Newcastle International Airport 55 min
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (28 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. RSPB Saltholme (13 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Seaton Carew Beach (6 min) St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool (8 min) Durham Heritage Coast (22 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Tees Transporter Bridge (25 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (26 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (12 min) Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park (14 min)
Tree-filled area with a lake, ponds & wildlife, including 90+ species of birds, plus a playground. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (27 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Stewart Park (29 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Heugh Battery Museum (9 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. Dorman Museum (24 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Newham Grange Farm (27 min) National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (8 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. | 
