The Official Visitor Information Website for Tees Valley
From stunning countryside villages and award winning beaches to vibrant town centres and laid back market towns, Tees Valley proves there really is so much to see and do, you can experience a surprisingly diverse landscape in just one visit. Each of the five boroughs that make up this fantastic destination have their own character, and offer plenty of attractions, charm and most of all choice - Tees Valley, its happening.
Tees Valley towns offer fabulous shops, mouth-watering restaurants and pedestrianised high streets. Shopaholics can discover designer and independent shops, quality markets and there's also plenty of picturesque architecture to admire from one of the many street cafes.
Tees Valley is full of charming villages offering country pubs and idyllic picnic spots. For those in search of the quiet life, an afternoon stroll along a bubbling river finished with a hearty pub meal is on offer at a number of villages in the area.
A visit to one of the sandy beaches provides a fun day out for all the family - try your hand at kite flying or have a sandcastle competition. For the more adventurous there is surfing and horse riding facilities located close by. Set against stunning backdrops, the beaches have something for everyone so you have no excuse not to blow away those cobwebs in the bracing sea air!
What better way to enjoy a sunny day than with a picnic? Tees Valley has many hidden gems and the selection of picnic spots do not fail to dissapoint. Take your pick from river banks, cliff tops, country parks and valley gardens, all with the added bonus of never being too far from creature comforts.
For a list of towns, villages, beaches and picnic spots search on the drop down list on the right hand side to find a day out just for you.