Things to Do & Attractions in Middlesbrough

Arcades and Gaming Cafes

Belong Middlesbrough

Step into this gaming arena within Sports Direct for competitive play and casual sessions, with wheelchair access though no on-site facilities like toilets or baby changing areas.

Cinemas and Theatres

Cineworld Middlesbrough

This 11-screen multiplex at Middlesbrough Leisure Park offers family-friendly movie showings including special junior sessions, plus a mezzanine bar, snack counter and accessible facilities with onsite parking.

Museums and Art Galleries

Dorman Museum

Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history, world cultures and local heritage at this welcoming museum on Linthorpe Road. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking, restaurant facilities and toilets throughout.

Escape Rooms

Escape Games Middlesbrough

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together in thrilling themed rooms on Linthorpe Road. Snacks available onsite, or pack your own picnic to fuel your detective work between adventures.

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Fuzzy Eds at Coulby Farm

This Middlesbrough soft play centre keeps children up to 12 entertained with dedicated zones for younger tots, plus an onsite restaurant and free parking for families.

Sports and Fitness

Goals Teesside

Bring the family for 5-a-side football action at this popular soccer centre, offering pitch hire and party packages in a wheelchair-accessible venue that's perfect for active days out.

Go Karting and Driving

Level X

Race around the track at this thrilling go-karting venue offering high-speed action for all the family, with on-site dining, baby facilities and full wheelchair access at Captain Cook Square.

Museums and Art Galleries

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

Discover contemporary exhibitions and creative displays at this accessible Centre Square gallery, complete with onsite dining and parking facilities for a comfortable family cultural day out.

Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

Middlesbrough Sports Village

An action-packed venue offering swimming, skating and play facilities where children can burn energy across indoor and outdoor activity zones designed to keep young ones entertained.

Children's Farms

Newham Grange Country Farm

Get up close to friendly farm animals at this Middlesbrough attraction, where little ones can meet ponies, goats, sheep and cattle, plus enjoy picnic areas and an onsite restaurant.

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Our Funhouse

This indoor soft play venue at Newport South Business Park offers active fun for children with onsite parking and snacks available, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing areas.

Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

Rainbow Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough

Active families can splash in two pools and enjoy six courts for sports at this well-equipped leisure complex in Coulby Newham, with parking, accessible facilities and onsite refreshments.

Climbing

Rock Antics

Scale challenging walls and test your climbing skills at this exciting indoor venue, though note facilities are limited with no toilets or wheelchair access on site.

Parks and Playgrounds

RSPB Saltholme

This wheelchair and pushchair-friendly nature reserve welcomes families with full accessibility throughout, including adapted facilities and baby changing areas for comfortable wildlife watching adventures.

Parks and Playgrounds

Stewart Park

Explore vast woodlands and nature trails at this Middlesbrough park, featuring a playground, animal corner and restaurant – perfect for family picnics and outdoor adventures.

Crazy Golf

Stokesley Golf Range

Perfect your putting skills at this entertaining crazy golf venue with onsite facilities including parking, toilets and snacks available to purchase throughout your visit.