Located at the heart of Darlington, the central library has for many years been one of the focal points for cultural and social exchange in...

The world’s first railway was the Stockton & Darlington railway of 1825. Its route passed through North Road Station in Darlington, which today has been...

To celebrate the rich railway heritage of Darlington, this sculpture was commissioned and created in 1997 by David Mach. Comprising over 181,000 bricks, the sculpture...

This exhibition is only open by appointment, so please make sure that you make contact with the authorities in advance to avoid disappointment. The...

This wonderful building in North Yorkshire stands close to the banks of the River Swale. It was once used as a 17th Century hunting...

Set in the spacious Preston Park, Preston Hall Museum is a Victorian manor house, built in 1825, and now serving as a museum of Victorian...

Locomotion celebrates Shildon’s history as one of the world’s oldest railway towns. The first passenger train on the first passenger railway in the world left...

Yarm Viaduct towers above the town of Yarm. It was constructed in the mid-19th century and represents a remarkable feat of engineering, given that there...

This full size replica of Captain Cook’s famous HM Bark Endeavour ships is moored on the quayside in Stockton-on-Tees. On board you will see what...

The Green Dragon Museum is one of the best respected galleries of its type in the area and is dedicated to the medium of photography....

Stockton Central Library houses an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction texts available for loan, as well as a large audio-visual section. The library...

The Georgian Theatre Museum is located in the charming North Yorkshire town of Richmond. It tells the story of this beautiful building at the...

Tommy Collins, later Brigadier Collins, founded this museum in 1938 with the intention of protecting and preserving the history of this famous regiment. In...

Towering over the River Swale and the centre of the market town, Richmond Castle retains its dramatic strategic position it has held for over 900...

Standing on the borders of Yorkshire and County Durham, Egglestone Abbey was always a very poor abbey and now stands in ruins amongst fields of...

This historic castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop’s official residence. The historic...

The centrepiece of the town, this beautiful building is a fine piece of architecture that is the cultural, social and administrative centre of the town....

This museum is located on the site of a farm, and is a real treat for those interested in learning more about agriculture and the...

This splendid mediaeval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house by the powerful Nevill family, who...

Known as High Force, this naturally formed waterfall is a site to behold. The winding woodland paths that lead up to the waterfall are...

The Bowes Museum offers one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences. Founded over 100 years ago by John and Josephine Bowes, the magnificent building contains...

The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is set in the grounds of Stewart Park alongside the side of the cottage in which James Cook was born....

Standing tall and proud on a rocky cliff along a bank overlooking the River Tees, Bernard Castle is an impressive and breathtaking sight and was...

A fascinating place to visit, the centre of this museum is based in what was the former fire station that served the community. The...

Following a three-year alteration programme, the Dorman Museum re-opened in March 2003. Set in a large building close to the centre of Middlesbrough, the museum...

Middlesborough Art Gallery carries a large collection of artworks, as you would expect from a municipal gallery in such a large community. The fantastic...

Albert Park was given to the people of Middlesbrough by the town’s first mayor Henry Bolckow. It was opened by Prince Arthur, son of Queen...

Cleveland Craft Centre is one of the most fascinating exhibitions of craft and heritage in the county and is a proud part of the cultural...

This internationally acclaimed art venue is one of the proudest cultural developments in the city. The gallery is designed to host a variety of...

This television and film collection is one of the largest in the country and is held in trust by the University of Teeside. There...

Durham University is one of the most prestigious in the country and has a long and distinguished history associated with academic excellence. The University...

North Yorkshire Record Office is housed in the heart of Northallerton and comprises the most extensive set of written records relating to the history of...

Located in the centre of the town, this art gallery has been formulated in order to offer a collection of works that will appeal to...

Step back in time at this 18th Century family home with its Victorian laundry and kitchen. Find out about the ’wicked’ Sir James Pennyman...

The central library in Middlesborough is a fantastic resource for local people and visitors to the area. It offers a range of multimedia facilities,...

The Oriental Museum is part of Durham University, an institution that has had a long and interesting connection with the orient. The museum houses...

Teeside Archives houses an extensive collection of texts, documents and materials from churches, official and private sources and councils across the region. Members of...

The Python Gallery is a modern and innovative arts and events venue in the heart of the city. The gallery hosts a constantly changing...

A distinctive dorsal fin-like promontory on the Cleveland Hills, part of the North York Moors National Park, Roseberry Topping can be seen for miles around....

The present Cathedral has stood on this spot as a place of prayer and pilgrimage for over 900 years. It contains the remains of Cuthbert,...