Newcastle International Airport 58 min
Newham Grange Farm (16 min) Air Trail Tees Barrage (9 min) Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (13 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Butterfly World Ltd (6 min)
Tropical rainforest hothouse for multiple butterfly species, plus reptiles. Seasonal opening. Stewart Park (18 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (15 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Dorman Museum (13 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Roseberry Topping (28 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (7 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Infinity Bridge (7 min)
Architecture, zaha hadid, and modern architecture National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (28 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. RSPB Saltholme (17 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum (19 min)
Museum of local rail history in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines. Tees Barrage (8 min)
Rafting, river, canoeing, adventure, and outdoor recreation Tees Transporter Bridge (12 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling | 
