With a unique and varied history, the Tees Valley has something for everyone.

This part of the country is peaceful but also full of energy and fizz so whether you seek full action packed days out or relaxation and scenic walks we have it all. From its coastal beauty across its vast breathtaking countryside there's plenty to discover.

Made up of the five boroughs of Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees the Tees Valley combines so many exciting areas just waiting to be explored that there's enough on offer to last several lifetimes. The Tees Valley is dynamically advancing in leaps and bounds with its world class recreational and sporting facilities and top class educational opportunities. It is also host to many international events and has excellent shopping facilities that cater for all tastes.

The Tees Valley provides a host of sporting activities. If your into your water sports then there are a range of events held that you can take part in from diving, jet-skiing, surfing, white water canoeing, sailing or just spending time having fun at one of our modern water parks. Perhaps you seek a day at the races or a round of golf, rock climbing or mountain biking, karting or a day at our nearby race circuits, the Tees Valley provides the lot.

The only thing you have to worry about is how you are going to fit it all in.

The Tees Valley boasts a range of events that happen all year round. From entertainment and cultural to annual shows and festivals many of which are international events. There's Middlesbrough Music Live, Stockton International Riverside Festival and The American Custom Classic Car show. These are just to name a few.

Due to this regions history there is so much to discover and we are proud of our heritage.

Hartlepool provides you with information, history and interesting insights into one of the most fascinating maritime towns in England's hospitable North East.

The family seaside resort of Redcar with its long stretches of sandy beaches is home to the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world. The Zetland served the town for 78 years from 1802 until 1880 saving over 500 lives and now rests in the RNLI Zetland Lifeboat Museum.

The Tees Valley is also part of the Captain Cook Country Tour which will take you on a journey of discovery as it follows the life of Britain's most famous seaman and explorer. It will take you through a rich variety of landscape: from industrial activity, through wild moorland and along rocky coastline from which James Cook took inspiration.

The Tees Valley really is an outstanding area of natural beauty that has to be experienced.

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