Newcastle International Airport 49 min
National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (9 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Tees Transporter Bridge (26 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling Hardwick Country Park (25 min)
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (28 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. RSPB Saltholme (22 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (14 min) Seaham Beach (21 min) Horden Welfare Park (8 min) St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool (11 min) Hartlepool Art Gallery (10 min)
Opened in 1996, this gallery exhibits art in a restored Victorian church with a viewing tower. Adventure Valley (35 min)
Kids' indoor and outdoor soft play areas, plus roller disco, crazy golf, farm animals and a cafe. Ward Jackson Park (11 min) Summerhill Country Park (13 min)
This green space with ponds & sculptures offers playgrounds, a BMX track & climbing boulders. Durham Heritage Coast (12 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Heugh Battery Museum (11 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. | 
