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Albert Park

Albert Park in the autumn

Albert Park is a beautiful green oasis just outside the town centre. The park covers almost 30 hectares, and includes play equipment for both younger and older children.

With wide open spaces and a central tree-lined avenue, it's the perfect place to walk the dog, meet friends, take the family, or just relax. Albert Park is one of seven parks in Middlesbrough to hold the prestigious Green Flag award.

Opening times

Albert Park gates

Open every day from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Please note, the park gates are locked at 5:30pm.

Albert Park visitor centre

Open every day, from 9am until 4pm

Address

Address: Albert Park, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LB

What to do

If you're looking for something a little more energetic, you can hire a tennis court or take a spin on the rollerskating rink. You can find out more about times and prices below. Or why not lace up your running shoes and take part in the weekly Albert Park parkrun? It happens every Saturday at 9am, and it's free to enter. Find out more and register on the parkrun website. If you can't make it to parkrun on Saturday, the route is marked out around the park so you can run (or walk) it any time you like.

With the Dorman Museum so close by (Linthorpe Road entrance), why not visit both and make a day of it? Food is available from the park cafe in the visitor's centre, or from Dressers Tea Room at the museum.

Roller skating

Daily, 9am to 4pm (last ticket at 2:50pm)

Under 18s - £2.80 for one hour
Over 18s - £3.90 for one hour
Price includes rollerskate hire if needed. Please come to the visitor centre to pay (cash only).

Tennis

Daily, 9am to 4pm (last ticket at 2:30pm)

£5 per court for 90 minutes (maximum of 4 people per court)
Please come to the visitor centre to pay (cash only).

History

The park was officially opened by Prince Arthur of Connaught on 11 August 1868. It was built on land bought by Henry Bolckow specifically to provide a public park for the people of Middlesbrough as the town expanded.

Albert Park on a sunny day