Stockton-on-Tees is a large town in north east England which is actually split between County Durham and North Yorkshire. A number of smaller towns such as Thornaby and Yarm are included n the borough, making it larger than Middlesbrough in terms of population and square miles. Originally an Anglo Saxon settlement, Stockton was built on high ground near to the northern bank of the river Tees. The manor was created in 1138 and was purchased by Bishop Pudsey of Durham in 1189, A market charter was granted to the town in 1310 by another bishop of Durham, Bishop Bek.. Stockton Castle is first mentioned in 1376 but was captured by the Scots in 1644 and held by them for two years until Oliver Cromwell ordered its destruction at the end of the Civil War. The site is now occupied by the Castlegate Shopping Centre. Stockton-on-Tees is probably most famous for its association with the Stockton and Darlington Railway, on which the first steam hauled passenger service ran in 1825. The birth of the Age of Steam and the running of George Stephenson’s Locomotive on the Stockton and Darlington Railway had an immeasurable impact on the transportation networks of the world. Originally 26 miles long, the railway was built to connect inland coalmines to Stockton where coal could be shipped. The town houses the world’s oldest railway station and is often referred to as the birthplace of the railways Once renowned for its heavy industry, this declined during the twentieth century much of the town has since been redeveloped and there are further plans for extensive environmental regeneration and development of the north shore of the Tees to include new offices, housing which will create a city in the heart of the Tees valley. It’s heavy industry gone, the area now is home to many service industries and will no doubt attract many more over the coming years.
Attraction
H M Bark Endeavour
Hardwick Hall Country Park
Budget
Holiday Inn Exp Stockton OnTees *book online*
Kingswood Hotel *book online*
Travelodge Sedgefield *book online*
Casino
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Dinsdale Mrs G A & Associates
Hanson P & Associates
Doctor
Alma Street Medical Centre
Barley Fields Medical Centre
The Birchtree Practice
The Health Centre
The Health Centre Lawson Street
Golf Club
Self-Catering
The Old Mill - Luxury Serviced Accomodation
Solicitor
Dickinson Dees
Hawkins & Ross
Thomson & Co
Sports Clubs
Stockton CC (Cricket)
Shops
Simply Flowers
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Portrack Pets
Rolands
Spratt & Bentley
Garage Street Shoes
Harlands
Pinders Florists
Activities
Quad Biking(Motor Sports)
Places to Stay near Stockton On Tees
Kingswood Hotel (1.04 miles)
Family run Bed and Breakfast with warm welcome. Close to historic Norton High Street. Within walking distance of restaurants and take aways. On main bus route. Easy access to A19 north and ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees / Middlesbrough (1.23 miles)
For shops and local amenities Stockton-on-Tees town centre is only 1.5 miles away from this hotel. Conveniently located 15 miles from Durham Tees Valley Airport. Well situated for Thornaby train station. Our Stockton-On-Tees/Middlesbrough Premier Inn has ... More | visit websiteMetro Inn Teesside (1.70 miles)
Convenient located for Teeside with good rail and road links, this friendly hotel is your premier choice for value hotel accommodation, ideal for business or leisure needs. Take a break from other ... More
Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees West (1.79 miles)
Located within easy reach of the A19 and A66; this Premier Inn is close to the Riverside stadium and within walking distance of Durham University. For shops and local amenities Stockton-On-Tees town centre is only ... More | visit websiteThorpe Thewles Lodge (2.62 miles)
Thorpe Thewles Lodge is an elegant Bed and Breakfast and cottages created from an old and traditional farm house. The house has been lovingly converted into a warm and comfortable ... More
Billingham Arms Hotel (2.91 miles)
Situated in the heart of Billingham Town Centre, within easy reach of all amenities, this hotel offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers to the Stockton-on-Tees area.
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Apartments4you (3.02 miles)
This is a Apartments4you maisonette town house for rent in Stockton area close to Yarm. Apartments4you have introduced this new concept to the market place providing spacious serviced ... More
Claireville Hotel (3.15 miles)
Travelodge Middlesbrough (3.28 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Parkmore Hotel (3.40 miles)
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