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WHILE some parts of our lives are slowly returning to a sort of normality, many people are still reluctant to travel abroad, so this is the ideal time to discover the delights and adventures to be found on your doorstep.
You’ll be spoiled for choice with the number of amazing places to visit, and things to do, in Tees Valley, making it the ideal ‘holiday from home’ for 2020.
If you want to get out and about this year - or indulge in a short break not too far from home - there are many great places to visit, with hotels, campsites, attractions, restaurants, and cafés open for business.
What are you waiting for? The delights of Tees Valley are on your doorstep and waiting to be explored.
Get Outdoors
Being outdoors not only makes a great family day out, but it has also never felt so good to be outside post-lockdown, and we are lucky be spoilt with many great outdoor spaces in Tees Valley.
Enjoy some fresh air and adventure by heading to Guisborough Forest & Walkway. Take the bikes, or enjoy the walk through the archways of trees, spotting the sculptures along the route. Or take the time to test yourself on the various adventure courses.
If you prefer a day at the seaside, you are sure to enjoy a beach day in Tees Valley. Along the dramatic coastline you will find everything you need for a great day out: secluded sandy beaches at Marske and Skinningrove; pretty Victorian seaside towns such as Saltburn-by-the-Sea; colourful beach huts at Seaton Carew; surf and all the seaside essentials - including fish and chips, and the famous Tees Valley lemon top ice cream.
Find out more at enjoyteesvalley.com
Eat Out
If the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has whet your appetite for heading back to your favourite restaurants, bars, and cafes, or if you want to support your local independent businesses that have now reopened, there are lots in Tees Valley to try.
As well as being the home of the famous Parmo, Tees Valley is fast becoming a haven for foodies, with so many places to eat, from fine dining restaurants to excellent independents, quirky cafés and country pubs - you’ll be spoilt for choice.
For some foodie inspiration head to www.enjoyteesvalley.com/food-and-drink.
Enjoy a day out
Whether you are planning on heading back to your favourite Tees Valley attraction, or discovering somewhere different, many museums, parks, and gardens are now ready to welcome you back*.
Walk along the authentic Victorian Street at Preston Park Museum; meet the animals at Newham Grange Farm in Middlesbrough; lose yourself amongst the blossoming flowers at Wynyard Hall Gardens; or get up close to the Locomotion No.1 at the Head of Steam Railway Museum in Darlington.
For inspiration on things to do in Tees Valley head to: enjoyteesvalley.com
Try something new
Did you know that Tees Valley is home to a variety of adrenaline-fueled water sports? You can take to the River Tees for white water rafting at Tees Barrage in Stockton, try stand-up Paddleboarding at Hartlepool Marina, or head to the coast to catch some waves at Saltburn.
For everything you need to plan your visit to Tees Valley, head to enjoyteesvalley.com, or get inspired by following Enjoy Tees Valley on:
If you are planning to visit Tees Valley, please check that you have all the information you need from the individual venues and locations, about Covid-19 safety measures. Please enjoy Tees Valley responsibly and take care of our outdoor spaces by leaving only footprints behind.
*Please check booking details with individual venues before visiting.
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