Things To Do

Due to the nature of its diverse landscape, the Tees Valley offers challenges to those who seek the thrill of the great outdoors and simple pleasures for the easily contented. There is a wealth of things to do in Tees Valley, whatever your age or interest.

Visit our award-winning, family-friendly attractions with exciting stories of shipwreck and naval adventure to tales of pioneering rail heritage.

Stroll or cycle along breathtaking Heritage Coastline, with cliffs that soar up over 700ft and miles of picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and valleys to the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Relax and unwind with a picnic in one of our parks and gardens, or discover nature at one of our reserves from common seals to kingfishers.

For the adrenaline-junkie to the spectator, there is a wide range of sports and activities on offer. From white water rafting and a round of golf, to motor-racing and Premiership football.

For culture-vultures, there are theatres, galleries and public art. Shop-acholics beware! Temptation is here, whether your weakness is designers boutiques, high street brands or arts and crafts. Indulge yourself in one of our many places to eat, from restaurants and bistros, to formal hotels and country pubs, serving everything from Japanese and Thai to Mediterranean and old-fashioned British cooking. When the lights go down there is a wide range of entertainment on offer; cool clubs and stylish bars, comedy to classical concerts, rock to recitals and cinema multiplexes.

With so many experiences on offer, one visit won't be enough!