Hemlington Lake to Stainton and Thornton Guided Walk

Enjoy a gentle walk to discover the historic villages of Stainton and Thornton. Archaeology experts will be on the walk to explain more about the communities that once lived in the ancient villages and point out the hidden history in the landscape. The walk will include a visit to the churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul. The walk will be approximately 3 miles so wear comfortable walking shoes, come prepared for all weathers and bring a drink and snack. The walk will be led by Tees Archaeology and countryside staff from Middlesbrough Council.

Middlesbrough’s growing reputation as a vibrant and diverse town has been hard to miss in recent years, and has been enhanced again by the opening of Temenos, the new and spectacular piece of public art in Middlehaven. Temenos (literally translated as a ‘holy or sacred place’) has inspired this year’s festival to ask, ‘What do Middlesbrough people feel is special to them in the town?’

Meet at Hemlington Recreation Centre