Newcastle International Airport 55 min
Newham Grange Farm (17 min) Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (15 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (14 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum (22 min)
Museum of local rail history in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines. Stewart Park (18 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Infinity Bridge (12 min)
Architecture, zaha hadid, and modern architecture Roseberry Topping (28 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Butterfly World Ltd (9 min)
Tropical rainforest hothouse for multiple butterfly species, plus reptiles. Seasonal opening. Air Trail Tees Barrage (8 min) Tees Transporter Bridge (12 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (24 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (9 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. RSPB Saltholme (14 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Dorman Museum (12 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. Tees Barrage (8 min)
Rafting, river, canoeing, adventure, and outdoor recreation | 
