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Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima)
mima is the useful museum, a civic institution that promotes art as a tool for social change.
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Preston Park museum and grounds
Nestled alongside the River Tees, Preston Hall, a former Georgian gentleman’s residence and once home to local industrial magnate Robert Ropner, houses a vast collection of artefacts which tell the story of Stockton-On-Tees.
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The Dorman Museum
Sitting just outside Middlesbrough town centre, the Dorman Museum is a great day out for everyone.
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Mount Grace Priory
Operated by English Heritage and owned by the National Trust, Mount Grace Priory is one of the country’s most important Carthusian ruins.
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Roseberry Topping
The striking outline of Roseberry Topping, affectionately known as 'Yorkshire's Matterhorn', is visible for miles around.
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RHS Garden Wisley
Situated near to Woodlands Park Hotel, Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and undoubtedly one of the finest gardens in the world.
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