Teesside refers to several towns in the north east portion of
England and includes Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and
Billingham. A quiet unassuming little
collection of villages, this is not the spot for active tourists preferring
high profile and busy cities. For those
who want to escape everyday life and just relax in a charming beach town
however, this is a lovely spot. Redcar
has been a prime tourist region for many years, in part due to its eight miles
of white sandy beaches. Today these beaches
are home to donkey rides on the sand, trampolines that line the beach, and cold
and delicious ice cream. At one end of
the beach lies a three kilometer stretch of grassland which provides unique
opportunities for exploration. Fossil
hunters will love digging through the sands on these beaches as it is said to
be a prime spot for the discovery of ancient Gryphea, also called devil s
toenails. Amusement parks and arcades
have spring up over the years to provide additional entertainment for locals and
visitors. Several key pubs and
nightclubs provide hours of activity and entertainment after the fun on the
beach has stopped. Local attractions
include the clock tower dedicated to King Edward VII, the Zetland Lifeboat
Museum and the grand Victorian Coatham Hotel.