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Things to see in Middlesbrough (United Kingdom): 60 places and when to go
Middlesbrough is a city in United Kingdom with around 416,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 60 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Wildlife (14), History (12). The best known are Middlesbrough Cathedral, HMS Trincomalee and Tees Transporter Bridge. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.5804, -1.23
- Population
- About 416,000
- Places
- 60 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Wildlife (14) · History (12) · Temples (8) · Museums and art (7) · Hiking (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 153 km as the crow flies
What to see in Middlesbrough
The places in and around Middlesbrough, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Middlesbrough CathedralCatholic cathedral in England6.5 km
- HMS Trincomalee1817 Leda-class fifth-rate frigate12 km
- Tees Transporter BridgeTransporter bridge in northeast England468 m
- Middlesbrough Institute of Modern ArtArt Museum in Middlesbrough, England686 m
- Nasir Mosque, HartlepoolMosque in Hartlepool, England13 km
- Danby CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK26 km
- Gisborough PrioryRuined Augustinian priory in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK13 km
- Roseberry ToppingHill in North Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Eston NabHill in North Yorkshire, England, UK7.4 km
- Farooq E Azam Mosque and Islamic CentreMosque in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England6.2 km
- Kilton CastleCastle in North Yorkshire, England, UK21 km
- Carlton BankHill in the United Kingdom18 km
- Church of St Edmund, SedgefieldChurch in Sedgefield, County Durham, England, UK16 km
- Dorman MuseumMuseum in Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom1.9 km
- Newham Grange Leisure FarmConservation centre in North Yorkshire, England, UK5.5 km
- Church of St Peter, HiltonGrade I listed church in Hilton, North Yorkshire, England, UK10 km
- PS Wingfield Castle1934 paddle steamer ferry12 km
- St Hilda's Church, HartlepoolGrade I listed church in Hartlepool, United Kingdom13 km
- Seaton Carew LighthouseLighthouse13 km
- Heugh LighthouseLighthouse in County Durham, England13 km
- Wynyard HallCountry house in County Durham, England, UK9.2 km
- Yarm ViaductRailway viaduct in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, England, UK11 km
- Acklam HallGrade I listed mansion in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, UK4.0 km
- Captain Cook Birthplace MuseumMuseum in Marton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom5.0 km
And the other 36, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum, Heugh Battery, Museum of Hartlepool, Preston Park Museum
- Nature: Coatham Marsh, Cringle Moor, Freebrough Hill, Maze Park Nature Reserve, Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve, Saltholme, Seaton Dunes and Common, Berwick Hills Nature Reserve, Bowesfield Nature Reserve, Charlton's Pond, Cowpen Bewley Woodland Country Park, Cowpen Bewley Woodland Country Park South, Durham Coast National Nature Reserve, TVWT Cattersty Gill, Round Hill, Wynyard Woodland (Country) Park
- History: Handale Priory
- Architecture: Kilton Viaduct
- Temples: St Bernadette's, Nunthorpe, St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart
- Hiking: Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay), King Charles III England Coast Path: Newport Bridge to North Gare, Lyke Wake Walk, Teesdale Way (Middlesbrough to Warrenby), Three Ridings on Foot, Way of Love
- Food and drink: Guisborough Brewery, Wainstones Brewery, Yarm Distillery Ltd
- Diving: Hartlepool Divers Club
- With kids: Tweddle Farm, Wynyard Planetarium
When to go to Middlesbrough
The best time to visit Middlesbrough is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:35
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:49
- JunBest time16:58
- JulBest time16:29
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:06
- DecPossible7:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. In June, 60 of the 60 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Middlesbrough
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Darlington16 places22 km
- Northallerton20 places30 km
- Durham56 places32 km
- Sunderland34 places39 km
- Whitby23 places41 km
- Kirby Misperton24 places50 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Middlesbrough?
The best known: Middlesbrough Cathedral, HMS Trincomalee, Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Nasir Mosque, Hartlepool. In all, 60 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Middlesbrough?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01.
How do you get to Middlesbrough?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 153 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Middlesbrough as the destination and these 60 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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