Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough

Name: Tees Transporter Bridge
Address: Ferry Rd, Middlesbrough, TS2 1PL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1642 727265

#3 among attractions in Middlesbrough

Top attraction, Bridge, Boat or ferry

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Facts and practical information

The Tees Transporter Bridge, also referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, is a bridge in northern England. It is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees and the longest remaining transporter in the world. The bridge's Winch House is grade II listed as are its piers. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 17 October 1911 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 54°35'4"N, 1°13'41"W

Address

Ferry RdMiddlesbrough TS2 1PL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1642 727265

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Day trips

Tees Transporter Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cleveland Centre, Riverside Stadium, Club Bongo, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough
19 min walk • The Cleveland Centre, is a shopping centre in the town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. It is owned by Middlesbrough Council, previous Waypoint New Frontier until 2022. It was renamed The Mall in 2011 but reverted to the original name the following year.
0.6 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
16 min walk • The Riverside Stadium is a football stadium in Middlesbrough, England, which has been the home of Middlesbrough since it opened in 1995.
0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Bongo, Middlesbrough
12 min walk • Bongo Club, also known as Club Bongo International, is a reggae club and one of the oldest nightclubs in Middlesbrough, England. The club is located on Bridge Street West near Middlesbrough Railway Station. It closed in June 2017 due to its licence being revoked after a man was attacked at the club.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Middlesbrough
19 min walk • MIMA, or Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, is a contemporary art gallery based in the centre of Middlesbrough, England. The gallery was formally launched on Sunday 27 January 2007; since 2014 it has been part of Teesside University.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Temenos, Middlesbrough
11 min walk • The Tees Valley Giants was intended as a £15 million series of five art installations by sculptor Anish Kapoor and structural designer Cecil Balmond.
0.9 miNW
Park
Teessaurus Park, Middlesbrough
23 min walk • Teessaurus Park is a 10 acre urban grassland recreational area and sculpture park opened in 1979 in the Riverside Park light industrial estate, Middlesbrough, on the southern bank of the River Tees.
0.6 miS
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough
16 min walk • Middlesbrough Town Hall is a municipal facility located in Albert Road in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1 miS
Universities and schools
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
26 min walk • Teesside University is a public university with its main campus in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire in North East England. It has over 21,000 students studying in the UK, according to the 2020/21 HESA student record.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
North Ormesby, Middlesbrough
28 min walk • North Ormesby is an area in the town of Middlesbrough, in the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. The area has gained the common nickname of Doggy, it is of unknown origin.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Haverton Hill, Middlesbrough
34 min walk • Haverton Hill is an area within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Once considered a part of Billingham, Haverton Hill was once a thriving industrial community which has suffered significant depopulation since the 1960s as a result of pollution.
~1600 ftS
Universities and schools
Middlesbrough College, Middlesbrough
8 min walk • Middlesbrough College, located on one campus at Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, is the largest college on Teesside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tees Transporter Bridge open?

Tees Transporter Bridge is open:

Monday 7:15 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Tuesday 7:15 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Wednesday 7:15 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Thursday 7:15 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Friday 7:15 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Tees Transporter Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Middlesbrough College, Middlesbrough (8 min walk), Temenos, Middlesbrough (11 min walk), Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough (16 min walk), Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough (16 min walk).

How to get to Tees Transporter Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tees Transporter Bridge:

Ferry

Middlesbrough • Lines: A178 (2 min walk)
Port Clarence • Lines: A178 (2 min walk)

Bus

Transporter Bridge North • Lines: 58A (4 min walk)
Clarences Kickwall • Lines: 1, 58A (7 min walk)

Train

Middlesbrough (12 min walk)