Guidebook for Stockton-on-Tees

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Guidebook for Stockton-on-Tees

Entertainment & Activities

Live music, comedy and drama performance in a modern arts centre with a creative workshop programme.
ARC, Stockton Arts Centre
Dovecot Street
Live music, comedy and drama performance in a modern arts centre with a creative workshop programme.
The Tees Barrage is a barrage across the River Tees just upriver of Blue House Point in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in North East of England and is used to control the flow of the river, preventing flooding and the effects of tidal change. The Tees Barrage comprises a river barrage, road bridge, footbridge, barge lock, fish pass and white water course. The waters above the barrage are permanently held at the level of an average high tide and are used for watersports such as canoeing, jet skiing, dragonboat racing and incorporates a 1 km rowing course. The barrage is accessible by road only from Thornaby-on-Tees as there is very limited road access to the north bank of the Tees.
Tees Barrage Way
Tees Barrage Way
The Tees Barrage is a barrage across the River Tees just upriver of Blue House Point in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in North East of England and is used to control the flow of the river, preventing flooding and the effects of tidal change. The Tees Barrage comprises a river barrage, road bridge, footbridge, barge lock, fish pass and white water course. The waters above the barrage are permanently held at the level of an average high tide and are used for watersports such as canoeing, jet skiing, dragonboat racing and incorporates a 1 km rowing course. The barrage is accessible by road only from Thornaby-on-Tees as there is very limited road access to the north bank of the Tees.

Shopping

Teesside is one of the nation's top shopping destinations. It offers a whole range of the UK's favourite retail brands including Next, Marks & Spencer, Boots and many more. Browse the latest fashions or discover great gifts for friends and family. As well as vast selection of shops, there are lots of places to stop to eat and drink - and with plenty of free parking spaces, a visit couldn't be easier. Teesside Shopping venue is easily accessed by car and with train and bus links conveniently located nearby, getting here by public transport is simple. Teesside is open from 9.00am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 7.00pm on Saturday and 11.00am - 5.00pm on Sunday. Store opening times
13 locals recommend
Teesside Shopping
13 locals recommend
Teesside is one of the nation's top shopping destinations. It offers a whole range of the UK's favourite retail brands including Next, Marks & Spencer, Boots and many more. Browse the latest fashions or discover great gifts for friends and family. As well as vast selection of shops, there are lots of places to stop to eat and drink - and with plenty of free parking spaces, a visit couldn't be easier. Teesside Shopping venue is easily accessed by car and with train and bus links conveniently located nearby, getting here by public transport is simple. Teesside is open from 9.00am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 7.00pm on Saturday and 11.00am - 5.00pm on Sunday. Store opening times

Arts & Culture

The Dorman Museum aims to create a learning environment that inspires confidence, enjoyment, understanding and a desire to return, by providing a range of opportunities for a wide cross section of people regardless of age, background or ability. exhibitions change regularly so please visit their website for further details. http://www.dormanmuseum.co.uk
Dorman Museum
The Dorman Museum aims to create a learning environment that inspires confidence, enjoyment, understanding and a desire to return, by providing a range of opportunities for a wide cross section of people regardless of age, background or ability. exhibitions change regularly so please visit their website for further details. http://www.dormanmuseum.co.uk

