Middlesbrough

File:Cleveland banner Transporter bridge - Transporter bridge Middlesbrough (population 150,000) is a large town in the North East of England. It's always been industrial, and grew rapidly in the 19th C.

From 1974 to 1996 it was part of a new county, Cleveland; this was then abolished and Middlesbrough was re-assigned toNorth Yorkshire. The difference is nominal since Middlesbrough is a "unitary authority" and not governed by a County Council.

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Travel to Middlesbrough

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Middlesbrough

Manchester Airport (IATA Flight Code: MAN) has excellent world-wide connections, competitive prices, and an hourly direct train taking 2 hours 45 min.

Newcastle Airport (IATA Flight Code: NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (IATA Flight Code: LBA) have good European connections and are within 90 mins drive.

Durham Tees Valley Airport (IATA Flight Code: MME, formerly "Teesside") is just 12 miles west of town. But it only has 2 or 3 flghts a day, to Aberdeen and Amsterdam, it lacks public transport, and they slap a £6 "facility fee" on departing passengers.

By car

Middlesbrough is at the intersection of the A19 and A66, and is within an hour's drive of Newcastle, Sunderland and York. It is also accessible from the A1, by taking the A19 turn-off.

By cycle

Middlesbrough is on the National Cycle Network. National Cycle Route 1 (Inverness to Dover) runs for 25 km through the town

By bus/coach

The town has several bus services including Stagecoach and Arriva. They are frequent and usually travel regularly all over the Teesside area including Darlington, Durham (England) | Durham, Newcastle, Whitby, Scarborough, Bishop Auckland, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. The buses are reliable and reasonably priced.

The town is a key point on the National Express coach network, with services linking with London, Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick Airports. The coaches also travel to Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, York and other key towns and cities across the nation.

By Rail

Trains run north from London Kings Cross every 30 mins, change at Darlington or Northallerton for Middlesbrough, journey time 3 hours 15 mins.
Trains run hourly north along the coast to Hartlepool, Sunderland, Newcastle and Hexham.
They run hourly west via Darlington, York and Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly and Airport.

Middlesbrough train station is at the north end of town centre just beyond the A66.

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The nearest ferry ports are North Shields downriver from Newcastle (for IJmuiden near Amsterdam) and Kingston upon Hull|Hull (for Rotterdam and Zeebrugge). Both have a connecting shuttle bus from their main train station.

How to get around in Middlesbrough

GPS 54.5747|-1.2384

Parking

The NCP vehicle park below the Dundas Mall is a large vehicle park, generally with free spaces. However and the vehicle park is privately owned by NCP, so charges are high!

Short stay parking is also available at Captain Cook Plaza Car Park, Middlesbrough Leisure Park (near the Cineworld cinema) and the Cleveland Centre (be careful though, it's now a pay-on-foot system and there's a lot of works going on there, parking is limited and they'll charge you just for driving round the vehicle park), and a small vehicle park on Burton Street.

Long stay parking is available at the Zetland Multi Story Car Park, Cannon Park and the Captain Cook Plaza Car Park, and a few other small vehicle parks.

On days of Middlesbrough FC home matches, it's advisable to go to the town before noon or fans will take the spaces.

Public transit

The town does not have a Metro system, nor does the train service sufficiently cover the town. The best way to get around the town using public transport is by Arriva or Stagecoach bus services. Traveline can assist in planning. The bus station has an entrance in Captain Cook Plaza, as well as one on Newport Road. There are services to surrounding towns and villages, as well as Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle. There are also National buses. The train station is located at the top (north) end of Linthorpe Road. There are direct services to Newcastle, Hexham, Sunderland, Saltburn, Redcar, Whitby, York, Darlington, Leeds and Manchester. Teesside Airport has a station on the route to Darlington, but for no reason anyone can think of, trains never stop there.

What to see in Middlesbrough

Parks

Middlesbrough has two large parks: Albert Park and Stewart Park.

