Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 1
Heugh Battery Museum (13 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. Dorman Museum (21 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (7 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Roseberry Topping (38 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (24 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Durham Heritage Coast (27 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Seaton Carew Beach (2 min) Stewart Park (27 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (22 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Newham Grange Farm (24 min) Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (26 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. RSPB Saltholme (8 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (16 min) Tees Transporter Bridge (20 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool (13 min) | 
