Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 17
Captain Cook's Monument (16 min) National Trust - Mount Grace Priory (21 min)
14th-century ruins that were home to the Carthusians, a vegetarian and silent order of monks. Cleveland Hills (30 min) Stewart Park (19 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum (17 min) Preston Park Museum & Grounds (28 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Newham Grange Farm (17 min) RSPB Saltholme (32 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (18 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Farndale (39 min) Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (25 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Gisborough Priory (16 min)
History, ruins, and architecture Roseberry Topping (12 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. North York Moors National Park (33 min)
High moorland area interspersed with wooded river valleys, religious ruins and timeless villages. Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitor Centre (11 min) | 
