What To Do in Teesside During The Six Week Summer Holidays 2024

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The six week summer holidays are upon us, and if you're anything like me you'll be worrying about how to keep the kids entertained. Teesside offers a whole host of activities and experiences for families to immerse themselves in. From outdoor escapades to educational experiences, here are the best ways to make the most of the six week summer holidays in Teesside.

Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

What To Do in Teesside During The Six Week Summer Holidays

Week 1: 22nd July -28th July

  • 22nd - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 23rd - Funky Forensics at Hopetown, Darlington
  • 23rd - Cillian O'Connor: My Magic World at Middlesbrough Town Hall
  • 24th - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 24th - Blissful Butterflies at Hopetown, Darlington
  • 24th - Robin Hood at Middlesbrough Theatre
  • 25th - Space Themed Fun Day at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
  • 26th - 28th - Summer Sounds Music Festival
  • 26th - House of Foliage pot painting workshop at Ormesby Hall
  • 27th - Orange Pip Market, Middlesbrough
  • 28th - Saltburn Food Festival

Week 2: 29th July - 4th August

  • 29th - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 30th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 31st - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 1st - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 2nd - Dragonfly Walk at RSPB Saltholme
  • 2nd - Story Time with Captain Raggy Beard at Preston Park Museum
  • 2nd - 4th - SIRF Stockton International Riverside Festival
  • 2nd - House of Foliage Planted Terrarium workshop at Ormesby Hall
  • 3rd - 4th - Magic Show at Preston Park Museum
  • 3rd - 4th - Colourscape at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park

Week 3: 5th August - 11th August

  • 5th - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 6th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 6th - Rock Pool crafts with Andrea at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park
  • 7th - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 7th - Rock Pool crafts with Andrea at Dorman Museum
  • 8th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 8th - Fly High With Pride with Dawn Belshaw at Hopetown, Darlington
  • 9th - Story Time with Elizabeth Baker at Preston Park Museum
  • 9th - 11th - Saltburn Folk Festival
  • 9th - House of Foliage Kokedama workshop at Ormesby Hall
  • 9th - 11th - Charlie Cook's Favourite Book at Middlesbrough Town Hall
  • 10th - 11th - Magic Show at Preston Park Museum

Week 4: 12th August - 18th August

  • 12th - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 13th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 13th - Nature Crafts with Wildthings Saltburn at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park
  • 14th - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 14th - Nature Crafts with Wildthings Saltburn at Dorman Museum
  • 15th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 16th - Doctor Dolittle outdoor theatre production at Flatts Lane Country Park
  • 16th - Story Time with Captain Raggy Beard at Preston Park Museum
  • 16th - House of Foliage pot painting workshop at Ormesby Hall
  • 17th - Big Science Workshop at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park
  • 17th - 18th - Teddy's Bear Picnic at Preston Park Museum
  • 17th - 18th - Middlesbrough Mela, Albert Park

Week 5: 19th August - 25th August

  • 19th - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 20th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 20th - Paper Lantern Crafts with Adele at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park
  • 21st - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 21st - Paper Lantern Crafts with Adele at Dorman Museum
  • 22nd - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 23rd - Story Time with Captain Raggy Beard at Preston Park Museum
  • 23rd - House of Foliage Terrarium workshop at Ormesby Hall
  • 24th - Reptile Encounter at Dorman Museum
  • 24th - 25th - Between The Tides Festival Redcar

Week 6: 26th August - 1st September

  • 26th - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall
  • 26th - Big Science at Preston Park Museum
  • 27th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 28th - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall
  • 29th - Get Crafty at Preston Park Museum
  • 30th - Story Time with Captain Raggy Beard at Preston Park Museum
  • 31st - Dino Day at Dorman Museum
  • 31st - Orange Pip Market, Middlesbrough
Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Firm Favourite Days Out in Teesside

As well as these special events happening in Teesside during the six week summer holidays, I thought it also best to mention some firm favourites for keeping the kids occupied.

Soft Play

  • World of Play - Dormanstown
  • Planet Kidz - Redcar
  • The Play Factory - Thornaby
  • Middlesbrough Sports Village - Middlesbrough
  • Fun Shack - Stockton

Outdoor Activities

  • Teessaurus Park
  • Stewart Park
  • Kirkleatham Walled Gardens
  • Albert Park
  • Air Trail Tees Barrage
  • RSPB Saltholme
  • Danby Lodge National Park
  • Kirkleatham Owl Centre

Indoor Activities

  • Level X - Middlesbrough
  • Ice Skating - Billingham Forum
  • Butterfly World

Museums

  • Preston Park Museum
  • Dorman Museum
  • Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
  • Beamish Museum

Farms

  • Newham Grange Farm
  • Tweddle Farm
  • Monk Park Farm
Location: Middlesbrough, UK

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