To the West lies mile after mile of stunning moorland, rivers and waterfalls. To the East lies a spectacular coastline with quaint fishing villages unchanged for hundreds of years, long sandy beaches and traditional seaside towns.
Top 10 things to do
1. Durham Castle and Cathedral
2. Railway Heritage
3. Bowes Museum
4. Maritime History
5. Coastline
Meetings & Events
Durham Tees Valley in the North East must truly be one of England’s best kept secrets. As a conference destination the area offers the usual choice of accommodation that you would expect from a thriving English region – venues offering cutting edge technology and the very best in customer service.
Travel info
Approximate distances and travelling times from the Durham Tees Valley Airport.
Distance in kilometres Travelling time in minutes
Big days out
Start the day at the historical city of Durham. Visit the world heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle… indulge in some of the shops along the Victorian cobbled market place and modern shopping centres… stroll along the riverbanks offering woodland walks or take a boat trip on the River Wear.
Accommodation
The choice of accommodation is almost as endless as the choice of things to see and do. From 12th century castles to country house hotels to stylish town house hotels to the classic intimate guesthouse, the following information is only a sample of what the area has to offer.
Hotel Search
Tees Valley Tourism Bureau
Melrose House, Melrose Street, PO Box 199, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley TS1 2XF