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Redcar is bursting with maritime history and influences from the sea. The oldest surviving lifeboat in the world is displayed in the Zetland Lifeboat Museum found on Redcar’s esplanade. Built in 1802 The ‘Zetland’ has saved over 500 lives.
Nearby the Redcar lifeboat station has the distinction of being one of the oldest of all lifeboat stations maintained around the coasts of the British Isles.
A short distance from the town is historic Kirkleatham, home to the Kirkleatham Old Hall Museum and the Sir William Turner Almshouses.
The museum is the principal local and social history museum for the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland.
Just on the edge of the town is Redcar Racecourse, which dates back over 125 years. If you are looking for a day packed with sheer excitement and spectacle, supported by the first class facilities, then look no further. A day at Redcar Racecourse is one that you will remember for a long time.
The Museum houses the worlds oldest lifeboat The Zetland. Built in 1802, The Zetland has saved over 500 lives. Other displays include replica fishermens cottage, gallery and local maritime history.
The unique atmosphere created at Redcar racecourse, coupled with the excellent facilities, guarantees that you will have a truly memorable day out.
Kirkleatham Owl Centre is home to one of the U.K.'s largest collection of owls.
Roseberry Topping is a distinctive hill on the border between North Yorkshire and the borough of Redcar and Cleveland. At 1049 ft (320 m), Roseberry Topping was traditionally thought to be the highest hill on the North York Moors.
Fully restored water-driven corn mill and Grade II Listed building. One of the most complete mills in the country with 4 floors of original machinery.
this is the oldest remaining water-balanced cliff lift in Britain. Height of the lift 120ft, length of track 207ft.
Small groups, top instructors, real rally cars and a loose surface special stage. Lots of fun!
Saltburn Miniature Railway is one of the country's famous 15 inch gauge railways.
The award wining Saltburn Smugglers is set in ancient fishermens cottages, which skillfully blends costumed characters with authentic sounds and smells.
Discover the special skills and customs of miners who helped make Cleveland the most important ironstone mining area in Victorian and Edwardian England
Gisborough Priory - The remains of a priory founded by Robert de Brus in AD1119 for Augustinian canons. One of the greatest monasteries in the North East.
This is a small volunteer-run museum showing the social, agricultural and commercial history of Guisborough.
Discover history and heritage at Winkies Castle Folk Museum. Winkies Castle is the smallest museum in the Teesside area with many unique hands-on artifacts from hundreds of years of Marske's history.
Mungle Jungle is an educational funworld for 10 years olds & under. This fully heated and enclosed facility provides a large variety of children's activities.
Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. A 17th Century house with exhibition and displays on coast and country, sea rescue, ironstone mining, social history and Kirkleatham Village.
Guisborough Forest & Walkway is situated in Pinchinthorpe on the outskirts of Guisborough. It is a gateway site to the North York Moors National Park and offers splendid views of Roseberry Topping to the south.
The 27th half marathon is to be held in Redcar. The 13 mile route takes runners from Redcar through Kirkleatham, Marske and along the sea front.
Indoor skate park consisting of ramps, grind rails, jump boxes and much more.
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