There’s fun for all the family at venues throughout the Tees Valley. From theatrical extravaganzas to animal interactions, kids of all ages will find something to enjoy. Check out our list of some of the best places to take your family, all year round!
The Hullabaloo, Borough Road, Darlington
This fantastic and inspiring children’s theatre hosts a programme of world class theatre made especially for youngsters, storytelling sessions, workshops and free creative play spaces for families to enjoy. The shows are crafted by specialists so that children experience theatre that entertains, provokes, excites and inspires.
Tweddle Farm, Filipoke Lane, Blackhall Colliery
Indoor and outdoor fun abounds at Tweddle Farm in nearby Blackhall Colliery. Home to friendly animals including sheep, goats, miniature donkeys, birds, alpacas, llamas, ponies and pigs – some of which you can pet and feed – there’s plenty to keep all the family entertained with crazy golf, go karts, barrel rides, a well-stocked cafe and picnic areas.
Tweddle Farm
Butterfly World, Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe
Enter the magical Tropical Rain Forest at Butterfly World in Preston Park – home to beautiful trees, flowers and of course, butterflies. Sit beside the splashing waterfalls and pools and enjoy watching the vibrant wing beats of hundreds of the world’s most exotic and beautiful butterflies. There are also meerkats and reptiles to meet too.
Teessaurus Park, Riverside Park Road, Middlesbrough
There are many things you may imagine encountering on a walk in Middlesbrough, but dinosaurs probably aren’t top of the list. The former slag heap site on the southern bank of the River Tees is now a 10 acre urban grassland and sculpture park containing a handful of large painted steel sculptures; if you know your triceratops from your stegosaurus, or fancy checking out mammoths or t-rex’s, it makes for a fun wander.
Saltburn Cliff Tramway, Lower Promenade, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Kids will get a real kick out of a trip on the UK’s oldest water balanced funicular as they travel down to the seaside at Saltburn. The installation has been lovingly refurbished, restoring the Tramway to its former Victorian glory. Both carriages are fully accessible, dog friendly and coach parties and school groups are welcome.
Come rain or shine, there’s always something to do in the Tees Valley for the whole family. Check out fun-filled itineraries and much more in the Tees Valley Guide.
