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3. Introduction to the Tees Valley 4. 8. & 10. Marton & 12. 14. Saltburn 16. Wynyard &

THE TEES VALLEY

Countryside and coast on the doorstep; a vibrant community of creative and independent businesses; growing industry and innovative emerging sectors; a friendly, upbeat Northern nature and the perfect location from which to explore the neighbouring beauty of the North East and are just a few reasons why it’s great to call the Tees Valley home.

Labelled the “most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in The Tees Valley provides easy access to the rest of the ” by Lonely Planet, the Tees Valley offers a fantastic country and international hubs such as Heathrow and quality of life to balance with a successful career. Some of the Schiphol, with weekends away, short breaks and UK’s most scenic coastline and countryside are just a short summer holidays also within easy reach from our local commute out of the bustling town centres – providing the International Airport. perfect escape after a hard day at the office. Country and coastal retreats are close-by in Durham, Barnard Nestled between and , the Tees Castle, Richmond, , , Saltburn, Staithes and Valley is made up of Darlington, Hartlepool, , and city stopovers in London, and Manchester Redcar & and Stockton-on-Tees. are a relaxing two-and-a-half-hour train journey away. Newcastle, , and the Lake District are also all within an hour’s The region has a thriving independent scene, with bars, pubs drive. and restaurants that make the ideal local. Baker and Bedford Streets in Middlesbrough plus Yarm, Darlington and Saltburn From town centre living in walking distance to work and offer café and coffee culture, as well as unique shops and accessible village life in picturesque locations to grand spaces markets. for affordable prices and a range of great things to do on your doorstep - the Tees Valley is the perfect Northern base. If you love the outdoors, then the Tees Valley is a great location for you. You can enjoy water sports along the or at the coast. Cycle and hike in Guisborough Woods, across the and along coastal paths around Saltburn, while taking in the stunning views of the region. All which provide easy access to the rest of the country with national rail and road links and a growing Teesside International Airport.

2 3 DARLINGTON THINGS TO DO • Walking and Cycling – Home to many walking and cycling routes along the River Tees on the Way Home to the new Treasury North campus, the market town of and within a short one-hour drive to the Lake District Darlington lies in the Tees Valley in the north east of England. or the North York Moors, you are never far away from stunning countryside and wide-open spaces to enjoy by Crowned by the clock tower and brimming with historic bike or on foot in Darlington. buildings, the town has a distinctive Victorian feel. Alongside the many nods to the past, Darlington is a town looking to the future • For more walking and cycling routes in Darlington and beyond go to enjoyteesvalley.com/activity-listings/get- with extensive ongoing restoration and redevelopment. outdoors

Darlington has handy train and road links, connecting it to major • Golf & Spa – The five-star resort of Rockliffe Hall is a cities as well as the wild countryside of the nearby North York hidden gem in the North East and is home to an award- Moors, Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks and winning spa and one of the most challenging golf North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. courses in Europe. Find out more at enjoyteesvalley.com/ accomodation/rockliffe-hall

• Food & Drink – Darlington and the wider Tees Valley have a great choice of places to eat and drink with a host of amazing independent restaurants and bars as well as fine dining at the region’s only two Michelin-star restaurant The Raby Hunt, or within the traditional pub charm of The Bay Horse in Hurworth. For more places to eat and drink go to enjoyteesvalley.com/food-and-drink

