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Stockton-on-Tees is an ancient settlement, founded by the Anglo-Saxons, developed on high ground close to the northern bank of the River Tees. 

Stockton was located in a rich agricultural area and in medieval times it developed as a prosperous market town. 

The town's impressive High Street is said to be the widest in the country.  At its centre is stands the picturesque Town Hall dating from 1735.

Stockton once had a Norman castle, owned by the Prince Bishops of Durham, but this was destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell after the Civil War.  Today its site is marked by a shopping centre called the Castlegate Centre.

By the 17th century Stockton had become the main port on the River Tees and in the early-19th century cuts where made in the course of the winding river to create a more efficient route out to sea.

In the 19th century chemical and steel industries were established in Stockton, along with ship-repairing.  The town also became famous for its association with the Stockton and Darlington Railway.  In 1825 the world's first steam hauled passenger train ran on this railway line. Stockton boasts the oldest railway station building in the world. 

There are also some fine Georgian buildings in the town, including the world's oldest Georgian theatre, dating from 1766.

In recent years the creation of the Tees Barrage has produced a deep, clean waterway and helped upstream Tees become an impressive international water sports destination.

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Stockton-on-Tees Tourist Attractions

HMS Bark Endeavour Castlegate Quay, Riverside, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3BB
Alongside Castlegate Quay is a full-sized replica of the HMS Bark Endeavour, the ship Captain James Cook (1728 - 1779) made his "First Voyage of Discovery" to Tahiti to observe the 'Transit of Venus' and then to map the coast of New Zealand, And land in Australia at "Botany Bay".  The replica ship is used for historical re-enactments, filming, themed events and private functions.
Tel: 01642 608109 Location Map
Preston Hall Museum Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RH
Preston Hall, a substantial country house dating from 1825, a museum of social history. Period rooms dating from 1880s to the 1960s, toys, armour and art.  A highlight is the world-famous painting "The Dice Players" by George de le Tour. Outside is a recreated High Street of the 1890s, with shops and working craftsmen. 117 acres of magnificent parkland, overlooking the River Tees, bird aviary, Butterfly World, picnic areas, crazy golf and play areas.
Tel: 01642 527375 Open: Daily: Easter to Sep: 10:00- 16:30 Mon-Fri,11:00-16:30 Sat-Sun;  Oct- Easter,:Mon-Fri 10:00-16:30; Sat & Sun 11.00- 16:30 (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Fri)  Admission Charge Location Map
Hardwick Hall Country Park Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees
Off the A177 Durham - Stockton road, Hardwick Halls outstanding landscaped garden is unaltered since the 1750s, there has been a house here since medieval times but the present 18th century building,now a hotel, was built by John Burdon. Since 1972 the 41 acre country park had been restored.  Nature trail through wetland and woodland follows the bed of the old ornamental lake. Tree trail,arboretum.
Tel: 0191 383 3594 Open: Open at all times Location Map
Tees Barrage, Stockton-on-Tees
Completed in 1995, the Tees Barrage has four massive flood gates, operated by hydraulic pistons, that maintain levels upstream. The channel has allowed the creation of a new River Tees Water Sports Centre.  The Teeside White Water Centre is a world-class course offering flat-water facilities for novices and exhiliarating white water for the experts.  The barrage also features a fish ladder (with viewing area) and a canoe slalom.  No access to the barrage.
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Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club 636 Yarm Road Eaglescliffe Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0DH MAP
The cuisine is imaginative and varied, and the leisure club offers a swimming pool and well equipped gym. You will find the service friendly and helpful and the hospitality second to none.

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Swallow Hotel Stockton-on-Tees John Walker Square Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1AQ MAP
An excellent base for touring North Yorkshire Moors. This modern city centre hotel overlooks Stockton High Street and has a choice of restaurants, a cocktail bar and a spacious comfortable lounge.

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Metro Inn Teesside North Tees Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2RT MAP
Convenient located for Teeside with good rail and road links, this friendly hotel is your premier choice for value hotel accommodation, ideal for business or leisure needs.

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Sporting Lodge Middlesbrough Low Lane Thornaby Stainton Village Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LW MAP
This hotel is ideally located just off the A19 for all destinations in the North East.

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Thorpe Thewles Lodge Off Durham Road Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3JB MAP
This elegant, family-run bed and breakfast and cottages are created from an old and traditional farm house with an enriched county feel and lovely views.

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Around The Stockton-on-Tees Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Middlesbrough (3.09 miles) Great Ayton (8.68 miles) Hartlepool (9.21 miles) Darlington (10.07 miles) Redcar (10.46 miles) Ferryhill (12.08 miles) Peterlee (13.62 miles) Saltburn-by-the-Sea (13.71 miles) Shildon (14.24 miles) Easington (15.30 miles) Northallerton (16.14 miles)

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