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Preston Park Museum & Grounds

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom•4.6(5.3k)•Country Park, Museum

Explore a Victorian Street, interactive museum galleries, and riverside parkland with scheduled family events throughout the year near the River Tees.

Preston Park is a heritage destination located near the River Tees in Stockton-on-Tees, combining a museum with expansive grounds offering activities for all ages. The venue features museum galleries showcasing art exhibitions and interactive displays, including dedicated children's exhibitions like 'All Aboard!' which has been specially created for younger visitors. The park itself includes a reconstructed Victorian Street where visitors can step back in time, scenic river walkways, and regular seasonal events such as Viking Weekends, Halloween celebrations, and themed family workshops. The venue is particularly suitable for families with young children, offering sessions like 'Making a Mess' for under 5s and interactive family workshops. Amenities include the Park Cafe for food and refreshments, and the grounds are pushchair-friendly and dog-friendly, making it accessible for families with varying needs. Throughout the year, Preston Park hosts diverse programming including art exhibitions, educational workshops, and immersive historical experiences, providing both cultural enrichment and outdoor recreation in a single location.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Contact venue for details

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Park Cafe

On-site cafe offering food and drink refreshments

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Google Reviews

4.6(5.3k reviews)
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Craig McCabe

Craig McCabe

a month ago

Visited here with my five year old who absolutely loved it. You pay once per day so if the little ones want to go back round after playing on the park it's fine. There are two sections here. 1) The butterfly's 2) A lizard / meerkat section. Within the butterfly section there are some koi carp in a little pond. You basically what round all the plants and watch all the butterflys. There are so many in the area it's really good. I would definitely recommend for anyone with you g kids

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Mr Jammy James

Mr Jammy James

2 months ago

I really enjoyed Preston Park Museum & Grounds it was absolutely incredible! 😁 I want to go again I had the best time! There's lots of history to look at. The winter garden and an outside garden are just so beautiful! The Victorian street is really fun to look around and you can get an idea on what Eaglescliffe looked like all those years ago. The exhibition for La Voix was fabulous! I got myself a magnet with La Voix on. The massive park is really good to spend time outside on walks. From the train station it wasnt a far walk. I will definitely revisit this place. I was so upset leaving.

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Bev Godfrey

Bev Godfrey

2 months ago

Great place to spend a day out 🥰 Museum has exhibitions which change , we saw an immersive artwork which was superb. Museum entry is a one off charge that lasts a year! Great value. Butterfly world still the main event 😊

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Keily Moses

Keily Moses

5 months ago

Preston park was always a place enjoyed as a child and still do to this day. A lot of necessary renovation work so armoury was off limits. Wonderful staff who were consistently friendly. What made the visit was the last Voix meet and greet/exhibition. To have such a wide and varied attendance or all ages and abilities. Apologies for not getting names but had a fantastic chat with the lady who was stood at the exhibit for la voix (Pauline i think so sorry if wrong) who made time to take about the community in the area..the other gentleman (who only works a fri) on the flowers exhibition again (as with all staff)was passionate about his job and clearly enjoyed his role. The flowers exhibit was so emmersive and from babies up enjoyed it. The old street was as I remember and thank you to all again for making this a safe space for so many in the community and celebrating success and difference. Thank you. Aside from this..admission for a yearly pass to return as many times in the year is more than worth it. Family friendly with both play park and interactive spaces..nice cafe.

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Elise

Elise

5 months ago

Lovely museum, loved the collections and how they are displayed. Great if you have younger children as it’s spacious and lots to keep their attention. The perfume exhibit is mesmerising too! The coffee shop has good options but have to say when we visited on a weekday, at 3pm-the staff were not very friendly and quite rude. Didn’t put us off visiting but not a very welcoming experience.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Preston Park Museum & Grounds

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Preston Park Museum & Grounds

Is Preston Park Museum & Grounds free to visit?

Preston Park Museum & Grounds is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Preston Park Museum & Grounds dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Preston Park Museum & Grounds.

Is there parking at Preston Park Museum & Grounds?

Yes, Preston Park Museum & Grounds has on-site parking.

Is there food at Preston Park Museum & Grounds?

Yes — Park Cafe is on site at Preston Park Museum & Grounds. On-site cafe offering food and drink refreshments

Is Preston Park Museum & Grounds pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Preston Park Museum & Grounds is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Preston Park Museum & Grounds?

Preston Park Museum & Grounds is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Preston Park Museum & Grounds by public transport?

Tees Small Gauge Railway station is approximately 4 minutes' walk from Preston Park Museum & Grounds.
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