HUNDREDS of youngsters enjoyed a day of fun in Darlington Market Place yesterday.

The Your Offer, Your Opportunity event, for 13 to 19-year-olds, included an ice rink, climbing wall, skateboarding, and BMX displays.

There was also netball and basketball indoors in the Dolphin Centre.

Mervyn Bell, Darlington Borough Council's head of youth services, said the day had been a huge success.

"It has been a fantastic day," he said. "There have been hundreds of young people enjoying the facilities.

"All the activities have been really well used. The artists have run out of supplies, the wall has been busy, the rink has been busy.

"The other thing is, there has been no trouble whatsoever. The atmosphere has been fantastic.

"It proves young people can do things, and do it without hassle."

The council had hired stewards to man the event.

There will be no activities tomorrow, but a live concert, featuring the best young bands in the area, runs from 7pm to 9.30pm.