It is a place to be adventurous and take on adrenaline-fuelled activities on the river, at sea or on land. It is somewhere to immerse yourself among vibrant events and festivals and discover a rich industrial heritage.

Take on 'Air Trail', the biggest climbing adventure course of its kind in the UK overlooking the equally challenging white water rapids of the Olympic standard Tees Barrage course. Take a leap from The Transporter Bridge, the only bridge in England that you can bungee jump off and explore Hartlepool Marina, home to on-water activity including jet skiing, paddle boarding and power boating.

Entertain the little ones at The Hullabaloo in Darlington, the only dedicated children’s theatre north of London and enjoy the stunning countryside and coastline that can be found in Hartlepool and Redcar & Cleveland including the pretty, Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Tees Valley  – it’s a place that might just surprise you.