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Things to do in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough has 12 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and play centres. It sits in North Yorkshire, North East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 5 are free to visit, 8 are indoor options for a wet day, 4 are outdoors and 8 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum, Mount Grace House and Dorman Museum — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? York and Skipton are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Middlesbrough

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Carroll Close Play Area and Ashlands Park.
    4 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum and Mount Grace House.
    3 places
  3. 03
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Crazy Kingdom and Fun Shack & InflateSpace.
    2 places
  4. 04
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Pinnacle.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Level X.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Middlesbrough?

This guide maps 12 places to visit in and around Middlesbrough. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Middlesbrough?

Recognisable names near Middlesbrough include Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum, Mount Grace House and Dorman Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Middlesbrough?

5 of the places listed for Middlesbrough are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Middlesbrough on a rainy day?

8 indoor options are recorded near Middlesbrough — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Middlesbrough kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.