Middlesbrough Town Guide, including Middlesbrough Hotels
Middlesbrough is situated on the south bank of the River Tees. It has a long industrial tradition with coal and iron industries using the river to transport materials, and shipyards on the River Tees. The factories and processing plants are still there today. It also has four shopping centers and all the amenities you would expect with a population of about 200,000.
Places of interest:
Middlesbrough is famous for being the birth place of Captain Cook and celebrates this with a museum winning. Other museums related to the history of Middlesbrough sitting comfortably alongside art galleries and the world of the unique nature of give visitors a wide selection of places to visit. There is also the Middlesbrough Theatre, an art gallery and a cinema multiplex in Teeside Park.
Nature's World is a unique tourist attraction, extending over 25 hectares, is a model for balanced and sustainable future. Among attractions, a traditional composting and organic gardens, a 400m long working River Tees model and a futuristic system structure and hydroponicum.
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is located near where he was born in 1728. He is an award winning museum traces the life of Captain James Cook and his voyages of discovery. It also houses interactive exhibits and interesting audio-visual presentations, practical experience of exhibition space, a coffee shop and Gift.
Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre shows Middlesbrough's industrial heritage and history of this unique bridge. The bridge, opened in 1911, an average that acts as a ferry across the Tees.
Middlesbrough Art Gallery combines an art gallery with exhibitions by local artists.
Things to do:
Middlesbrough offers a choice of exciting activities for visitors on day trips or a weekend. Rapidly gaining a reputation for innovation – it is witnessing a retail explosion of a myriad of designer shops and boutiques, as well as maintaining traditional English high street names. In 2005, the city has hosted many major exciting events – the multicultural Mela in the world-renowned Tall Ships Race.
During the day, Middlesbrough is booming. From wide-open fairways of our four shopping centers in front of more traditional Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough blends familiar with street names high with the excitement of claws and the traditional markets covered.
The visit of Captain Cook country takes in the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire moors North coast and Middlesbrough is the first port of call in the 70 mile tour.
Premiership Middlesbrough Football Club offers one common share at Riverside Stadium for fans of the beautiful game fans Fans can get a glimpse behind the scenes of a stadium tour.
Newham Grange Farm Leisure Centre Home tells the story of the farm of the 17th century to today. The farm also has a 19th century veterinary surgery which gives the visitor the opportunity to see some of the drugs and equipment used in the 1890s.
Food & Drink:
Middlesbrough restaurants passionate quality food and service. Equipped with the most essential kitchen to tease the taste buds, the region continues to evolve in culinary terms in developing a truly multicultural center of the food. A multitude of pubs in and around downtown to a great line in food food and beverages, and many dishes on their own entertainment as well.
Etsuko Japanese and Oriental Restaurant is unique in Middlesbrough Serving a wide selection of freshly cooked oriental dishes. It has a semi open kitchen that adds to the overall feel of the contemporary restaurant, where the provision lends itself to a culinary experience very sociable and distinctly oriental atmosphere.
The restaurant La Terrasse is a Parisian theme, dishes with an emphasis on seafood quality. The restaurant has an award for the quality and standard of cuisine and service. The cosmopolitan style brasserie serves tempting cuisine traditional local perspective alongside the ever popular carvery.
The White Room exudes a soothing and relaxing atmosphere – the perfect conditions for a nice meal for two or for a special group. The spacious and specially designed room is the ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine and gastronomy.
Hardwick is open for Sunday lunch and the menu changes every week every three weeks, providing a wide variety Diners choice. Dedicated to Gentleman George Hardwick, former Middlesbrough FC player, this restaurant is decorated with pictures of George in his playing days.
Nando's prides itself on excellent value for money and traditional Portuguese hospitality. The specialty is succulent, Portuguese flame grilled Peri-Peri chicken served in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
Hotels & Accommodation:
Middlesbrough offers range of visitor accommodation for all tastes and budgets. Available accommodation ranges from three and four-star comfortable cottages Bed and Breakfast.
The city has a range of entertainment and attractions for all tastes and interests. In Middlesbrough you can choose from more than 20 cinema screens, a provincial theater major restaurants and sophisticated offering a variety of mouth-watering cuisine. There are many other optional activities – bowling to bingo, concerts of classical music in the disco.
Middlesbrough Theatre, formerly known as Middlesbrough Little Theatre puts on shows of all genres for all generations performed by local and touring casts.
Purple Onion is the top place in the Tees Valley, combining a fine dining in the restaurant with Jazz, Blues and Disco in the basement for people of all ages.
Sassari Continental Cafe Restaurant is open all day specializes in authentic Italian food using only the finest fresh ingredients and evening reception room upstairs accommodates theme nights, DJ nights and live music.
A multiplex cinema at Teeside Park offers a selection of newer films.
With a wide choice of places to stay, things to do and excellent restaurants and bistros – Middlesbrough is an excellent choice for a short stay!
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