This museum is dedicated to the long tradition of Ironstone mining that has gone on in this region for many decades. Like much of...

On the site of the original Loftus mine, this nationally important museum offers visitors an exciting and authentic underground experience. Discover the special skills and...

Saltburn and many of the North Yorkshire coastal villages were known as smuggling centres during the 1700s. Set in ancient fishermen’s cottages on the sea...

The Saltburn Miniature Railway is a fun half-mile 15” gauge line running from the sea front in Saltburn, through the Valley Gardens, Italian Gardens, Tea...

The coastline down to Saltburn is very straight until you come to Huntcliff, which projects out to sea. At 365 feet above sea level, Huntcliff...

The Victorian town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea is dominated by its sea-front location, of which the centerpiece is its magnificent pier which stretches out from the promenade....

Saltburn Valley offers an attractive and peaceful escape from the busy town. Its lush gardens are hidden away alongside Skelton Beck which runs through the...

The former Methodist Chapel in Staithes High Street has been turned into the town’s Heritage Centre, focusing on the history of the fishing village and...

After the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in the 16th Century, this priory fell into a state of disrepair before being taken into...

Guisborough Museum helps to bring to life the story of this community and acts as a home to the wealth of information that has been...

Kirkleatham Museum displays local history on the Redcar & Cleveland area, covering domestic life and natural history. It also covers the ironstone mining which was...

The world’s oldest surviving lifeboat – The Zetland – is housed at the Zetland Lifeboat Museum on the seafront in Redcar. This particular vessel was...

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

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...

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...

Middlesbrough Football Club moved to the modern, all-seater Riverside Stadium in 1995. The stadium was built on derelict land alongside the River Tees, helping to...

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

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

Housed in what was once the school, in which Captain James Cook was educated, the museum has displays about Cook’s early life and later achievements....

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

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

Middlesbrough’s Transporter Bridge is one of the defining icons of the region, and one of only two working examples in the UK. Opened in 1911,...

This visitor centre is dedicated to the rich industrial heritage of Middlesborough. One of the powerhouses of the industrial northeast, the town was a...

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

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

Grosmont is the northern terminus of this railway preservation project that runs 18 miles through the national park to Pickering. It also is home the...

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...

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...

This beautiful double boathouse was in operational use by the RNLI from 1895 until 1957, when it was converted into a museum. Quickly the...

Whitby Museum is owned and operated by the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, established in 1823 and now has over eight hundred active members....

The Whitby Archives Heritage Centre holds an extensive and intriguing collection of historic photographs and artefacts related to the story of this beautiful little coastal...

Handsome 17th century harbourside house where the great explorer, James Cook, came to serve his apprenticeship in 1746 - now a museum. The rich collection...

Whitby Abbey is situated on a cliff top that overlooks the town of Whitby and the harbour. It is probably Whitby’s most visited attraction due...