Preston Park Museum & Grounds
📍 Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RH, UK
About Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Preston Park Museum & Grounds, a highly-rated visitor attraction with an impressive 4.6/5 stars from over 5,000 Google reviews, offers a captivating day out for all ages. Nestled within beautiful riverside parkland, this unique destination invites guests to step back in time and enjoy a wealth of engaging experiences, perfect for families and history enthusiasts alike.
Explore History & Heritage
At the heart of the estate stands a magnificent Georgian mansion, housing fascinating exhibits that delve into local life and history. Visitors can wander through thoughtfully curated displays, offering insights into the region's past. A major highlight is the meticulously recreated Victorian street, where guests can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of a bygone era, exploring various shops and businesses as they would have appeared centuries ago.
Riverside Grounds & Family Adventures
Beyond the museum, the expansive riverside grounds provide ample space for outdoor enjoyment. The popular new playground area is a particular favourite, designed to entertain children of all ages for hours. Guests can also discover the enchanting Butterfly World and enjoy refreshments at the recently renovated cafe. Many visitors appreciate the great value for money, with tickets often offering return visits for a full year, making Preston Park an ideal choice for repeated family fun.
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📍 Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RH, UK
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My children had a great time playing for hours at the park here. There is so many different things to play on and its been done up since my last visit which i didn’t think could be improved and it was so over the moon. Lovely cafe here reasonably priced food and drink and nice clean toilets to use. They also have a big skate park here where it can be used for skates, skate boards, bikes and scooters. Absolutely brilliant fun for most ages, probably 5+. Lots of places to eat a picnic on the grass or tables and lots of walks to do here. Right by the water gives you lively views to enjoy also. The Museum is great place and the children will enjoy that too walking down a victorian street. Parking is free, which can only be a bonus as there are not many places that do that anymore. So come to Preston Park!!!
New playground area is lovely, good for all ages. The cafe is now renovated with modern toilets as always a bonus. Butterfly world is always a hot, they live the meercats and other creatures inside. The museum is very affordable to get into, an annual family pass is worth it. Kids love the old street and especially the sweet shop. There is a river walking distance that they can go and feed the ducks. The skate park also excellent for all ages, scooters and bikes.
What a lovely day out! Great price, pay once and can return for a full year! There are some great exhibitions on lots to see! The mock street was so fascinating. Lovely grounds to walk around and have a picnic too! Highly recommend.
It's a nice place to walk around on a warm day, quite a bit of construction going on at the minute to extend the museum, though. The woods are beautiful and peaceful and good for exercising whether you're just out to walk the dog or go for a run. Also has toilets and a completely free car park, although it was pretty packed especially considering the kids are at school.
Museum takes you back in time and there is plenty to see over 3 floors, it's like a smaller beamish museum but a bit more familiar. Butterfly world Amazing, new playground getting built, skate park, public toilets and plenty walks, and it's free to park. Buy a ticket and it lasts for a year.