Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 12
RSPB Saltholme (27 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (24 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Roseberry Topping (18 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (38 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Saltburn Pier (10 min)
Fish and chips and beach Newham Grange Farm (13 min) 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. Gisborough Priory (10 min)
History, ruins, and architecture Dorman Museum (19 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Saltburn Cliff Tramway (10 min)
Landmark tramway from 1884 with stained glass windows, offering rides with views of the sea. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (17 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Tees Transporter Bridge (18 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (13 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Kirkleatham Museum (5 min)
Queen Anne building with local history exhibits, tours & a cafe, plus a kids' play park & an aviary. | 