Parks & Nature

Explore beautiful parkland, river walks and our Adventure Play Area. Park Opening Times: Summer 6am – 9pm Winter 7am – 5pm
22 locals recommend
Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Yarm Road
22 locals recommend
Explore beautiful parkland, river walks and our Adventure Play Area. Park Opening Times: Summer 6am – 9pm Winter 7am – 5pm
The park covers about 120 acres and consists mainly of mature woodland and arboretum on the south side, with open parkland on the northern (Middlesbrough) side. There are two lakes, which are the home to Canada and greylag geese, moorhens, coots and various types of duck. An extensive pets' corner houses many types of domesticated animals: fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas, goats, peacocks, pheasants, rabbits and guinea pigs. In the past the park was plagued with Myxomatosis, quite probably introduced by people abandoning their pet rabbits in the park.
9 locals recommend
Stewart Park
The Grove
9 locals recommend
The park covers about 120 acres and consists mainly of mature woodland and arboretum on the south side, with open parkland on the northern (Middlesbrough) side. There are two lakes, which are the home to Canada and greylag geese, moorhens, coots and various types of duck. An extensive pets' corner houses many types of domesticated animals: fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas, goats, peacocks, pheasants, rabbits and guinea pigs. In the past the park was plagued with Myxomatosis, quite probably introduced by people abandoning their pet rabbits in the park.
The Park is a roughly square site, with 20th-century railings along its road boundaries and is typically Victorian in style, with rockeries and floral displays. It has a tree-lined avenue which leads to an ornamental fountain and a pavilion with a veranda and also includes a new bandstand, based on the original design, a park ranger's office, bowling green, quoits green, tennis courts and a cafe, (run by the local charity, The Friends of Ropner Park).[2] A large lake with islands dominates the lower part of the park and offers sanctuary to various species of water fowl and fish. Seasonal fairs and occasional organised events are staged at the park throughout the year.
Ropner Park
Hartburn Lane
The Park is a roughly square site, with 20th-century railings along its road boundaries and is typically Victorian in style, with rockeries and floral displays. It has a tree-lined avenue which leads to an ornamental fountain and a pavilion with a veranda and also includes a new bandstand, based on the original design, a park ranger's office, bowling green, quoits green, tennis courts and a cafe, (run by the local charity, The Friends of Ropner Park).[2] A large lake with islands dominates the lower part of the park and offers sanctuary to various species of water fowl and fish. Seasonal fairs and occasional organised events are staged at the park throughout the year.

Sightseeing

The Tees Transporter Bridge, often referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees, England. It connects Middlesbrough, on the south bank, to Port Clarence, on the north bank. It is a transporter bridge, carrying a travelling 'car', or 'gondola', suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus. It carries the A178 Middlesbrough to Hartlepool road. Locally the bridge is often referred to simply as 'the Transporter'.
Tees Transporter Bridge
Ferry Road
The Tees Transporter Bridge, often referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees, England. It connects Middlesbrough, on the south bank, to Port Clarence, on the north bank. It is a transporter bridge, carrying a travelling 'car', or 'gondola', suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus. It carries the A178 Middlesbrough to Hartlepool road. Locally the bridge is often referred to simply as 'the Transporter'.
Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory is an educational and entertainment resource for schools, colleges and the general public. It is operated by Teesside Astronomical Science Centre (TASC), a non-profit charitable organisation set up to run the facility and to promote astronomical and space education, along with the assistance of both the Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society (CaDAS) and Durham Astronomical Society (DAS).
Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory
Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory is an educational and entertainment resource for schools, colleges and the general public. It is operated by Teesside Astronomical Science Centre (TASC), a non-profit charitable organisation set up to run the facility and to promote astronomical and space education, along with the assistance of both the Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society (CaDAS) and Durham Astronomical Society (DAS).

Food Scene

Harland Place

Drinks & Nightlife

Norton Tavern
Station Road
The Unicorn
147 High St
The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees – Teesside’s longest running and one of north-east England’s finest independent music venues… We provide a great programme of live music – and when we throw our doors open, anyone can pop by for a drink and a chat in our bar area - serving fine real ales, cocktails, craft beers, gins and ciders. We’re child and dog friendly – and we think The Georgian Theatre is a really great place just to gather and hang out… Although we don't currently open regularly during the day for food and drink; we offer a catering service for special events and bookings.
The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees
Green Dragon Yard
The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees – Teesside’s longest running and one of north-east England’s finest independent music venues… We provide a great programme of live music – and when we throw our doors open, anyone can pop by for a drink and a chat in our bar area - serving fine real ales, cocktails, craft beers, gins and ciders. We’re child and dog friendly – and we think The Georgian Theatre is a really great place just to gather and hang out… Although we don't currently open regularly during the day for food and drink; we offer a catering service for special events and bookings.
The Hambletonian
70 The Grn