Date: 22nd July - 3rd September 2023

Location: Preston Park Museum Yarm Road Stockton on Tees TS183RH

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Summer Party at Preston Park Museum and Grounds

22 July – 3 Sept

Save the date! It’s party time at Preston Park Museum this summer. They can’t wait to continue celebrating their special 70th birthday with you.

They are partying all summer long and everyone is invited so come and join in with arts and crafts, party games, stories, teddy’s bear picnic and party entertainers for non-stop family fun. You can also explore our museum galleries and Victorian Street or discover the outdoors in our Walled Garden, orchard and Woodland Walk for the perfect, big party-themed day out.

Arty Monday

Every Monday during the summer you can get creative with exciting family arts and crafts.

Storytelling Tuesday

Enjoy magical story adventures with expert storytellers every Tuesday over the summer.

  • Elizabeth Baker Storytelling (25 Jul, 1 and 8 Aug)
  • Captain Raggybeard (15, 29 Aug)
  • Curious Arts (22 Aug)

Little Green Fingers Thursday

Get closer to nature and enjoy an inspiring outdoor activity in the Walled Garden, orchard or Woodland Walk every Thursday.

Crafty Friday

Every Friday during the summer you can get creative with exciting family arts and crafts.

Saturday and Sunday Funday

Party entertainer Tom Rolfe will be bringing a weekend of family entertainment with a magic show, Punch and Judy, circus skills and balloon modelling (5-6 Aug and 12-13 Aug, 11am-3pm)

Teddy bear’s picnic

The popular teddy bear’s picnic is back! Bring your favourite teddy and a picnic to enjoy on Sunday 20 August for a ‘beary’ special day.

Party makeover

Don’t miss the party makeover in the Victorian Street and museum galleries and discover more about our collection through interactive birthday-themed activities.

Memory collecting

Help look back over the last 70 wonderful years by sharing a favourite memory about the museum or photo.

No booking required, see opening times.

Museum admission applies. When you purchase a ticket, you can return for unlimited free visits for 12 months.

Facilities

The park has many accessible paths, however there are also a number of rough and uneven pathways which can be difficult to navigate, especially in wet conditions.

The museum is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Wheelchairs and walkers are available to use throughout your visit, please ask a member of staff if you require assistance. Please be aware that our gardens are accessed via a gravel path.

Facilities include:
Visitor Visual Story
Free Entry for Carers
Relaxed Openings
Disabled Parking
Wheel Chair Hire
Hearing Induction Loop
Accessible Toilet Facilities
Lifts
Parent and Child Facilities
Assistance Dogs only allowed

Times

Preston Park is open 10-4 7 days a week during the school holidays.

Prices

Adult £5 Children | Over 60s | Students | Unwaged £3 Under 3s FREE Family: 1 adult + 3 children £10 Family: 2 adults + 3 children £15

Address

Preston Park Museum Yarm Road Stockton on Tees TS183RH

Road Directions

If using a Sat Nav, please use the postcode TS18 3RJ

Public Transport Directions

By train Preston Park Museum & Grounds is about a 12 minute walk from Eaglescliffe Railway Station, operated by Northern. Grand Central also run services between Sunderland and London. By bus The museum is on a well serviced bus route with a stop at the entrance to the grounds. For more information about public transport links, visit www.connectteesvalley.com or telephone Stockton Tourist Information on 01642 528130.

Area

Stockton-on-Tees

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