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Stockton-on-Tees,
A66 from Middlesborough, A66 east from Darlington,
A19 south from Peterlee
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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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What
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Stockton-on-Tees Tourist Attractions
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 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 |
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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)  Location Map |
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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 |
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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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Where
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Guest
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Around
The Stockton-on-Tees Area
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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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