Sunday, November 9, 2008

Middlesbrough City guide including Middlesbrough Hotels


Middlesbrough is situated on the south bank of the River Tees. It has a
long industrial heritage with the coal and iron industries using the
river to transport materials, and the shipyards based on the River
Tees. The factories and processing plants are still there today. It
also has four shopping centres and all the facilities you would expect
with a population of about 200,000.


Places of interest:


Middlesbrough is famous for being the birth place of Captain Cook and
celebrates this with an award winning museum. Other museums relating to
Middlesbrough's history sit comfortably alongside art galleries and the
unique Nature's World to give visitors a wide selection of places to
visit. There is also the Middlesbrough Theatre, an Art Gallery, and a
multiplex cinema at Teeside Park.


  • Nature's World is a unique visitor attraction, extending to over 25
    acres, provides a model for a balanced and sustainable future.
    Attractions include a traditional composting and organic gardens, a
    400m long working River Tees model and a futuristic eco-structure and
    hydroponicum.

  • Captain Cook's Birthplace Museum is close to where he was born in
    1728. It is an award winning museum showing the life of Captain James
    Cook and his voyages of discovery. It also houses interactive displays
    and exciting audio-visual presentations, hands-on experiences,
    exhibition area, café and gift shop.

  • Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre shows Middlesbrough's Industrial
    Heritage and the history of this unique bridge. The bridge, opened in
    1911, has a middle that acts as a ferry across the Tees.

  • Dorman Museum is a refurbished museum displaying the history of
    Middlesbrough from the 19th century, a collection of Middlesbrough and
    Linthorpe pottery, exhibitions, discovery centre, and cafe.

  • Middlesbrough Art Gallery combines an art gallery with exhibitions
    by local artists.



  • Things to do:


    Middlesbrough offers an exciting choice of activities for visitors on
    day trips or short breaks. Fast gaining a reputation for innovation -
    it is witnessing a retail explosion with a myriad of designer shopping
    and fashionable boutiques, as well as retaining the traditional English
    high street names. In 2005 the town hosted numerous major exciting
    events - from the multi cultural Mela to the world renowned Tall Ships
    race.


  • During the day, Middlesbrough is alive with activity. From the wide
    open walkways of our four shopping malls to the more traditional shop
    fronts of Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough blends familiar high street
    names with the excitement of designer labels and the tradition of
    covered markets.

  • The Captain Cook country tour takes in the magnificent scenery of
    the North Yorkshire moors and coastline, Middlesbrough being the first
    port of call in this 70 mile tour.

  • Premiership Middlesbrough Football Club offers regular action at
    the Riverside stadium to lovers of the beautiful game. Die hard fans
    can get a glimpse behind the scenes on a stadium tour.

  • Newham Grange Leisure Farm visitor centre tells the story of the
    farm from the 17th century to the present day. The farm also has a 19th
    century veterinary surgery which gives the visitor an opportunity to
    see some of the medicines and equipment used in the 1890s.



  • Food & Drink:


    Middlesbrough's restaurants feel passionate about quality food and
    service. Equipped with most of the essential cuisines to titillate any
    taste bud, the area continues to evolve in culinary terms thus
    developing into a real multicultural centre for food. A host of pubs in
    and around the town centre do a great line in food and drink, and many
    now put on their own entertainment as well.


  • Etsuko Japanese and Oriental Restaurant is unique to Middlesbrough,
    serving a vast choice of freshly cooked oriental dishes. It has a semi
    open kitchen that adds to the overall contemporary feel of the
    restaurant, where the layout lends itself to a very sociable and
    distinctly oriental dining experience and atmosphere.

  • La Terrasse restaurant has a Parisian theme, with an emphasis on
    quality seafood dishes. The restaurant has an award for the quality and
    standard of cuisine and service. The cosmopolitan style brasserie
    serves tempting traditional food with a local perspective alongside the
    ever-popular carvery.

  • The White Room exudes a calming and relaxing atmosphere - the
    perfect conditions for an enjoyable meal for two or for a special group
    occasion. The spacious and unusually designed room is the ideal place
    to enjoy a glass of wine and fine food.

  • Hardwick's is open for Sunday lunch and the weekly menu changes
    every three weeks, giving diners a wide variety of choice. Dedicated to
    Gentleman George Hardwick, ex-Middlesbrough FC player, this restaurant
    is adorned with photographs of George in his playing days.

  • Nando's prides itself on excellent value for money and traditional
    Portuguese hospitality. The speciality is the succulent, Portuguese
    flame grilled, Peri- Peri chicken served in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.



  • Hotels & Accommodation:


    Middlesbrough offers a range of visitor accommodation to suit all
    tastes and budgets. Available accommodation ranges from three and four
    star hotels to cosy guest houses and bed & breakfasts.


  • Hotel Baltimore

  • Wainstones Hotel

  • Highfield Hotel

  • Thistle Middlesbrough



  • Entertainment


    The town has a range of entertainment venues and attractions to suit
    all tastes and interests. In Middlesbrough you can choose from more
    than 20 cinema screens, a leading provincial theatre and sophisticated
    restaurants offering a mouth-watering variety of cuisine. There's
    plenty of other activities to choose from - bowling to bingo, classical
    concerts to disco.


  • Middlesbrough Theatre, formerly called Middlesbrough Little
    Theatre, puts on shows of all genres for all generations performed by
    local and touring casts.

  • The Purple Onion is the top venue in the Tees Valley, combining
    superb food in the restaurant with Jazz, Blues and Disco in The Cellar
    for people of all ages.

  • Sassari Continental Cafe Restaurant is open all day specialising in
    authentic Italian food using only the best fresh ingredients and in the
    evening the upstairs function room hosts theme nights, DJ nights &
    live bands.

  • A multiplex cinema at Teeside Park offers a selection of the latest
    films.



  • With a huge selection of places to stay, things to do and excellent
    restaurants and bistros - Middlesbrough is a great choice for a short
    break!


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    Biography


    Name: Maria Williams

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    Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK
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    Biography

    Name: Maria Williams

    Website: http://www.sleepuk.com

    Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK
    providers of discounted uk hotels

    1 comment:

    angelinjones said...

    There is plenty to see and do in Middlesbrough, and Thistle Middlesbrough is a great base to explore the town. Following an investment of over twelve million pounds, this modern hotel was completely re-built and re-styled. Situated in the centre of Middlesbrough in the busy Teesside business area, the hotel offers well appointed bedrooms, including twelve superb Premier Executive Rooms.
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