Love Middlesbrough Visitors Guide


Things to See & Do in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is full of places to visit and we have put together a guide covering everywhere you need to see...

The vibrant town centre is packed with a good choice of shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues. Away from all this you'll find time out in Centre Square and lots of parks, galleries and museums.

Also check out some of Middlesbrough's unique attractions and extreme sports facilities. Read the rest of our guide below for the low down on all the best things to see and do in Middlesbrough.

 

mima

 

Mima - Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

mima hosts an internationally important programme of exhibitions, presenting the very best of art and craft from 1900 to the present day. Bringing together the town’s art and craft collections for the first time.

 

Free Summer Fun

STRESSED out mums no longer need to worry about keeping the kids entertained this summer thanks to The Mall, Middlesbrough's summer fun activities.

 

Temenos

Temenos is the first of five huge sculptures that will be built in Teesside and Co Durham. Temenos, will be built on the North East corner of Middlehaven Dock.

 

Middlesbrough Big Wheel

Middlesbrough Big Wheel. It has 30 glass-sided and climate-controlled observation pods, each carrying up to eight people with a specially recorded on-board commentary.

 

The Dorman Museum

The Dorman Museum offers a great range of eight themed display galleries, full disabled access throughout and additional facilities such as café, on- site collection stores, resources room and education suite.

 

Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k Fun Run

Tees Pride Middlesbrough 10k race – one of the most popular events in Middlesbrough, bringing together serious athletes, fun-runners, fundraisers and families in a fun atmosphere.

 

Discounted Attractions for the Locals

Explore the Tees Valley this Spring and Summer with your exclusive 'happening pass' and pay less!

 

Ormesby Hall

Ormesby Hall is an intimate home lived in by the Pennyman family for more than 300 years, with fine plasterwork, carved wood decoration and fascinating portraits.

 

Newham Grange Leisure Farm

The farm's visitor centre tells the story of the farm from the 17th century to the present day. You can trace the families who occupied the farm and major farming events, which affected its development. The farm also has a 19th century veterinary surgery, which gives the visitor an opportunity to see some of the medicines and equipment used in the 1890s.

 

Nature's World

At Nature's World we aim to provide you with more than just a visit to the uk's pioneering eco-experience, our plan is to provide you with information, education, ideas and an inspiration for looking after the environment.


 

Prissick Skate Plaza

If you like skateboarding, blading or BMXing, the chances are you've already heard about Prissick Plaza. Only the second of its kind in the country, the plaza is a unique, world-class facility for wheel-borne extreme sports fanatics.

 

The Cleveland Show

The Cleveland Show is an annual agricultual event held each July. It is set in beautiful parkland at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, the home of the Captain Cook Birthplace museum.

 

The Middlesbrough MELA

The Middlesbrough MELA, one of the biggest and most spectacular multi-cultural celebrations in the North East. A fabulous mix of music, food, fashion and fun.

 

One Big Night on Thursday 23rd April

One Big Night of Shopping, Eating and Entertainment Middlesbrough's reputation as one of the region's key destinations for shopping, eating and having a good time is being showcased at a special event.

 

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

It is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook’s birthplace cottage in Stewart Park, Marton

 

Tees Barrage

White water Course. A world class water sports facility, offering flat-water facilities for the novice and superb white water for the expert.

 

The Transporter Bridge

Using interactive displays, there is a viewing room and an outside viewing platform offering a superb setting to view this unique bridge 

 

Pallister Park

Pallister Park is uniquely designed. It is known locally as the 'leisure centre without a roof'

 

Stewart Park

Stewart Park covers about 120 acres and consists both of mature woodland and arboretum on the southern side, with open parkland on the northern side.

 

Albert Park

A multi million pound refurbishment programme has completely transformed the facilities within the park, which covers over 100 acres.

 

Middlesbrough FC Stadium Tours

Visitors enjoy a unique, behind-the-scenes look in the dressing-rooms, players' tunnels, boardroom, hospitality suites and press room, with experienced guides on hand to illustrate the history and traditions of the club.
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