Albert Park 54.565, -1.235 - Albert Park, Middlesbrough Albert Park 2011 Albert Park is a classic Victorian landscaped park about 1 mile south of the town centre off Linthorpe Road and the main shopping street. The main entrance is at the Cenotaph, which is located in a square bounded by the park and the Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, and Park Road North. The other boundaries of the park are Park Road South and Park Vale Road. The park is divided into four quadrants by wide paved pathways running north-south and east-west. The east-west path runs past well-kept flower beds. The northeast quadrant of the park has bowling greens and tennis courts. The southwest quadrant has children's play areas and a boating lake. The southeast quadrant has a large open area suitable for ball games. The northeast quadrant also has open areas, as well as an old roller rink. In the centre of the park, at the intersection of the main paths, is a bronze statue of Middlesbrough's most famous resident, star football player and controversial football team manager Brian Clough.

Stewart Park 54.5404, -1.2049 - Stewart Park, Middlesbrough - Stewart Park is more rural, created on what was once the edge of the town at the intersection of Marton Road and Ladgate Lane. It resembles more a botanical garden than an urban park, with long pathways meandering through woods, over wooden bridges, etc. It is now best known as the site of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. The northern half of the park features an open-air zoo of sorts with mostly small animals and birds, sometimes including kiwis. An open grassy area may be used for picnics.

Museums

Dorman Museum - Dorman Museum

Middlesbrough has two museums: the Dorman Museum and Captain Cook Birthplace Museum.

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art - MIMA - Center Plaza 54.5745, -1.2327 ☎ +44 1642 726720 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-4PM, shut on Mondays Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art - MIMA The cafe is very nice and the outside balcony gives a great view of the town and is an oasis on a nice day. Free admission.

Dorman Museum - Linthorpe Road 54.5644, -1.2409 ☎ +44 1642 813781 Opening Hours: Summer (28 February to 31 October) Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM, closed Sunday. Winter Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 4:30PM Free Dorman Museum - Dorman Museum A museum founded in 1904, it is near Albert Park. It has been renovated and extended to make it more accessible to the younger generation.

Captainjamescookportrait - Captain James Cook

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Stewart Park, Marton 54.5383, -1.2024 ☎ +44 1642 311211 Free Captain Cook Museum Captain Cook Birthplace Museum A museum built in 1978 and refurbished in 1998. It is about the life of local born explorer, Captain Cook, who was born on the site of the museum in 1728

Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre - 54.5845, -1.2279 Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, stockton side Tees Transporter Bridge Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough. A visitor centre to the adjacent gondola bridge which spans the River Tees.

Ormesby Hall | Ladgate Lane, Ormesby, TS3 0SR 54.5438, -1.18021 ☎ +44 1642 324188 Opening Hours: Open Sunday to Thursday OrmesbyHall(JohnDavidson)Sep2004 - Ormesby Hall A Georgian mansion with formal Victorian gardens and occasional events. The mansion houses several permanent model train exhibitions, including an interactive Thomas the Tank-Engine exhibit for kids.

Study in Middlesbrough

Teesside University, . A public university with roughly 20,000 students.
Middlesbrough College, . Offers A levels, BTECs etc.
Cleveland College of Art and Design,

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Middlesbrough

Cinemas

There are multiplex cinemas in both Middlesbrough and Teesside Park. In Middlesbrough and there is a world.co.uk/cinemas/middlesbrough Cineworld cinema (Middlesbrough Leisure Park, Marton Road), and at Teesside Leisure Park (between Middlesbrough and Stockton) there is a Showcase Cinema .

The Cineworld cinema is cheaper and newer, though there are not as many shows.

Also and there is a single screen cinema in Redcar and the Regent Cinema, though it is very old. (The Esplanade, Redcar. +44 1642 482094.)

Theatres

Middlesbrough Theatre - The Avenue, Linthorpe, TS5 6SA 54.55488, -1.24061 ☎ +44 1642 815181 Middlesbrough Theatre
Darlington Civic Theatre +Menu/Main%20Menu.htm Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR 54.524643, -1.548961 ☎ +44 1325 486555
Forum Theatre - Queensway, Billingham, TS23 2LJ 54.606965, -1.287978 ☎ +44 1642 551389

Concerts, live music and culture

Middlesbrough hosts musical and cultural events during the year, including receiving national fame as a host city for the Al Jazeera Proms in the Park "Last Night of the Proms" in September 2007.

