Our depot · A66 Sadberge, Darlington
Visit Our Shipping Container Depot in Darlington
You're welcome on the yard any weekday. Walk round, look inside, take measurements and pick the unit you want. It's the quickest way to be certain you're buying the right thing.
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
- Parking
- Free, easy access for vans & trailers
- From the A1 (M)
- 15 minutes via the A66
Why visit
What you can do on the yard
A visit is the surest way to buy the right container. There's no pressure - just the stock, the space to look round it and someone who knows it.
Hand-pick your container
The container you choose on the yard is the one you get. Open the doors, step inside, check the roof and floor, and take your own measurements before you commit.
Compare sizes and grades
See 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft units side by side - new and used, wind and watertight, in RAL 6007 Green and RAL 5013 Blue - and judge the condition for yourself.
See how we inspect
Every container is checked at the depot before it leaves. Ask us to walk you through what we look at - doors, seals, roof, floor and frame - so you know what good looks like.
Collect it yourself
Bring suitable transport or send your own haulier. By prior arrangement we'll prepare the container and forklift-load it onto your vehicle when you arrive.
Plan delivery and the site
Talk through access, ground preparation and where the unit will sit. We'll tell you honestly what will and won't work on your site.
A friendly, no-pressure visit
Drop in during opening hours, have a look round and ask anything. If you need more time to decide, the kettle's on and there's no hard sell.
Finding us
Where we are
Address
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. Outside those hours, leave us a message or book a callback and we'll ring you back.
Collecting a container?
Bring suitable transport or send your own haulier. By prior arrangement we'll prepare the container and forklift-load it onto your vehicle when you arrive.
Bringing one to us?
Buybacks and trade-ins are welcome on the yard - call first so we can weigh in and inspect it without a queue.
Common questions
Visiting the depot, answered
Our yard is on the A66 at Sadberge, just outside Darlington, County Durham. We're roughly 15 minutes from the A1 (M), 10 minutes from Darlington town centre and easy to reach from Teesside, North Yorkshire and Durham. The postcode is DL2 1TD.
We're open Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. We keep those hours consistent so you can plan a visit without guessing. If you need to come slightly earlier or later, call ahead and we'll do our best to accommodate.
You can drop in during opening hours, but booking ahead is best if you want a specific container set aside or need to talk through options. Use the 'Tell us you're coming' form on this page and we'll confirm your slot.
Yes - that's exactly why people visit. You can walk the yard, open the doors, check the condition and take measurements. Photos only show so much; being here lets you pick the actual unit you'll receive.
Yes, we have free parking and easy access for cars, vans and trailers. The yard is on the A66 with good turning space, so bringing a trailer to collect a container is straightforward.
Absolutely. If you have a suitable flatbed or trailer and the right lifting arrangements at your end, we'll load the container onto your vehicle with our forklift. Let us know you're coming so the unit is ready on the ground.
Yes, we buy back and trade in used shipping containers. Call first with the size, age, condition and a few photos so we can give you a fair price and arrange a time for inspection and weighing.
Tap 'Get directions' on this page or use the Google Maps link. The address is A66 Depot, Stockton Road, Sadberge, Darlington, DL2 1TD. Look for the Parsons Containers / ContainersNow signage on the A66.
Yes - we're about 25 to 30 minutes from Middlesbrough and 15 to 20 minutes from Stockton-on-Tees via the A66 and A19. Many customers from Teesside, Hartlepool and Billingham make the trip in under 40 minutes.
Just yourself and any measurements or plans you have. If you're collecting, bring straps, chains or suitable securing equipment and a trailer rated for the container weight. Wear sturdy footwear - it is a working yard.
Yes, there's always someone on site who knows the stock. We'll show you the differences between new, used and converted containers, explain delivery options and help you choose the size and grade that fits your job.
Planning a visit today?
Give us a ring and we'll make sure someone's expecting you.