LIVING POPULATION UNCOVER THE TOWN’S ENJOY NIGHTS 106,800 RICH HERITAGE AT THE THEATRE The large market town of Darlington owes much of its development to the influence of local Quaker families in the Georgian and • Head of Steam Railway Museum – Uncover Darlington’s • Darlington Hippodrome – Catch a show in the GVA PER HR Victorian eras, who provided much of the finance and vision in role in the history of the railway at the Head of Steam magnificent surroundings of the Edwardian theatre WORKED creating the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world’s first steam Railway Museum. Located on the route of the 1825 railway, – the Darlington Hippodrome. Delight in the plays, £29.8 locomotive powered, permanent passenger railway – which the the museum showcases the role that the Stockton and opera, comedy, music, dance and pantomime from Darlington railway played in steam travel. There are big both local and touring production companies that town is famous for. plans to make the Darlington museum a world-class visitor grace its stage in a spectacular auditorium. attraction and exciting celebrations are full steam ahead to AVERAGE SPEED Independent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes fill the narrow, celebrate the 200th anniversary in 2025. For more go to • Just next door is The Hullaballoo, the only ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD cobbled streets of the various wynds and yards of this distinctive enjoyteesvalley.com/activity/head-of-steam. dedicated children’s theatre north of London. 29.9MPH town centre with delicious eateries and the perfect coffee spots • Tees Cottage Pumping Station – Learn about how the • Independent venues such as The Forum serve as at every corner. The market square provides the ideal location Victorian authorities supplied the town with water at the a meeting place for musicians as well as a comedy COMMUTE for a vibrant programme of events, from food and drink festivals Tees Cottage Pumping Station. It has two original pumping and film club, whilst the art deco Majestic Theatre TIME ON FOOT and dance extravaganzas to regular markets, situated in front engines that are put into action on four weekends a year. hosts the very best in amateur theatre. 10MINS of the Victorian market hall, currently undergoing an exciting You can also watch live demonstrations of the old trade • Head a little further afield and you can enjoy the refurbishment. of blacksmithing at the Blacksmith’s Shop. For more go to newly-restored The Globe in Stockton, West-End enjoyteesvalley.com/activity/tees-cottage-pumping-station/ productions at the Sunderland Empire, the Theatre The beautiful green space of South Park filled with original • St Cuthbert’s Church – Just off Darlington’s market Royal in Newcastle or experience a pantomime at Victorian features sits just outside of the town centre, whilst the square stands the impressive church with its medieval the York Grand Opera House. magnificent Darlington Hippodrome theatre lights up the town architecture. It was completed in 1240 and marks the site • Check out the Tees Valley’s theatres and art of one of the temporary resting places of St Cuthbert after centres at enjoyteesvalley.com/event-listings/ with its impressive façade and even more impressive line-up of the attacked . performances. theatre/

4 5 HOUSING

Pictures taken from Rightmove.com Pictures taken from Rightmove.com MIDDLETON ST GEORGE / LOW CONISCLIFFE MIDDLETON ONE ROW • The small but attractive village of Low Coniscliffe is • Middleton St George is a village just two miles just 2.5 miles from Darlington town centre and boasts outside of Darlington within easy reach of Teesside a beautiful riverside location and picturesque rural International Airport. setting. The River Tees is on the doorstep which offers £284,995 £610,000 a range of riverside walking routes, plus the local pub, £420,000 £487,000 • The pretty village has a small selection of shops, the Baydale Beck Inn within easy walking distance. four pubs alongside everyday amenities as well as A brand-new selection of luxury properties has just a doctor’s surgery and private day nursery. been added to the village at Coniscliffe Grange with Robertson Homes. • The original line of the Stockton and Darlington Railway passed through the village, which is now served by . £375,000 £850,000 £535,000 £590,000

Pictures taken from Rightmove.com Pictures taken from Rightmove.com HURWORTH-ON-TEES TOWN CENTRE & WEST END

• The idyllic village of Hurworth-on-Tees is • Central Park is ideally located near to Darlington town surrounded by stunning open countryside, whilst centre, the main railway station and supermarkets, still being close to Darlington and transport links providing a mix of house types that are ideal for first making this the perfect place to enjoy the best of time buyers, families and professionals. both worlds. A property in the riverside location of Hurworth will see you enjoy the quiet, village £198,000 £469,955 • One of the most desirable areas of Darlington is the £250,000 £575,000 lifestyle with plenty of places to eat, drink and West End, which encompasses DL3 postcodes in enjoy with the five-star resort of Rockliffe Hall and areas including Mowden, Carmel and properties off exquisite eateries such as The Bay Horse. Woodlands Road, which passes the Darlington Memorial Hospital into the town centre. It is a popular choice for young professionals and families living in the area.

