Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is a dynamic town where you'll discover world-class art and events, stylish restaurants and bars, vibrant nightlife and superb shopping.

The birthplace of Captain James Cook, at one time it was the fastest-growing town in England and even supplied the steel for the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The town’s iconic Transporter Bridge is a masterpiece of engineering and is the only operating bridge of its type in the world.

Middlesbrough is the retail hub of Tees Valley and it boasts a variety of shopping attractions with a mix of high street, designer and retro outlets. Not only a shoppers’ haven, it is also home to one of the biggest free music festivals in the UK – Middlesbrough Music Live.

This diverse town mixes old and new, with mima, Middlesbrough’s Institute of Modern Art, sitting alongside the traditional concert venue of the Town Hall, popular with orchestras, national comics and pop acts alike.