History & Heritage

A rich past...

Tees Valley is so rich in history and culture that the exciting stories of shipwreck and naval adventure, combined with tales of pioneering rail heritage, will astound you whether you are a history buff or not!

From discovering where Captain James Cook was born to learning about the illicit trade of smuggling, or from boarding Britian's oldest floating warship HMS Trincomalee to train-spotting at the Darlington Railway Centre & Musuem, even enjoying the village that was home to Lewis Carroll; there is so much to explore.
Listen to tales and absorb yourself in the action.

Each of the five historic boroughs in Tees Valley has its own stories to tell, its own unique and distinct character, and its own people to meet. We are just as proud of our heritage as we are of our development and growth.