re proud to have a world-renowned Band! Whether you already play an instrument or want to learn, we’d love to hear from you. The Band parades at our Chester-le-Street detachment—come and be part of something special.

Durham ACF Band and Bugles

Latest News & Media Updates

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    Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lt Gina Allsop

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    Cheshire ACF
    Volunteering is about inspiring young people, building confidence and encouraging others to achieve more than they thought possible.

    6 June 2026
    Adult volunteer with ear defence on at shooting activity

    Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Sgt Helen Hughes

    News & Media
    National
    Sgt Hughes first saw the positive impact the Army Cadet Force (ACF) was having on her two sons and wanted to help ensure other young…

    5 June 2026
    Lt Col Sarah Oxford hands certificate over to a cadet

    Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Oxford

    News & Media
    National
    “You get out of cadets as much as you put in. It’s a great platform for helping adults develop themselves and become great leaders too.”

    4 June 2026
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    Contact Information

    HQ Durham ACF:
    TA Centre
    Picktree Lane
    Chester le Street
    County Durham
    DH3 3SR
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