A guide to living in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large industrial town in North Yorkshire, North-East England. Middlesbrough is becoming a leading progressive, cultural and cosmopolitan location to live and work. The town is in one of the drier parts of the country, sheltered by both the Lake District and Pennines.
The symbol of Middlesbrough’s industrial heritage is the Tees Transporter bridge (picture on the right). This 102-year-old steel bridge is the longest of its kind remaining in the world.
Things to do
From events and days out to activities and charming eateries to satisfy your appetite, there’s a lot to enjoy. At Centre Square, you’ll discover an area of 19,000 square metres including an impressive water feature and large stretches of lawn. This outdoor space plays host to popular events including the Christmas Lights Switch On, Middlesbrough Mela and Town Meal.
A must day out for fun water sports is the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre. Also recommended for a family day is the North York Moors National Park, located just a 30-minute drive from Middlesbrough. In and around the National Park, be sure to visit stunning Rievaulx Abbey and huge, natural amphitheatre, Hole of Horcum.
Getting around Middlesbrough
If working in the town centre, it might be best to travel in via the public transport. Central Station is just a five-minute walk from the city centre. Quayside district has its own Metro station – both serving local and suburban routes from nearby Redcar, Saltburn and Darlington. As well as Bishop Auckland, Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Whitby. The town has two bus stations - Haymarket and Eldon Square.
Working in Middlesbrough
Just 3 miles East of Middlesbrough lies the third largest port in the United Kingdom called Teesport. The port is vital to the economy of Middlesbrough. A large amount of engineering-based manufacturing and engineering contract service businesses are located in Middlesbrough. The town also has a growing reputation for developing digital businesses particularly in the field of digital animation.
Schools & universities
There are over 40 primary schools and 7 secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Teesside University is a dynamic, energetic and innovative public university with its main campus in Middlesbrough.
Eating & drinking
Head to Linthorpe Road for award-winning restaurants. Discover Baker Street, Middlesbrough's vibrant new area which boasts delightful cafes and micro-pubs. Here you will discover an ever-growing array of truly British homegrown, homemade food. Why not check out The Twisted Lip, a hidden gem that hosts Secret Cinema on a Monday night?
Shopping
Middlesbrough has an impressive number of shopping centres, 4 in total, with the largest being the Cleveland Centre. The pedestrianised section of Linthorpe Road includes House of Fraser and Debenhams. The town centre has a variety of stores from high street chains to aspirational and lifestyle brands.
Nightlife
Middlesbrough's vibrant nightlife comes alive during the weekend. The town is increasingly popular with stag and hen parties, clubbers and students alike. The pick of the pubs and clubs can be found in and around the main town centre. The town also hosts a number of musical and cultural events during the year. One notable event is the annual Mela, which attracts more than 25,000 and is held in Albert Park.
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