Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 14
Preston Park Museum & Grounds (24 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Captain Cook's Monument (36 min) Roseberry Topping (24 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. RSPB Saltholme (28 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (17 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Saltburn Pier (17 min)
Fish and chips and beach Saltburn Cliff Tramway (17 min)
Landmark tramway from 1884 with stained glass windows, offering rides with views of the sea. Dorman Museum (20 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Kirkleatham Museum (8 min)
Queen Anne building with local history exhibits, tours & a cafe, plus a kids' play park & an aviary. Newham Grange Farm (17 min) Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (18 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (40 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Stewart Park (17 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Gisborough Priory (16 min)
History, ruins, and architecture Tees Transporter Bridge (18 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling | 
