Why go
- Town in North Yorkshire, England.
- Served by Boon Hill Farm Airstrip.
History
Middlesbrough, colloquially known as Boro, is a port town and unitary authority of North Yorkshire, located in North East England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Tees, Middlesbrough forms part of the Borough of Middlesbrough, the Teesside built-up area and the Tees Valley. The town is governed by the Middlesbrough Council unitary authority, which is divided into twenty wards, as part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority along with Darlington, Hartlepool, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees. In 2021, it had a population of 148,215.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41, S20) · 1 route: Aberdeen
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Boon Hill Farm Airstrip; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Middlesbrough, 1 mi); routes include Tees Transporter Bridge, Transporter Bridge northbound, Transporter Bridge southbound.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Middlesbrough, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.