RELOCATING TO THE TEES VALLEY CONTENTS 3. Introduction to the Tees Valley 4. Darlington 8. Yarm & Eaglescliffe 10. Marton & Nunthorpe 12. Guisborough 14. Saltburn 16. Wynyard & Hartlepool 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 Yorkshire 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 England” by Lonely Planet, the Tees Valley offers a fantastic country and international hubs such as London Heathrow and quality of life to balance with a successful career. Some of the Amsterdam 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 Teesside 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 County Durham and North Yorkshire, the Tees Castle, Richmond, Redcar, Seaton Carew, Saltburn, Staithes and Valley is made up of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Whitby and city stopovers in London, Edinburgh and Manchester Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. are a relaxing two-and-a-half-hour train journey away. Newcastle, York, Leeds 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 River Tees or at the coast. Cycle and hike in Guisborough Woods, across the North York Moors 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 Teesdale Way Home to the new economic 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 POPULATION LIVING UNCOVER THE TOWN’S ENJOY NIGHTS 106,800 RICH HERITAGE AT THE THEATRE The large market town of Darlington owes much of its development GVA PER HR 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 WORKED 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 £29.8 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, 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. AVERAGE SPEED attraction and exciting celebrations are full steam ahead to ON LOCAL ‘A’ ROAD 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 29.9MPH cobbled streets of the various wynds and yards of this distinctive enjoyteesvalley.com/activity/head-of-steam. dedicated children’s theatre north of London. 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 COMMUTE 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 TIME ON FOOT 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 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 Vikings attacked Lindisfarne. 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 Dinsdale railway station. £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.