£235,000 £695,000 £144,995 £790,000

SCHOOLS TRANSPORT

There is a great choice of high-achieving schools in the Sitting at the West side of the Tees Valley, Darlington is a Darlington area with many rated either Outstanding or Good transport hub with major A roads such as the A1(M) and A66 by Ofsted. running direct into the town. Teesside International Airport is just six miles from the centre of Darlington and connects to With a choice of seven Ofsted rated Outstanding schools UK, European and worldwide destinations with daily direct across primary and secondary, including Abbey Infants’ links to London Heathrow and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. School, St Augustine’s RC Primary School, Carmel College and Darlington’s railway station is part of the main East Coast Hurworth School, Darlington provides great opportunities to Rail Network and provides rapid and regular connections give your family the best start in life. southwards to London (twice an hour direct to Kings Cross The town also benefits from two colleges with the Queen taking less than 2.5 hours) and northwards to Edinburgh in a Elizabeth Sixth Form and which neighbours little over two hours. the campus for the Centre for Professional and Executive Development (CPED).

6 7 YARM & HOUSING There are some excellent housing options on both sides of the river in Yarm and Eaglescliffe, all situated within easy reach of the schools. EAGLESCLIFFE From executive new-build properties to beautiful Victorian houses, there is something for everyone. Village offers the £169,950 £825,000 opportunity to live in a quaint village, with the advantage of having all the amenities of Yarm High Street a short stroll away. At its heart is YARM the Pot and Glass, a traditional family-run pub, and its proximity to the river means you can go on stunning walks right from your doorstep. Yarm High Street itself also has a range of housing if you like to be close to the action, with some quirky cottages and stylish apartments tucked away on its pretty side streets. If you prefer a new home, there is also a range of developments, including Avant Homes Tall Trees, with a choice of three, four and five-bedroom new homes and the Morley Carr Farm Taylor Wimpey £695,000 £380,000 offering a range of options. EAGLESCLIFFE

POPULATION LIVING SCHOOLS TRANSPORT 197,300 Yarm and Eaglescliffe are well-connected. Yarm Either side of the river are some of the region’s top schools. Yarm train station has direct trains to York, Leeds and The beautiful market town of Yarm is one of the North East’s most School and Teesside High offer co-educational, independent Manchester, while Eaglescliffe station takes you GVA PER HR education for pupils aged 3-18. Conyers and Egglescliffe are picturesque locations. At the heart is its bustling high street, filled directly to London in less than three hours and excellent, high performing comprehensive schools. The nine primary WORKED with independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars - it’s easy to Darlington Train station in 10 minutes. It is also only a schools in the district are classified as either Good or Outstanding, 15-minute drive to Darlington, which connects you to £35.10 see why it was named the winner of the 2020 Rising Star Award at making this an excellent location for families of all ages. the Great British High Street Awards. Newcastle, Durham and Edinburgh via the . Teesside Airport is also just a ten-minute drive away for those trips further afield. AVERAGE SPEED The River Tees flows through its centre, underneath the imposing ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD Yarm viaduct, and it is surrounded by glorious countryside making it 26.8MPH the ideal location for exploring on foot.

Yarm High Street sits between Yarm and Eaglescliffe, which offer FOOD AND DRINK COMMUTE TIME BY plenty to do once you have exhausted all that the high street has CAR TO DARLINGTON to offer. Discover Preston Hall and step back in time with its replica 21MINS Victorian Street or explore the 110 acres of parkland and woodland • Food and drink – Yarm High Street is home to some of the region’s best restaurants, with a range of excellent continental- filled with beautiful picnic spots. Also located within Preston Park style eateries, cafes and bars. Make a pit-stop at Hobo Coffee is Butterfly World, where the world’s most exotic and beautiful House or enjoy an al-fresco dining experience at the Michelin butterflies fill the air. Guide restaurant, Muse. There is also an array of traditional pubs, serving everything from cask ales to cocktails. There are also plenty of things to keep sports-mad children and • Accommodation – Country house hotels Crathorne Hall and adults entertained, with family-friendly clubs for tennis, golf, cricket, Judges are just a short distance from the High street, for that squash and rugby. extra-special occasion. 8 9 Pictures taken from Rightmove.com MARTON & HOUSING There is a variety of housing available in Marton and Nunthorpe from flats, bungalows and semi-detached properties to new-build developments and the impressive mansions on the well-known road £244,995 £895,000 NUNTHORPE The Grove in Marton. NUNTHORPE Roseberry Manor from Bellway Homes is the newest development in Nunthorpe. It is a development of three, four and five-bedroom homes, which border open countryside and is overlooked by and the .

