Middlesbrough

There's plenty to see and do in Middlesbrough if you're visiting for a day or longer. Learn about the famous eighteenth-century maritime explorer, Captain James Cook, at the award-winning Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. It lies in Stewart Park, a real rural retreat with 120 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes. The park hosts many spectacles and events. Discover Middlesbrough's story of pride and enterprise at the newly-refurbished Dorman Museum with its collection of beautiful Linthorpe Pottery. Forget the big city life at Newham Grange Farm which looks at local farming life of yesteryear. It's also a rare breeds centre. Middlesbrough Town Hall, at the heart of the town, is a major entertainments venue with many big name acts. It's also a stunning example of late Victorian Gothic architecture. tourist info Captain Cook Middlesbrough Football Club Transporter Bridge Natures world