Tees Valley
About Tees Valley
Welcome to Tees Valley!
The River Tees' geographical valley is traditionally known as Teesdale. For centuries, north Tees was under the Prince-bishopric of Durham. Both Darlington and Stockton had ancient wards. Middleton St George, Hartlepool and Billingham were in Stockton ward, the latter two were also in a district called Hartness. South Tees was under a wapentake called Langbaurgh, which had been the Easton part of the ancient region of Cleveland, in Yorkshire's North Riding.
Urban districts (such as Eston, Billingham and Saltburn and Marske by the Sea) and parts of rural districts, as well as municipal boroughs (such as Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby-on-Tees and Redcar) and county boroughs (Middlesbrough) were merged into the County Borough of Teesside in 1968. However in 1974, the county borough was disbanded.
Our local community is full of vibrant groups and activities designed to connect people, reduce loneliness, and promote wellbeing.
What's On in Tees Valley
- Walk & Talk: Social walks to get active and meet new people.
- Mug Life: Coffee meet-ups and social chats in local cafes.
- The Parent Hive: Supportive sessions for parents to connect and share.
- Neuronauts: Creative workshops and activities for curious minds.
- The Lan Clan: Gaming and social events for all ages.
- Talent Trade Co.: Skills sharing and learning opportunities.
- Create & Connect: Arts, crafts, and social sessions to foster community.