Whether you want to ride the waves, test your mettle on the highest rope trail in the UK, dive into VR adventures or just experience the thrill of the outdoors, the Tees Valley has a multitude of high adrenalin activities to try.
Tees Barrage International White Water Centre, Tees Barrage Way, Stockton
Thrill seekers and adrenaline hunters can enjoy white water rafting, kayaking, powerboating and sailing at this state-of-the-art white water rafting centre. White water rafting is a fun, fast and unforgettable activity for people aged 14 and over, with no prior experience needed, and a friendly, highly-trained team that will help you get to grips with the basics before heading out.
Hartlepool Marina, Slake Terrace, Hartlepool
On Water Training can help you get out and about on the water with a variety of experiences hosted by well-trained experts, whether it’s powerboating, jet skiing, stand up paddleboarding, or open water swimming that takes your fancy. On Water also offer yacht and RIB charter sailing experiences, and strive to promote a positive environment of discovery and learning on the water.
Air Trail, Tees Barrage Way, Stockton
If you love the great outdoors and all things adventurous, this is for you. Standing tall on the banks of the River Tees, Air Trail is the biggest high ropes course of its kind in the UK, reaching an impressive 18 metres – it’s the same height as four double decker buses! Incorporated, are two zip lines that whizz explorers the full length of the structure, the only ones in the world outside of the US. Plus, there’s also Air Tykes, a smaller version of Air Trail that allows mini explorers who aren’t tall enough to have their own adventure.
FlowRider, Redcar & Cleveland Leisure And Community Heart, Ridley Street, Redcar
Take to the waves without having to venture into the North Sea with the FlowRider surf simulator. It has the look of surfing, the ride of snowboarding, the tricks of skateboarding, and boards derived from wakeboarding – giving you the chance to carve and turn, ride up and slide down the simulated wave surface. The FlowRider moves 40,000 gallons of water at 25mph to create an endless wave perfect for perfecting your kick flips, shuvits, ollies and more.
Level X, 18 Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough
A state of the art futuristic gaming centre for the whole family, Level X includes a host of games under one roof, from VR experiences including single player pods and roaming VR, interactive bowling game Gutter Ball, multi-level race track Drift Hall, Big Putts high-tech crazy golf, as well as arcade rooms, karaoke pods, and a pool hall.
There’s even more thrills and spills to be had across the Tees Valley. Get your copy of the Tees Valley Guide and get your heart pumping!