Middlesbrough's top multi-cultural event, Middlesbrough Mela, attracts more than 25,000 and is held annually in Albert Park. Website:

Middlesbrough Town Hall | Albert Road, TS1 2QJ 54.576056, -1.234028 ☎ +44 1642 729729 (box office) Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Friday 10AM Monday - 4:30PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 3PM, Sunday closed Middlesbrough Town Hall Middlesbrough Town Hall Summer 2013 A Hosts concerts and other performances of all kinds. You can download the brochure of their international classical concert series on their website (top right in the pink box).

Local musical groups such as the Cleveland Philharmonic Choir, Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, Teesside Symphony Orchestra, Apollo Male Voice Choir, and the nationally acclaimed /OfficialTVYC/ Tees Valley Youth Choir give regular concerts in the area. Many details are available through Tees Music on their website:

Sports

Watch football (soccer) at
Middlesbrough FC - Boro - Riverside Stadium, TS3 6RS 54.577969, -1.218165 ☎ +44 1642 929420£27 for adults, £18 for over 65s and £13 for Under-18s Middlesbrough F.C. Riverside Stadium front Middlesbrough play in the Championship and the second tier of English football. Their home ground is the 34,000 capacity Riverside Stadium, half a mile east of the train station, a 10-minutes walk. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office at the stadium.

Walking and rambling

Situated on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Moors|North Yorks Moors National Park', Middlesbrough is an ideal and handy base for walking and rambling activities in this area - and in the Northumberland National Park. Middlesbrough is also within 'striking distance' of the Cleveland Way - a long distance walk (109 miles) that goes from Helmsley (SE 612 838) to Filey (TA 114 806). Further details about this walk can be found on the National Trails' web site]. People who complete the route can claim a certificate. It is also feasible to purchase a woven, cloth ruck-sack badge from the National Park Centre at Sutton Bank (☎ +44 1845 597426).

Middlesbrough hosts a local group of the Long Distance Walkers Association]. This group organises regular walking events. Details of these can be found on the Cleveland Group's Web page. There is also a local group of the Ramblers' Association]. The chairperson of the Cleveland section of the RA can be contacted by phone on +44 1642 474864.

There are many local walking groups and rambling clubs in the area. One of the most popular and successful of these is Stockton Rambling Club (SRC). The SRC runs its own weblog where details of its mid-week and week-end walks are posted; details of its social events are also posted here.

Useful walking maps (1:25000 scale) for this area are Explorer 306 and Outdoor Leisure sheets 26 and 27. These are available in local shops and can also be obtained from the UK's Ordnance Survey office. Electronic maps for use with computers and GPS satellite navigation systems can be purchased from Anquet Maps Ltd. Anquet has lots of UK walking routes (for use with a GPS) on its Web site.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough has many different types of shops, and four shopping centres. The majority of these are in, or connected to and the town's shopping neighborhood.

Shopping centres

Captain Cook Plaza - 16 Newport Crecent, TS1 5UA 54.575674, -1.238552 ☎ +44 1642 221873 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 10:30AM Monday - 4:30PM An outdoor shopping centre containing various shops. The shops include Waterstones, JJB Sports, Wilkinson's, and the official Middlesbrough Football Club store. Also, it includes two discount department stores: TK Maxx and TJ Hughes.

Cleveland Shopping Centre - The Mall - 85 Grange Road, TS1 2LS 54.575228, -1.235952 ☎ +44 1642 244682 Opening from Monday to Saturday: 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday: 10:30AM Monday - 4:30PM (bank holidays: 10AM Monday - 5PM) An indoor shopping centre comprising of many high street shops, such as WH Smiths, Top Shop, Boots and HMV, and department stores, such as Debenhams. It is also near the Binns department store.

Dundas Shopping Centre & Indoor Market - Dundas St, TS1 1HR 54.577718, -1.23548 ☎ +44 1642 232552 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday closed An indoor shopping centre mainly containing lesser-known shops. The centre's selection of shops isn't very good.

Hill Street Shopping Centre | TS1 1SU 54.577357, -1.23888 ☎ +44 1642 211123 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM Monday - 5PM An indoor shopping centre mainly containing high street shops such as Argos and and/marks-spencer/ Marks and Spencer.

Also and there are shopping centres in nearby Stockton and Hartlepool, as well as the Teesside Retail Park located on the bordary line of Middlesbrough borough and Stockton-on-Tees borough.

