Attractions in and around Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge was built in 1911 and it is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees. It connects Middlesbrough on the south bank to Port Clarence on the north bank. It is a transporter bridge, carrying a travelling 'car' or 'gondola' suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The car can carry 200 people, 9 cars or 6 cars and one minibus.
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge at 850 feet (260 metres) long and 225 feet (69 metres) high at the tallest point, is the largest working bridge of its kind in the world. The distance between the two towers is 580 feet (177 metres).Tees Newport Bridge still serves as a road bridge, carrying considerable traffic as a section of the A1032
Tees Newport Bridge spans the River Tees a short distance upriver from Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, linking Middlesbrough with the borough of Stockton-on-Tees
With the planned construction of the Tees Barrage, the decision was taken to seal the lifting span. The bridge was ceremoniously raised and lowered for the last time in an informal ceremony on the 18th November 1990. The span was subsequently bolted down.
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA)
The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, or mima, is a contemporary art gallery based in the centre of Middlesbrough near public Library and The Bottle of Notes. The gallery brings together the Town's art collections for the first time and hosts temporary exhibitions of fine art and craft from 1900 to the present day
Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm
Sunday 12.00pm-4.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am-5.00pm
Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Entry is free
MIMA website
The Bottle of Notes stands proudly in central Middlesbrough near Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) as if washed up on a beach. Sculptors Claes Oldenburg (Swedish) and Coosje van Bruggen (Dutch) created the steel structure to celebrate Middlesbrough's industrial and pioneering past whilst looking forward to a dynamic future.
The monument comprises two steel bottle shapes made up of words. The outer bottle, painted white, and The inner bottle, painted blue.
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is a free-entry public museum located in Stewart Park in Marton, Middlesbrough. It is one of three institutions run by the Middlesbrough Museum & Gallery Service along with the Dorman Museum and the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima).
Opening Times
March – October
Tues-Sun 10am-5.30pm
November – February
Tues-Sun 9am-4pm
(last admission to main displays 45 minutes before closing)
Closed:
Mondays, 24-26 December, 1 January and first full week of January for annual maintenance.
Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Entry is free
Museum website
Dorman Museum is a general museum located in front of Albert Park, Linthorpe road, Middlesbrough. It is established in 1904 and had major refurbishment in 2003 and now it is home to a wide variety of collections.
The museum now has 8 permanent galleries, temporary exhibition space, on-site collection store, resources room, education suite and cafe.
Address and Opening Times
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Days Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Sunday 9.30am-5.00pm
Museum website
Nature's World
Nature's World is a unique visitor attraction, extending to over 25 acres, provides a model for a balanced and sustainable future.
Nature's World is a unique venue for Family Days Out School Visits, Conferences and Events, Farmers' Markets & Craft Markets, Coach and Group Visits, Children's Parties, Corporate Events & Product Launches, Funeral Buffets, Refreshments, Lunches & Organic Shopping
Admission Charges:-
Summer
Adult £4.80
Concessions £4.30
Child (4-16) £2.50
Family Tickets (2+2) £12.00
Members FREE
Winter
Adult £3.80
Concessions £3.30
Child (4-16) £2.00
Family Tickets (2+2) £9.00
Members FREE
Address and Opening Times
Nature's World, Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN
Summer Opening Times
April to the end of September
10.00am - 5.00pm
Winter Opening Times
October to the end of March
10.30am - 3.30pm
For more information visit Nature's World Website
Roseberry Topping has a distinctive half-cone shape with a jagged cliff, which has led to many comparisons with the much higher Matterhorn in Switzerland.
At 1049 ft (320 m), It is formed from sandstone laid down in the Middle and Lower Jurassic periods, between 208 and 165 million years ago, which constitutes the youngest sandstone to be found in any of the National Parks in England and Wales. Its distinctive conical shape is the result of the hill's hard sandstone cap protecting the underlying shales and clays from erosion by the effects of ice, wind and rain.
Roseberry Topping is now managed by the National Trust and is open to the public.
Address
Newton-under-Roseberry, North Yorkshire
Albert Park
Albert Park was donated to the people of Middlesbrough in 1868 by Henry Bolckow, one of the founders of the iron and steel industry on Teesside. The park covers an area of 30 hectares in the centre of Middlesbrough
There are a wide range of facilities available within the park including a visitor's centre, roller skating rink, cafe, boat hire, tennis courts, bowling greens, play areas, bandstand and much more.
Address and Opening Times
Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LB
Days Opening Times
Park: 7.30am to dusk (varies with time of year).
Stewart Park
Stewart Park covers about 120 acres and consists both of mature woodland and arboretum on the southern side, with open parkland on the northern side.
Two sets of lakes provide habitat for our water fowl. A big favourite with all the family is our extensive pets corner with many types of domesticated animals, fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Our nature, heritage, orienteering and tree trails are provided within the park, which are popular with school visits. Captain Cook Museum is located in Stewart Park
Address and Opening Times
Address: The Grove, Marton, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AR
Days Opening Times
7.30 am until dusk all year round
Pallister Park
Pallister Park is known locally as the 'leisure centre without a roof', reflecting the fact that the majority of activities take place outdoors. Pallister Park offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor activities and caters for a wide selection of the community.
Facilities include: five a side floodlit courts, basketball floodlit court, tennis floodlit court, bowling greens, 9 hole putting green, roller skating rink, play areas and a football pitch.
Address and Opening Times
Address: Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7AP
Days Opening Times
7.30 am until dusk all year round
There has been a working farm here since the 17th century. It is now a unique and extremely popular attraction for families and school groups. The farm has many rare breeds of cattle, pigs, and sheep along with the usual farm animals including rabbits, goats, ponies, donkeys, poultry and waterfowl. There are also exhibitions of the Cleveland dialect and calendar, plus the farming history of the area, vintage farm machinery and crafts, not forgetting the play and picnic areas, and farmhouse tea rooms for refreshments.
The farm's visitor centre tells the story of the farm from the 17th century to the present day. The farm also has a 19th century veterinary surgery, which gives the visitor an opportunity to see some of the medicines and equipment used in the 1890s. The Agricultural Museum has a Victorian kitchen, a corn doll display and working beehive. The farm holds demonstrations and an extensive events programme throughout the summer months, including walking stick making, Jersey cow hand-milking, bee keeping and a blacksmith at work.
Address and Opening Times
Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TG
Days Opening Times
Summer: 9.30 – 5.30 (last ticket 4.30pm)
Winter (weekends only): 10.00 – 4.00 (last ticket 3pm)
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