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Journey through time in one
of Tees Valley’s museums
Make a stop at the Head of
Steam Railway Museum in
Darlington, which is located on
the 1825 route of the Stockton
and Darlington Railway – the
world's first steam-worked
public railway. You can get up
close to the Locomotive No 1
- the first steam locomotive to
haul a passenger-carrying train
on a public railway.
Or if the sea is more
your thing, embark on an
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See a show at the
Darlington Hippodrome
or The Hullabaloo
Catch a show in Darlington in the magnificent surroundings of
the Edwardian Darlington Hippodrome theatre, offering plays,
opera, comedy, music, dance and pantomime from both local
and touring production companies that take to the stage.
Just next door is The Hullaballoo, the only dedicated children’s
theatre north of London. Theatre Hullabaloo is a pioneering
organisation that makes, tours and promotes theatre for young
audiences up to the age of 16. The theatre also has an ever-
changing free creative play space and family-friendly café.
Discover something
new at Kirkleatham
Museum, Redcar
Kirkleatham Museum in Redcar
is home to a treasure trove of
artefacts and exhibitions, all
housed in a magnificent 1709
Queen Anne building that began
life as a Free School for Boys. The
Kirkleatham Estate will open its
new Walled Garden in spring.
It also hosts the national
celebration of sustainable
living Festival of Thrift, which
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expedition through the life and
times of Captain James Cook at
the Captain Cook Birthplace
Museum in Middlesbrough.
Head to Stockton and
discover Preston Park
Museum and all of its
treasures. Experience what
life was like in 1895 as you
take a stroll down the replica
Victorian street and visit the
blacksmith, chemist, toy shop
and traditional sweet shop.
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returns on
September
12 and 13,
and the award-winning
exhibition Steel Stories which
celebrates the region's steel
and industrial heritage. The
museum features a wide range of
exhibitions and displays covering
local industrial, maritime and
social history.
Make waves
at Hartlepool
Marina
Feel the thrill of a powerboat cruise,
jump on a jet ski or test the water with
paddleboarding at Hartlepool Marina. Go
on a Seafari experience, available throughout
summer, and discover the local wildlife while
doing some seal spotting. There are plenty of
shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to explore
around the marina too.
If you are visiting on July 18 or 19, you can
enjoy the maritime arts festival, Hartlepool
Waterfront Festival, which includes live
performances, artworks, family-friendly
activities and food and drink throughout the
weekend.
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Take in some
modern art at MIMA
If you want something a bit more
contemporary, check out the
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern
Art, one of the UK’s leading museums of
its kind. It offers changing exhibitions,
collection displays, and learning activities,
touching on timely and urgent themes.
Located outside MIMA is the iconic
Bottle of Notes sculpture, a landmark
which has been attracting visitors for more
than 25 years.
Relax in luxury at Rockliffe
Hall or Wynyard Hall
Relax in five-star luxury in the idyllic
surroundings of Rockliffe Hall near
Darlington. The resort offers an award-
winning spa, one of the most challenging
golf courses in Europe and three luxury
restaurants. While you are there you can
also discover the resort’s links to Lewis
Carroll and explore the new Alice in
Wonderland themed MischMasch area.
Surrounded by 150 acres of historical
landscape,
you’ll find a
tranquil escape
at Wynyard
Hall in Stockton-on-Tees. Take a
dip in the lakeside hot tubs, indulge in a
variety of beauty and body treatments or
enjoy sumptuous afternoon tea served in
the grand surroundings of the library and
Wellington Restaurant.
For more inspiration on things to do in
Tees Valley visit enjoyteesvalley.com
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