Browse through the listings below to choose either a new challenging activity or somewhere different to go for a drink and a meal.
Fancy a relaxed afternoon taking in some picture-perfect local scenery? Well, a journey on The Teesside Princess might be just the ticket.
You can choose from day and evening cruises; and even better, you can hire the 'Princess' for your own private event.
Additional Info:
Address: Endeavour Northern Limited,
Castlegate Quay,
Riverside,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 1BZ
Tel: 01642 608038
Website: http://www.princessrivercruises.co.uk
A magnificent replica of the Captain James Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour based right here on the River Tees at Stockton is the perfect venue for your private function.
A great place for events, functions, historical re-enactments and dining.
Additional Info:
Address: Castlegate Quay,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 1BZ
Tel: 01642 608109
Website: http://www.hmbarkendeavour.co.uk
Sailing, kayaking, bell-boating and power-boating, corporate multi-sports.
Superb meeting and hospitality facilities and corporate teambuilding days.
Additional Info:
Address: Castlegate Quay,
Moat Street,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 3AZ
Tel: 01642 528689
Website: http://www.teesactive.co.uk
A community rowing club catering for racing, recreational and adaptive rowing. One of the oldest continually operating clubs in the world. Welcoming new members at any time.
Additional Info:
Address: C/o The River Tees Watersports Centre,
The Slipway,
North Shore,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 2NL
Tel: 01740 630745
Website: http://www.teesrowingclub.co.uk
Hone your skills and share your passions with fellow canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts.
Additional Info:
Address: Castlegate Quay,
Riverside,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 1BZ
Tel: 01325 264906
Website: http://www.stccweb.org.uk
Sailing on the Tees can be relaxing, challenging and exciting. Traditional craft, dinghy and small motor sailors can enjoy miles of quiet water from the Barrage to Worsall.
Additional Info:
Address: River Tees Watersports Centre,
The Slipway,
Dugdale Street,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 2NL
Tel: 01642 551474
Website: http://www.tbusa.org.uk/
Hone your skills and share your passions with fellow dragonboaters.
Additional Info:
Address: c/o The River Tees Watersports Centre,
The Slipway,
North Shore,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 2NL
Tel: 01642 628940
Website: http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/powerhousedragonboatclub/page1.phtml
Freestyle, racing and recreational jet-skiing.
Additional Info:
Website: http://www.teespwc.co.uk
Hone your skills and share your passion with likeminded waterskiers.
Additional Info:
Address: Tees Barrage,
Navigation Way,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 2QW
Tel: 07886 972958
Website: http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/teeswaterski
The Talpore has sizzling steaks and grills, along with some surprisingly different dishes, to order. While the restauraunt is busy you're sure to find a cosy corner to relax in. The great value, traditional pub grub is always top notch and quickly served either in the bar or beet garden.
With the Premier Inn hotel right next door, this is a great choice for visitors to the area.
Additional Info:
Address: Whitewater Way,
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6QB
Tel: 01642 671573
Website: http://www.beefeater.co.uk/ourRestaurants/locator/details/?id=10&q=stockton-on-tees
Hotel - High quality but low budget! You're guaranteed a very comfortable sleep in modern and fresh surroundings and the views down to the Tees Barrage are brilliant!
Additional Info:
Address: Whitewater Way,
Tees Barrage,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6QB
Tel: 0871 5279048
Website: http://www.premierinn.com
This picturesque caravan site is just the perfect place for visitors to the area.
The White Water Caravan Club Site is open all year round and is in a very handy location for those of you who want to watch or take part in some of the brilliant watersport activities that are just a hop, skip and jump from the site.
Additional Info:
Address: Tees Barrage,
Stockton-On-Tees,
TS18 2QW
Tel: 01642 634880
Website: http://www.caravanclub.co.uk
Home to many river-based sports clubs. Facilities include Bar and function room.
Additional Info:
Address: The Slipway,
Dugdale Street,
North Shore,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 2NL
Tel: 01642 628940
Website: http://www.rtwc.co.uk
Restaurant - Indian
This beautiful riverside restaurant is the perfect location to meet friends and enjoy a range of contemporary and traditional Indian dishes.
Additional Info:
Address: Castlegate Mill,
Castlegate Quay,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3BB
Tel: 01642 677144
Website: http://www.cafeindigostockton.co.uk

Hone your skills and share your passions with Yarm Angling Club members.
Additional Info:
Address: 4 Blenavon Court,
Yarm.
TS15 9AN
Tel: 01642 786444
Website: http://www.yarm-anglingclub.co.uk
The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust offers some beautiful riverside nature and heritage walks; contact them if you would like to get involved in looking after your local environment.
Additional Info:
Tel: 01287 636382
Website: http://www.teeswildlife.org
Come and visit our beautiful Riverside Park and Museum. The park is the perfect place for walking the dog. And the play area is just the thing to make sure the kids get a bit of safe outdoor fun.
Make sure you pop into the quaint little coffee shop Café Tees and spoil yourself with one of the delicious cakes on offer.
For all you culture vultures a visit to the Preston Hall Museum is a must; take a step back in time and take a look at the Victorian Street with traditional replica buildings.
And for those of you looking to tie the knot - The Ballrom at Preston Hall is a fantastic placed to get hitched. Contact Stockton Council's Registration Services Team to find out more about Marriages and Civil Partnerships at this spectacular venue.
Additional Info:
Address: Yarm Road,
Eaglescliffe,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 3RH
Tel: 01642 527375 (Museum) or 01642 526871 (Park)
Website: http://www.stockton.gov.uk/prestonhall
Riverside Restaurant - Italian
Mama Mia! There's nothing better than sharing a glass of vino (or two) and a delicious bowl of pasta with friends. It's even nicer when you do it in this gorgeous riverside restaurant. Once you've eaten remember to nip upstairs and have a drink in Joes Lounge Bar - perfect riverside viewing!
Additional Info:
Address: Castlegate Quay,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 3BB
Tel: 01642 608253
Website: http://www.joerigatoni.co.uk
This lovely riverside pub offers a brilliant atmosphere, nice comfy surroundings and tasty pub food. And best of all;The Blue Bell has a huge outdoor decked seating area and a very pretty lawned garden that leads right down to the banks of the river. A perfect way to spend a lovely summer evening.
Additional Info:
Address: 663 Yarm Road,
Eaglescliffe,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS16 0JF
Tel: 01642 780 358
Riverside Restaurant - Italian
A must-visit restaurant for lovers of Italian food. Truly scrumptious!
Additional Info:
Address: 1st Floor Castlegate Mill,
Castlegate Quay,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3BB
Tel: 01642 614040
Boatmanship and water safety training.
Additional Info:
Address: The Cadet Centre,
Martinet Road,
Thornaby,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS17 0AS
Tel: 07720416534
Website: http://units.ms-sc.org/stockton
Our world-class facilities are currently being redeveloped and we expect to re-open in Spring 2011.
Additional Info:
Address: Tees Barrage Way,
Tees Barrage,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS18 2QW
Tel: 01642 528689
Website: http://www.tbiwwc.co.uk/