Location: Middlesbrough
Top Things to do in Middlesbrough
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Middlesbrough That You Shouldn't Miss
Middlesbrough (/ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ ( listen) MID-əlz-brə) is a large post-industrial town on the south bank of the River Tees in North Yorkshire, north-east England, founded in 1830. The local council, a unitary authority, is Middlesbrough Borough Council. The 2011 Census recorded the borough's total resident population as 138,400 and the wider urban settlement with a population of 174,700 technically making Middlesbrough the largest urban subdivsion in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. Middlesbrough is part of the larger built-up area of Teesside which had an overall population of 376,333 at the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Middlesbrough
1. Roseberry Topping
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 752 reviews
Reviewed By Jamieboy1234567
If you can manage the walk this amazing Middlesbrough landmark is one to visit for sure. There a small town nearby with a convenience store to grab a picnic before you head up to... just make sure you bring walking boots ????
2. Project Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
The biggest collection of Escape Rooms Middlesbrough has to offer. In an Escape Room, we lock you in for an hour with a series of clues, puzzles and riddles to solve and locks to break. Our fully themed rooms will have you immersed in the experience. Sometimes also known as escape games, exit rooms or exit games, but all offer the same challenge. Can you escape in 1 hour?
Reviewed By Bft0619
Haunted room - So much fun, staff were brilliant, covid secure, will be back to try another room soon.
3. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Fascinating museum that takes no prisoners, this is a true and factual account of who Captain Cook was, what he achieved and at a point in history that was brutal but such an adventure. Something for all the family, inactive areas, a shop, cafe and good facilities. Educational visit, met with a friendly welcome.
4. RSPB Saltholme
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
At Saltholme, you'll find a world of amazing wildlife thriving right in the middle of the Tees Valley's heavy industry.Surprising, isn't it? But this is a brilliant place for wildlife – and for you! Come and explore the state- of-the-art visitor centre with panoramic views of the reserve and its industrial backdrop. Follow your nose to the café to sample freshly brewed coffee and home-cooked meals, and then stop off in the shop for a bit of retail therapy.Get outdoors with the family to explore the discovery zone and run, jump and clamber through the adventure playground. If you fancy relaxing, seek out a bench in the tranquil wildlife garden or venture to the far reaches of the reserve for some quiet time with nature.However you want to spend your time at Saltholme, you're sure to fall in love with the place and come back time and time again.
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
Wow! This is such an amazing place to go birdwatching. Staff were friendly. Gutted we missed a water vole. Great wildlife. Whooper swans were great and happy to see a little egret barnacle goose first of the year.
5. Riverside Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By laughingbilly - Croydon, United Kingdom
Great stadium, good seats with a great view, all staff really friendly as were the Boro supporters. Standard football stadium food, cheaper than London stadiums
6. Tees Transporter Bridge
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4.5 based on 695 reviews
The Tees Transporter Bridge has played an important role in the area's history for over a century and continues to Provide an important and unique crossing over the River Tees. In recent years the Transporter has emerged as a leading historic visitor attraction and is one of the UK's major sites for extreme sports including abseils, bungee jumps and zipslides. In 2011 to mark the Bridge's centenary the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) confirmed a £2.6m award for refurbishment and upgrade work to the Tees Transporter Bridge. The HLF supported Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project included the installation of a glass viewing lift to provide improved access to the upper walkway, renovation of the gondola, replacement of the Bridge's motors and the development of state-of-the-art visitor facilities and resources.
Reviewed By GertyGitana - Preston, United Kingdom
If you're into industrial heritage this is a very interesting structure to see... and it's fully working transporting locals, visitors and their cars (or on foot) across the Tees. The car park is free for the first 2 hours which gives you ample time to see round the visitor centre, take a trip across the river to watch the transporter working from the promenade on the other bank and even go on the tour (might be worth booking in advance). The tour (only £5.50) includes walking across the top which gives excellent views of the area. Thankfully, there's a lift up! The guys who run the transporter and those in the visitor centre are all very friendly characters who obviously love their jobs and helped to make our day.
7. Middlesbrough Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Middlesbrough Theatre was opened by Sir John Gielgud in 1957 and was one of the first new Theaters built in England after the Second World War. This intimate 484-seat venue has a growing reputation for providing a wide range of quality professional and amateur entertainment - from popular musicals to modern drama and from celebrity nights to family shows.
Reviewed By mrfinnegan
The Little Theatre now renamed Middlesbrough Theatre is a great little venue. Just unfortunate since the refurb the huge sign outside reads "MT Middlesbrough Theatre"! This year's Dick Whittington panto was fantastic, we really enjoyed it. The sets and costumes were superb....infact everything was - the jokes, the characters, the banter, choreography. Hadn't seen a panto for years but we've realised that it's a great thing to go to between Xmas and New Year and it's walking distance to my mum's so we should, and will, go more often. Highly recommended!
8. Dorman Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Dorman Museum celebrates Middlesbrough through natural and social history, and includes extensive exhibitions dedicated to Linthorpe Art Pottery, locally produced in the late 1800s, and Dr Christopher Dresser, the preeminent Victorian designer.
Reviewed By 30alisonm30 - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic place to visit on a raining day and the best thing is its FREE!!! iTS GOT STACKS OF LOCAL HISTORY AND A COOL LITTLE TEA ROOM.
9. Fairy Dell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We walked from our house in Nunthorpe after work one day mid-week, getting to the outskirts of Fairy Dell around 4.30pm, so the sun was still out but underneath the trees it was quite dark in the shade. This was our first visit here and we saw only a couple of other people the whole 90 minutes we spent exploring, we loved how quiet it was. We enjoyed exploring the many woodland trails, following the stream through the trees. There are a couple of bridges to cross over the river, so no need to attempt to climb over the many fallen logs that are in the stream! lol The lower trails do get very muddy, so wear sensible shoes! And be warned: do not stray off the main trails as we did and I got stung by wasps :-( There are several wooden sculptures to be discovered along the trails. We saw several squirrels in the woods and a heron in the pond area with the ducks. We did not go to the upper/main area of the park this time (trim trail area etc) as thought it might be busier and we were happy to avoid people! I loved wandering around the trails through the beautiful woods and I will definitely be back again in a week or two to enjoy the leaves changing colour and crunching through the fallen leaves.
10. Stewart Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By Holiday-traveler64
Fantastic park, very busy plenty to see for all ages, children’s play area, large lake with ducks and geese, lots of local history including Captain Cook and lots of events, a must to visit.
