Stockton-on-Tees
Places to stay in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
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Stockton-on-Tees was where passenger railways began, and that history still shapes the town, from Preston Park and Museum to the wider pull of the Locomotion Hotel's name. It sits on the River Tees in County Durham, a working town with green space woven through it rather than a chocolate-box destination, and that makes it a practical, well-connected base for exploring the wider Tees Valley.
That attraction is the Teesside White Water Centre, a genuine draw for anyone after an active day out, and it's joined by Hardwick Park for walking and wildlife, Preston Park and Museum for a look back at the town's story, and family-friendly options including Funky Monkeys, Air Trail and TeamSport Indoor Karting. Wynyard Woodland Park Planetarium adds something different for a rainy afternoon, while Billingham Forum Ice Arena rounds out the options for families wanting to fill a full day.
Stockton-on-Tees works well as a base for a family break built around outdoor activity and a bit of history, or as a stopover for those exploring the Tees Valley more widely. With lodges by the lake, hotels in the centre, and a campsite by the white water course, the range of places to stay matches the spread of things to do.
Where to stay in Stockton-on-Tees(16)
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Visitors tend to split between the town centre and its greener edges. In Stockton itself there's a solid run of hotels and b&bs, from the Hampton by Hilton and Metro Inns Teesside to smaller options like Kingswood Guest House, Lillium House and OutRam 26, plus characterful pub stays such as the Dun Cow Inn. For something more self-contained, the Holmewood Lakes lodges - Dove, Hummingbird, Kingfisher, Lovebird, Mandarin, Nightingale and Phoenix among them - offer self-catering by the water, and White Water Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite gives touring visitors a spot close to one of the area's best-known attractions.
Abbeyfield Lodge
1 Abbeyfield Drive, Stockton-on-Tees
Dun Cow Inn
43 Front Street, Stockton-on-Tees
Hampton By Hilton Stockton On Tees
Church Road, Stockton-on-tees
Lillium House
Humble Knowle Farm, Stockton-on-Tees
Locomotion Hotel
6a Station Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Metro Inns Teesside
North Tees Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees
OutRam 26
26 Outram Street, Stockton-on-Tees
Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
636 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-tees
Things to Do in Stockton-on-Tees(19)
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Where to Eat in Stockton-on-Tees(87)
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Eating out here is broad rather than showy, with close to a hundred restaurants and cafes across the town. Bennetts Fish and Chips is the obvious choice for a classic seaside-style meal despite being well inland, Bentley's Coffee Shop suits a slower morning, and Barnacles and Barwicks offer more sit-down options. Amped Up! Music Bar & Venue brings live entertainment into the mix for evenings out, and Aspen Gardens and Bethanie's give a bit more variety for those staying a few nights.
Attractions Near Stockton-on-Tees
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2 mi
Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside
Thornaby · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Ninja Adventure
Preston · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Goals Teesside
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Dorman Museum
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
GoClimb Billingham Forum
Billingham · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Level X
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Escape Games Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Rock Antics
Middlesbrough · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Stockton-on-Tees(1)
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White Water Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £31/night
Drovers Way Holiday Caravan Park
⭐ 4.4
Tilery Cottage Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.6
Cooks View Motorhome Stop
⭐ 4.9 · from £17/night
Donnewell Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
The Beeches Certificated Site
⭐ 4.7
Wyke Lodges and Touring Caravans
⭐ 4.6 · from £38/night
Ashfield Caravan Park
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Stockton-on-Tees(21)
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Holmewood Lakes - Dove Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,267
Holmewood Lakes - Hummingbird Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,367
Holmewood Lakes - Kingfisher Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,267
Holmewood Lakes - Lovebird Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,267
Holmewood Lakes - Mandarin Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,267
Holmewood Lakes - Nightingale Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,367
Holmewood Lakes - Phoenix Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,367
Holmewood Lakes - Swan Lake Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,367
Common questions about Stockton-on-Tees
How many campsites are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 1 campsites in and around Stockton-on-Tees, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Stockton-on-Tees have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Stockton-on-Tees offer an electric hook-up.
How many holiday cottages are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 21 self-catering cottages in and around Stockton-on-Tees.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes — 11 of the 21 Stockton-on-Tees cottages we list allow pets.
Where can I stay in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 16 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Stockton-on-Tees.
What is there to do in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 19 attractions and things to do in and around Stockton-on-Tees.
Where can I eat in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 87 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Stockton-on-Tees.
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