£160,000 £370,000

MARTON

POPULATION LIVING SCHOOLS TRANSPORT 141,000 Marton and Nunthorpe are in the catchment area of Both Marton and Nunthorpe are well connected by both rail and Marton and Nunthorpe are both pretty suburbs of Middlesbrough a selection of Ofsted rated Outstanding and Good road. Each suburb has a railway station with regular services that run located at the heart of the Tees Valley. schools including Nunthorpe Primary , to Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Newcastle and and GVA PER HR Lingfield Primary School and St Bernadette’s both are within easy reach of the A19 for Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, WORKED Catholic Primary School. Sunderland, York and Doncaster, and the A171 for Middlesbrough, Whitby Marton, famous for being the birthplace of the British explorer and Scarborough. £29.80 Captain James Cook, is a small suburb within easy reach of Middlesbrough. At its centre lies the lush green grounds and open space of Stewart Park, home to the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum and host of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2019. AVERAGE SPEED FOOD AND DRINK ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD The area has also been known for producing an array of sporting 29.9MPH talent with junior football club Marton F.C. turning out professional • Food & Drink – A small selection of sweet cafes can be footballers Jonathan Woodgate, David Wheater and Stewart found in each suburb, perfect for a coffee stop or a spot Downing. Middlesbrough FC’s impressive is just of lunch, while the centre of Middlesbrough offers similar vintage cafes like The Tea House alongside a range of dining COMMUTE TIME BY a short drive away and also hosts big-ticket concerts during the experiences for any occasion. Baker Street and Bedford CAR TO DARLINGTON summer months. Street are the focal points of the foodie scene, including 30MINS the cool cocktail bar The Nuthatch, the Baker Street Kitchen Nunthorpe, an outer suburb of Middlesbrough, is located south café and The Chairman, which serves up posh pub grub. of the River Tees and is another fantastic base with easy access The Middlesbrough food scene really comes alive when the to Middlesbrough town centre and the glorious countryside of monthly artisan food and drink festival Orange Pip Market arrives in town, with the streets filled with delicious food the neighbouring North York Moors, overlooked by the iconic vendors, live music and salsa every summer from April to Roseberry Topping. A walker’s paradise, Roseberry Topping is often September. compared to the Matterhorn in Switzerland because of its shape and has a fantastic array of habitats to discover. Explore bluebell • Accommodation – The centre of Middlesbrough has a selection of budget hotels from the Jury’s Inn, Premier Inn woods, heather moorland, the open expanses of Roseberry and the Holiday Inn Express with a choice of smaller hotels Common and breathtaking views all year round. and B&Bs in the area too. 10 11 Pictures taken from Rightmove.com GUISBOROUGH HOUSING There are a wide range of housing options available in Guisborough, from detatched and semi-detached homes overlooking Guisborough Forest, to charming cottages and impressive country houses that line Belmangate. The much sought-after Road caters for larger homes and, just outside of town Hutton Village features many £124,950 £750,000 individually designed detached executive homes. Taylor Wimpey also have their new Galley Hill development, which offers a selection of four and five-bedroom houses.

