Newcastle International Airport 54 min
Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park (15 min)
Tree-filled area with a lake, ponds & wildlife, including 90+ species of birds, plus a playground. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (6 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Hardwick Country Park (24 min)
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Dorman Museum (25 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. 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 (11 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. Seaton Carew Beach (8 min) St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool (10 min) RSPB Saltholme (14 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (28 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (12 min) Durham Heritage Coast (23 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (26 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Tees Transporter Bridge (25 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling | 
