
What’s there
- Café on site
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Step into a world of wonder at the Dorman Museum, where the captivating history of Middlesbrough unfolds before your eyes.
Discover the largest public collections worldwide of locally made Linthorpe Art Pottery and visionary designs by Dr Christopher Dresser. Journey through Middlesbrough's history with eight permanent galleries including Town in Time, the Nelson Gallery, Earth in Space, local history, and natural world exhibits.
Features include Dressers Tearoom, a charming Victorian-style haven for refreshments, and the museum shop offering exclusive Dresser merchandise.
Whatever the age, there is something for everyone at the Dorman Museum. FREE entry for all visitors.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Travel sickness bands
- Loose changeLockers and old-fashioned car parks.
- Sick bagsYou only forget these once.
- Spare carrier bagFor the wet things. There are always wet things.
- Rucksack
- Bum bag
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