Billingham
Things to do in Billingham, County Durham
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Billingham is a working town in County Durham with a strong food scene. The restaurants here run the full spectrum, from casual neighbourhood spots to places where you might linger over a proper meal. The Peppermill Bistro stands out with a rating of 4.9 from 189 reviews. La Porto Italiano Ristorante and Grapevine both rate 4.6 from 579 reviews each, suggesting they draw steady custom. The Smouldering Cauldron (4.7 from 196 reviews) and The Porky Pint (4.6 from 215 reviews) offer different takes on dining out, while Frydays (4.2 from 142 reviews) provides something quicker.
If you are after something to do beyond eating, GoClimb Billingham Forum is an indoor climbing centre rated 4.7 from 36 reviews. It is housed in the Billingham Forum, which suggests a proper facility rather than a niche operation. This makes it a useful stop if you are visiting with people of varying appetites for activity—some can climb while others prepare for dinner, or you can do both.
Where to stay in Billingham
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Premier Inn Wolviston-Wynyard
Coal Lane, Stockton-on-tees
Metro Inns Teesside
North Tees Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees
Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees Teeside
Whitewater Way, Stockton-on-Tees
Hampton By Hilton Stockton On Tees
Church Road, Stockton-on-tees
Travelodge Middlesbrough
Newport Road, Middlesbrough
Thorpe Thewles Lodge
Off Durham Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough Centre Square
93-127 Albert Road, Middlesbrough
Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
Fry Street, Middlesbrough
Things to Do in Billingham(1)
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Where to Eat in Billingham(19)
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Billingham works best as a place to eat rather than as a base to stay. The town itself is straightforward and unpretentious, and the restaurants suggest it is the kind of place where locals know where the good food is.
Attractions Near Billingham
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Billingham Forum Ice Arena
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.4
1 mi
The Pottery Loft
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Clip 'n Climb Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Fun Shack Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Jump 360 Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
TeamSport Indoor Karting Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
RSPB Saltholme
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Fuzzy Ed's Horse & Jockey
Stockton-on-Tees · ⭐ 3.9
Camping in Billingham
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White Water Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £31/night
Tilery Cottage Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.6
Ashfield Caravan Park
⭐ 4.1
Drovers Way Holiday Caravan Park
⭐ 4.4
Donnewell Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Crimdon House Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Redcar Beach Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Wyke Lodges and Touring Caravans
⭐ 4.6 · from £38/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Billingham
All cottages in Billingham →Valley View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £477
The Summerhouse
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,446
The Old Moat Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,597
Todds House Farm
2 cottages · from £507
Ridley House
8 cottages · from £957
Hidden Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6
Calf House Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £377
Holmewood Lakes - Dove Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,267
Common questions about Billingham
What is there to do in Billingham?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Billingham.
Where can I eat in Billingham?
We list 19 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Billingham.
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