| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast is free, as is parking. a few blocks from albert park, this straightforward hotel is a 10-minute walk from teesside university, a 15-minute walk from dorman museum and 1. dining options include a british restaurant serving 3 meals a day, and a bar/lounge for drinks and light meals. upgraded rooms add sitting areas; family rooms are also available. the warm, modern rooms with sleek bathrooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. 1 miles from riverside stadium. laundry facilities and a meeting room are also available
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 1
National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (27 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Stewart Park (7 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Newham Grange Farm (11 min) Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (8 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. RSPB Saltholme (15 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Dorman Museum (15 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Roseberry Topping (20 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (9 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Air Trail Tees Barrage (9 min) National Trust - Ormesby Hall (11 min)
Grand 18th-century mansion and estate, also available to hire for weddings and corporate events. Nature's World (9 min) Tees Barrage (8 min)
Rafting, river, canoeing, adventure, and outdoor recreation Infinity Bridge (10 min)
Architecture, zaha hadid, and modern architecture Preston Park Museum & Grounds (12 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Tees Transporter Bridge (5 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling | 
