What's on parks and countryside
Welcome to What's on Parks and Countryside. We are now planning the events for all our sites. If you would like to arrange an event - or give us some ideas about what you would like to do in Middlesbrough Parks - then please contact us at parksandcountryside@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Albert Park
Address: Albert Park, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS21 3LB
Telephone: 01642 829 319 (Skating ring and cafe)
Telephone: 01642 230 919 (Tennis court and bowling green, boat and lake)
For further information on the following events please download the 'Albert Park Events', leaflet from the 'downloads' section of this page.
EVENTS 2008 | |||
Date | Event | Description | Would appeal to... |
Thursday 24th July | Teddy Bears Picnic | 2pm to 4pm Bring Teddy and enjoy an afternoon in the park. Each child needs to be accompanied by a teddy. Snack packs available for first 100 booked places. Come and enjoy the entertainment! Meeting point: The Bandstand. Advanced booking is essential. | All |
Thursday 7th August | Countryside Comes to Town | 1pm to 4pm Come and pet the animals, look at the stalls and experience a slice of country life. Meeting point: The junior play area. | All |
| Tuesday 2nd September | Bat Night | 6:30 - 8:30pm Batty goings on! Do we have bats? Where are they? Come and find out! In collaboration with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. Meeting point: Albert Park Visitor Centre. | All |
| Sunday 12th October | Seed Gathering Sunday | 10:30 - 12 noon Come along and gather seeds and berries. Have a go at making your own paper pot from old newspapers to plant a seed in. Meeting point: The Pavillion. | All |
| Saturday 18th October | The Big Draw | 11:00am - 3:00pm Get ready to turn the Visitor Centre into a big art gallery. What will you draw? For further information please call: 01642 230919. Meeting point: Albert Park Visitors Centre. | All |
| Friday 24th October | Divali - Festival of Lights | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting point: Albert Park Visitors Centre. Advance booking is essential, for further information please call: 01642 230919. | All |
| Friday 31st October | Spook Night | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Scary, spooky and weird going-ons. Come prepared to be scared! Meeting point: Albert Park Visitors Centre. (Charges may apply) | All |
| Sunday 23rd November | Crafts for Christmas | 10:30 - 12 noon Make your own Advent Calendar. Get ready to start the countdown to Christmas! Meeting point: The Pavillion. (Charges may apply) | All |
| Sunday 30th November | Crafts for Christmas | 10:30pm - 12 noon. Make your own sequin bauble - a bit fiddly but sparkling good fun! Meeting point: The Pavillion. (Charges may apply) | All |
| Sunday 7th December | Crafts for Christmas | 10:30 - 12 noon Adult Christmas Wreath making. Meeting point: The Pavillion. (Charges may apply) | All |
| Saturday 13th December | Santa Visit | 10:30am - 1:00pm Santa makes a quick stop in Albert Park! Meeting point: Albert Park Visitors Centre. (Charges may apply) | All |