Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 2
Cod Beck Reservoir (24 min) Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum (20 min)
Museum of local rail history in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines. Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum (21 min) Butterfly World Ltd (8 min)
Tropical rainforest hothouse for multiple butterfly species, plus reptiles. Seasonal opening. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (13 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (8 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Captain Cook's Monument (33 min) Stewart Park (13 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Infinity Bridge (7 min)
Architecture, zaha hadid, and modern architecture Tees Barrage (8 min)
Rafting, river, canoeing, adventure, and outdoor recreation Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (12 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Nature's World (11 min) Dorman Museum (13 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Roseberry Topping (25 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Hardwick Country Park (23 min)
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. | 
