Location: Middlesbrough
Top Things to do in Middlesbrough
Top 10 Things to do in Middlesbrough, England
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. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
3. RSPB Saltholme
Overall Ratings
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.
4. 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
5. Tees Transporter Bridge
Overall Ratings
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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Orange Pip Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 686chrise - Filey, United Kingdom
The last Saturday in the month and tithe streets are closed and a pop up festival opens the music starts the bars and pop up bars are busy , Street Food stalls offer different cuisines and artisan local produce includes award winning gourmet Scotch eggs from the Clucking Pig and popcorn made onsite open. Well worth a detour.
9. Ormesby Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 213 reviews
The Pennyman family's intimate 18th-century mansion. Alongside the Georgian mansion, Victorian kitchen and laundry, there are beautiful gardens and estate walks to explore. We also have permanent model railway displays.
Reviewed By Stay240940
We went to the hall as we were passing being members of the NT. It has a long drive leading to a large grassed area for parking Lovely gardens in the good weather.The house is being slowly renovated.There is a great sence of this still being a familly home.The railway layouts are a great novalty for the kids .The operator s are a great source of information about it.There is very nice tea rooms with superb chocolate cake and cream teas. Small on site NT shop
10. Newham Grange Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 176 reviews
There has been a working farm at Newham Grange since the 17th century. It is now a unique and extremely popular attraction for the whole family as well as school groups. With Cows, sheep, pigs, horses, wallabies and many more, come along for a day to remember time and time again!
Reviewed By tjohnson_12 - Washington, United Kingdom
We visited the farm today with our Children and grandchildren. What a lovely little farm! It’s not one of your larger farms but there is more than enough to do, we spent 4 hours there, obviously not everything was open because of covid but most parts are out doors so that was not a problem. There is a few play areas for children and good outdoor space to eat. The social distance measurements in place are very good. Time slots for booking so no congestion on entry, one way system in place round the site and in the cafe. Hand sanitisers in place and areas are clean. Very good value for money we only paid about £33 for a group of 8 and that was with 5 bags of food for the animals, I’m not sure if that was a reduced rate because of covid. Would visit again
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