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About Stockton-on-Tees
Old market town which grew up on the banks of the River Tees. It has a history stretching back to Saxon rule, and there where turbulent times with the Scottish during the 17th-century. It was not however, until Stephenson drove his Locomotion for the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 that the town gained prominence. The rail line brought other industries to what was once a quite market town and like many Teesside towns it will be forever linked with the iron and steel industry.
Interestingly, a famous son of Stockton was Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) furniture designer. Sheraton was born in the town and spent much of his early life there. Before coming to fame he travelled the area as a cabinet maker. John Walker invented and sold the first friction match from his Chemist shop in the High Street in 1827. Thinking there was no money in it, he failed to patent his invention, leaving others to profit.
Preston Park is a pleasant place to visit and Preston Hall Museum tells of the history of the town, its industries and its people. The River Tees has become a focus for leisure pursuits, boats can be hired and pleasure boats carry passengers on interesting river trips.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Stockton-on-Tees
| Billingham Beck Valley Country Park | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Castle Eden Walkway Country Park | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Roseberry topping | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Whorlton Castle | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Guisborough Priory | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Castle Eden Dene NNR | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Croft Motor Racing Circuit | (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Skelton Castle | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Auckland Castle | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Binchester Roman Fort | (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Durham Castle | (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Brancepeth Castle | (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Durham Cathedral | (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Stockton-on-TeesAll attractions in County DurhamComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stockton-on-Tees
Middlesbrough, in the county of North Yorkshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
When today you look at the thriving metropolis of Middlesbrough it seems impossible to believe that less than two hundred years ago it was a tiny fishing village with a minute community, but it was.
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Yarm, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Situated in the heart of the Tees valley, the picturesque town of Yarm has a long and interesting history. It was also...
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Seaton Carew, in the county of County Durham (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)
Seaton Carew lies at the edge of urbanised Hartlepool, it has seaside amusements and a lovely stretch of firm sand.
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Hartlepool, in the county of County Durham (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)
This is an ancient seaport and county borough which merged with its Victorian neighbour, West Hartlepool in 1967.
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Darlington, in the county of County Durham (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)
Darlington, bustling though it is today was once a small Saxon settlement, this flourished as evidenced by the beautiful building of the church dedicated to Saint Cuthbert which lies at the heart of the town.
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Guisborough, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cleveland (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)
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Kelloe, in the county of County Durham (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW)
Kelloe has pleasant riverside areas and is in close proximity to historic Hartlepool Quay and the seaside resort town of Peterlee on England's northern coast.
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Marske-by-the-Sea, in the county of Cleveland (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)
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Kirk Merrington, in the county of County Durham (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NW)
Kirk Merrington is a pretty, hilltop village overlooking the Wear Valley and the Cleveland Hills.
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Spennymoor, in the county of County Durham (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)
Long before Spennymoor ever existed there was... Spenny Moor. Spenny Moor was a vast area of common land, and we are indebted to...
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Coundon, in the county of County Durham (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW)
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Osmotherley, in the county of North Yorkshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction S)
Osmotherley is a beautiful unspoilt village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, it lies surrounded by moors and pastureland between the Cleveland and Hambleton Hills.
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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, in the county of Cleveland (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)
A lovely winding road drops down from the valley above to this small seaside resort and fishing haven.
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Bishop Auckland, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)
This was the busy social and commercial centre of the south-west Durham coalfield, but the town is actually much older than the...
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Westerdale, in the county of North Yorkshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction SE)
Nestling in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Westerdale affords the visitor wonderful views over the surrounding dales.
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All towns in County DurhamComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Stockton Station | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Thornaby Station | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE) |
| Teesside International Airport | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 60 | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW) |
| A1(M) Junction 59 | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (35.3 miles, 56.7 km, direction NW) |
| Stockton-on-Tees to London | (217.6 miles, 350.2 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Stockton-on-Tees
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Stockton-on-Tees center |
| Swallow Stockton Hotel | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| Metro Inns Teesside | (2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) |
| The Billingham Arms Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE) |
| Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) |
| Thistle Middlesbrough | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E) |
| Sporting Lodge Inn Middlesbrough | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western Highfield Hotel Middlesbrough | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) |
| The Baltimore Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) |
| Judges Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S) |
| The Spa Hotel | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW) |
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