WITH the announcement today that Tees Valley will campaign to be crowned UK City of Culture in 2025 here are the venues and iconic landmarks that will play a pivotal part in the bid.
Darlington's Head of Steam
Railway museum on the route of the original Darlington to Stockton Railway line
Hullabaloo Theatre Company, Darlington
A pioneering children's theatre company creating quality work for children and young people
Mima
The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
Hartlepool Maritime Museum and Marina
Set to become part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Stockton’s Georgian Theatre
Hosts live music and events through the year
Transporter Bridge
The iconic bridge that helps define the identity of Middlesbrough
Darlington's Brick Train
A tribute to the town’s railway heritage
Temenos
Sculpture in the shadow of Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium
Roseberry Topping
The iconic hill on the edge of the North York Moors
Kirkleatham Museum near Redcar
Local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland
Stockton International Riverside Festival
Celebration of performing arts from around the world
Middlesbrough Mela
A multi-cultural celebration of Asian influences in the area
The Festival of Thrift
Celebration of all things thrifty and upcycled in Darlington
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Capturing the history of the iron industry in the Eston Hills
Stockton ARC
Plays host to countless music and theatre events throughout the year
Saltburn Pier and Lift
Victorian attractions that continue to draw the crowds
Middlesbrough’s Dorman Museum
A national science museum in the heart of the town
Billingham Folklore Festival
A celebration of music and dance from around the world
Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Home to watersports enthusiasts in the area
Heugh Gun Battery, Hartlepool
Marking the bombardment of the town during the First World War
Wynyard Hall Rose Garden
The multi-million pound attraction is due to open this summer
Cleveland Way
The national walking trail that takes in coastal views and sweeping hills
Preston Park Museum and Grounds
Celebrating Victorian life in the area
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Theatre venue due to undergo multi-million pound refurbishment
Globe Theatre, Stockton
Being restored to its former glory in the heart of the town
Darlington Civic Theatre
Hosts theatre and plays throughout the year
Caption Cook Birthplace Museum
Tells the story of one of the world’s greatest navigators and mariners
What do you think should be included in the bid? Leave your comments below
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