£339,950 £245,000 GUISBOROUGH

POPULATION LIVING SCHOOLS TRANSPORT 137,200 Guisborough is in the catchment area of a Guisborough is a short distance from the A174 and A19 and is Guisborough is a small market town steeped in history, heritage, selection of Ofsted rated Outstanding and Good located near the A171 to the North York Moors and Whitby. Teesside schools including Galley Hill Primary School - rated International Airport is also approximately a 30-minute drive away for a and community spirit. Guisborough boasts attractive cobbled GVA PER HR Outstanding - plus Belmont Primary School, Prior range of international connections. WORKED streets and an impressive forest which acts as a gateway to the Pursglove College, and North York Moors, making it fantastic for someone wanting to . Arriva North East offers several bus routes connecting Guisborough £25.70 to nearby towns and villages as well as regular bus services to escape to the countryside. Middlesbrough. There is also an on-demand bus service Tees Flex, which offers services to a variety of key locations across Redcar & Guisborough’s High Street is the hub of the market town and Cleveland. AVERAGE SPEED provides a whole host of shops to enjoy, from large retailers to ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD independent stores. The High Street is also bustling with market 35.9MPH traders every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year, so you’re bound to find local businesses to fall in love with. FOOD AND DRINK

With a wide range of walking and cycling routes for all abilities and COMMUTE TIME BY • Food and drink – Guisborough’s independent food and CAR TO DARLINGTON ages, suits explorers and families alike, so you can drink scene is thriving, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it 42MINS take the children to discover Great Gruffalo Wood or recharge your comes to classy bars, cosy cafes and top-quality eateries. batteries at Guisborough Branch Walkway Café. Discover authentic Italian cuisine in Sergio’s Italian, enjoy top- notch cocktails in The Monk or satisfy your sweet tooth at The Get immersed in history with ’s impressive Songbird Bakery. Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Cookfellas Restaurant, which is also opening a new wine bar on the High architecture or pack a picnic and tour its gorgeous grounds. Street.

• Accommodation – Stay in the luxurious four-star country house hotel, Gisborough Hall, or embrace the great outdoors at Baby Moon Camp.

12 13 Pictures taken from Rightmove.com SALTBURN HOUSING Saltburn has a whole host of properties to suit any lifestyle. Grand Victorian houses can be found on Marske Mill Lane, which sits just a stone’s throw from the town’s railway station and beach. Many detached, semi-detached and beautiful period terraced properties can be found elsewhere in the centre. If it’s executive new-builds that £230,000 £599,950 you’re on the hunt for, Larkfields, a new Taylor Wimpey development, provides two, three and four-bedroom homes in a choice of designs.

£370,000 £985,000 SALTBURN

POPULATION LIVING SCHOOLS TRANSPORT 137,200 Saltburn is home to Rosedene Nursery, Saltburn Saltburn’s train station links directly to Middlesbrough and Darlington for Primary School and Huntcliffe Secondary School Named fourth in The London Economic’s top ten best up-and- speedy connections along and East Coast Main Line and to the North- with Prior Pursglove College and Redcar and coming places to live in the UK, this pretty Victorian seaside town West. A 20-minute drive takes you on the A19 and it’s a 50-minute drive Cleveland College within easy reach. There are GVA PER HR to the A1(M). Teesside International Airport is only 45 minutes away with a provides scenic coastal living with the North York Moors on the many other schools and colleges in the surrounding WORKED range of domestic and international destinations. doorstep. areas which include and £25.70 the globally recognised Teesside University. The beautiful beach, which has been awarded Blue Flag status for two years in a row, is also home to the last remaining pleasure AVERAGE SPEED pier in the North East and the oldest operating water balanced ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD cliff lift. The area has a burgeoning arts scene, a range of delicious FOOD AND DRINK restaurants – including award-winning fish and chips – and some of 35.9MPH the best surfing spots in the North. • Food and drink Quirky cocktail bars like the Sitting For sports and activities, the 12th hole at Saltburn Golf Club is Room and Signals Café & Bar, sit nearby to independent COMMUTE TIME BY acclaimed as one of the best par threes in the North East and eateries along Milton Street and you can get fish and CAR TO DARLINGTON Saltburn beach is a major surf spot with Flow Surf School and chips with a side of panoramic coastal views at Seaview Restaurant. 43MINS Saltburn Surf School providing equipment and surf lessons. Marvel at Cliffs on exhilarating country walks and a coastal stroll will • Accommodation – Fine dining is also on the menu at take you along to Marske-by-the-Sea and Redcar. Brockley Hall boutique hotel, in a refined environment with an a la carte 2 AA Rosette awarded menu. The town is home to a monthly Farmers Market and Saltburn Food Festival is an annual celebration of Northern-produced food, drink, arts and crafts. 14 15 Pictures taken from Rightmove.com WYNYARD & HOUSING Wynyard Park has worked with several elite house builders to create new build homes and provide an aspirational living environment that has been carefully crafted within a tranquil HARTLEPOOL woodland location. From magnificent self-builds to outstanding executive homes, the luxury private estate promotes a fantastic £945,000 £745,000 Hartlepool provides a home close to the coast whilst Wynyard, quality of life and includes its own facilities. in Stockton-on-Tees, has some of the most impressive Hartlepool, which lies just 8-miles from Stockton-on-Tees offers a properties in the Tees Valley. choice of coastal town centre or village living with the villages of Seaton Carew, Greatham, Hart Village, and Elwick.