Halal Food

The :wikipedia:Parmo|Parmo is a local delicacy comprised of breaded Chicken (or less often Beef) topped with Cheese and béchamel Sauces, along with other toppings on request. It's classic post-pub food in these parts. The main drag for affordable eats is along Linthorpe Road.

Fast food outlets include Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), KFC, four branches of McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Pizzas Hut, and Dixy Chicken.
Akbar's, 192-194 Linthorpe Road, +44 1642 244566. Website]. Popular Indian restaurant. Their "family size naans" are an impressive sight.
Hot Wok, 140 Linthorpe Road, +44 1642 231286. Serving authentic Szechuan-style Chinese food.
Manjaro's, 186 Linthorpe Road, +44 1642 605060. Website]. African/Caribbean cuisine. One of the many establishments which serve parmos.
Europa Restaurant, 10 Borough Rd. +44 1642 247925.
Sasser's Continental Café, 193-19 Linthorpe Rd. +44 1642 218600
Eliano's Brasserie, 20-22 Fairbridge St. +44 1642 868566
Flemming's, 208 Linthorpe Rd. +44 1642 814597
Nando's, Middlesborough Leisure Park, North Ormesby Rd. +44'1642 250007. Website]
Vegetarian: Goodbody's Cafe, 58 Albert Rd. +44 1642 253503
The Purple Onion (top of Corporation Road in town centre) is a good Bistro and has a downstairs live music venue.

Brasserie Hudson Quay - Windward Way, Middlesbrough 54.5776, -1.2213 ☎ +44 1642 261166 Brasserie Hudson Quay has been designed specifically on the lines of the Grand European Cafes of France, Spain and Italy, providing a unique dining experience in a luxurious setting.

Top-end fine dining usually means a drive out of town.

Chapter's, 27 High St, Stokesley. +44 1642 711888. Chapter's serves continental cuisine and has been named to numerous good food guides thanks to its consistently excellent menu. It is roughly a 9 mile road journey from Middlesbrough.

Fellini's Restaurant - 325 Linthorpe Road - Award winning restaurant is a Middlesbrough institution. Unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant has fantastic fresh fish. Children eat free.

Great Ayton, Yarm and Norton are scenic villages with good restaurants.

The town has many pubs and bars. These are both in the town's centre and in residential neighborhoods. Many Yorkshire towns and villages (within travel distance), such as Great Ayton, also have pubs. Many of these feel authentic pubs.

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The Resolution | 19 Newport Crescent, TS1 5UA 54.575924, -1.23808 ☎ +44 1642 260650
The Swatter's Carr | 228 Linthorpe Road, TS1 3QW 54.569853, -1.238526 ☎ +44 1642 239060

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Middlesbrough, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Middlesbrough. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Middlesbrough and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Middlesbrough. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Middlesbrough. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMiddlesbrough: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Middlesbrough.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Middlesbrough: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Middlesbrough, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Middlesbrough.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Middlesbrough, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Middlesbrough, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Middlesbrough, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Middlesbrough, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Middlesbrough without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Middlesbrough is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Middlesbrough.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Jurys Inn | Fry Street 54.57662, -1.23158 located in the centre of Middlesbrough ☎ +44 1642 232000 - 132 room hotel

Premier Travel Inn, Whitewater Way, Stockton-on-Tees. +44 1642 671464. Located between Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough

Hotel Baltimore - 250 Marton Road ☎ +44 1642 224111
Premier Travel Inn - Marton Road.

Stay Safe

The town centre is very safe during the day, all areas are usually vibrant and busy. You should generally be safe walking through the centre at night, as there is likely to be many people still around.

Police

Cleveland Police operates a police station, Middlesbrough Police HQ, in Bridge Street West, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough. The police can be visited in an emergency by phoning 999 or 112; for non-emergencies and they can be contacted at +44 1642 326326.

British Transport Police also run a station in the town. It is in the train station. They handle railway-related crime.

The Harbour Police police Teesport. They can be contacted at +44 1642 277202.

Telecommunications in Middlesbrough

Area code: 01642
Post town: Middlesbrough
Postal codes: TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6-Eston, TS7, TS8, TS9-Stokesley, Gt.Ayton

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