Stockton-on-Tees

Tees Barrage

A diverse borough, Stockton-on-Tees is rapidly growing into an impressive international watersports destination. Thanks to the Tees Barrage, the River Tees up stream is now Grade A 2 star, providing water-based activities in abundance to visitors and residents alike. Supported by a growing hotel and restaurant community, Stockton-on-Tees provides an excellent visitor experience.

Based in the heart of Tees Valley, Stockton is surrounded by smaller towns, villages and suburbs, some of which are attractions in there own right – a prime example being the charming Georgian town of Yarm.

Stockton’s International Riverside Festival is the UK’s finest street arts festival and has few rivals anywhere and the Arc has quickly become one of the northeast’s leading alternative arts venues.

Whether it’s a day’s fishing, an afternoon white water rafting or an evening river cruise, Stockton’s river has something for everyone.

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