£525,000 £495,950 WYNYARD

LIVING SCHOOLS TRANSPORT

Wynyard boasts some of the best schools in the region. Wynyard Being situated close to the key road network, including Settle in the seaside town of Hartlepool or Seaton Carew and enjoy the POPULATION Church of England Primary School is rated Outstanding by the A1(M), A19 and A689, driving from both Hartlepool or Ofsted, alongside St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School. Wynyard to work or reaching attractions is easy. Durham perks of living in a coastal location. The Hartlepool Headland offers an array is less than 30 minutes away to the north, and Teesside 93,700 Hartlepool also has a great choice of Outstanding rated primary of colourful properties with unrivalled views out to sea whilst the marina is International Airport is the same distance to the south. schools with Hart Primary School, Holy Trinity Church of England Hartlepool train station is located just minutes from the home to the magnificent HMS Trincomolee, the oldest warship still afloat, Primary School and Springwell School. within the National Museum of the Royal Navy. town centre and connects the town to the rest of the For secondary education the nearby Community UK with regular direct train services running across the College is also Outstanding and you’ll find a number of reputable North East to Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. The Wynyard estate was owned by the Londonderry family until 1987 and has private schools a short drive away including Red House, Norton Long-distance services to London and Edinburgh can be hundreds of new homes alongside the original country house, now Wynyard GVA PER HR and Yarm School. reached via connecting trains at Darlington with its East Hall Hotel. Wynyard Park is recognised as a significant new settlement with WORKED Coast Main Line connections. Garden Village status. The managed estate includes amenities such as a £30.10 golf club, restaurant, shop, salons and even a dentist. Security is no problem, with 24-hour on-site operations, daily patrols and CCTV coverage alongside regular estate maintenance including grass cutting. FOOD AND DRINK

AVERAGE SPEED This high-quality environment makes Wynyard one of the most sought- ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD The Stables pub and restaurant in the heart of Wynyard Village is great for a after addresses in the Tees Valley. The surrounding area has some of pub lunch and evening meal. Wynyard Hall hotel offers a la carte dining and the most scenic settings in the region, with tranquil woodland backdrops. 36.2MPH afternoon tea on the terrace and is complemented by a lakeside spa, top AA The Woodland Walk at Wynyard Hall is one for all the family to enjoy and rosette restaurant, farm shop, gardens and café as a neighbour. The Wynyard Club at Wynyard golf club is also a popular meal destination and its Wellington the former railway line links to footpaths on to Thorpe Wood Local Nature Course is rated as one of the UK’s best. Nearby Stockton-on-Tees and Reserve, Tilery and Brierley Woods and the splendid Pickard Meadows. Miles Hartlepool town centres also offer a range of dining and nightlife options. of beaches line the coast at , only a 13-minute drive from Wynyard, COMMUTE TIME BY excellent for a family day out and, as the name suggests, you might see a CAR TO DARLINGTON Waterside bars, restaurants and cafes can be found at Hartlepool Marina with seal or two. cool eateries such as Wallis & Co and the Open Jar, now also with a new base 27MINS at Seaton Carew, as well as plenty more to choose from in the town centre. 16 17 www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk [email protected] @TeesValleyCA

With thanks to the following, picture credits: Mike Kipling/NYMNP, Andy Futers, Rob Lambert Photography, Colin Carter/NYMNP