The Local Area

Settle into UK life and get to know Stockton-on-Tees to find out what’s on your doorstep.

Stockton-on-Tees is a quaint market town in County Durham with plenty of fun activities to enjoy, as well as lots of shops, pubs, and restaurants to visit whilst studying here!

Whether it’s a stroll along the river or a trip to the nearby coastline and countryside, you’ll never be short of things to do whilst living here. Check out our recommendations!

    • Opposite Rialto Court is Lidl, only a 2 minute walk away.

    • Opposite Infinity House is Sainsbury’s Local, less than a minute away.

    • From small local pubs and restaurants to popular chain restaurants like Five Guys, Pizza Express, Nandos and TGI’s, Stockton offers many food options.

    • Yarm was voted “Best High Street”, with some of the most exclusive restaurants in the North East.

    • Stockton offers UberEats and JustEat services as well as online grocery deliveries.

  • Thornaby Train Station

    • 2 minute walk from Infinity House

    • 5 minute walk from Rialto Court.

    • Direct train links to Newcastle, Manchester, and many other cities.

    Buses

    • Stockton High Street is a 5 minute walk away: offering groceries, pharmacies, a post office, pubs, salons and much more.

    • Durham University International Study Centre is a short 10 minute walk from Rialto Court and a 5 minute walk from Infinity House.

    • Only a 10 minute bus journey away is Teesside Park, a large retail shopping park offering a wide selection of food and clothing stores.

    • Alternatively, there is a small retail park with homeware and DIY shops next-door to Rialto.

    • Try Middlesbrough’s newest entertainment hub Level X.  Here you can ride go karts, go bowling, and play arcardes or try some mini golf at Putter Chaos.

    • For those who enjoy sports, Billingham Forum offers swimming, ice skating, gym facilities and much more.

Want to venture out of Stockton-on-Tees and see what’s nearby? Utilise the nearby transport links and see more of North England!

Explore What’s Nearby!

  • Durham

    A quaint historical city on the river with beautiful architecture, culture, and nature, a trip round Durham has much to offer. Why not explore the city only a 30 minute bus ride away, to see your future home?

  • Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

    From concerts at the Utilita arena or football games at St James’ Park, Newcastle has much to offer as the North East’s major city. Shopping in the Metrocentre and a great nightlife are just some of the activites to do in Newcastle, only an hour’s train ride away.

  • North Yorkshire

    The national park of the North York Moors is on our doorstep in the North East. Take in some of the beautiful scenery, enjoy the hikes and embrace the British countryside! You can also explore the historical city of York for a traditional English experience.

  • Parks and Beaches

    As you will be living close to the coast, we recommend visiting our local beaches, Saltburn and Seaton Carew, to enjoy fish and chips. Alternatively, Preston Park and Ropner Park offer a great country walk and a picnic. ,

  • Nightlife

    Although Stockton offers some quaint pubs, Middlesbrough remains a popular destination for students to experience Northern nightlife, with a variety of bars and clubs, particularly on Coporation Road and Bedford Street. .

  • The River Tees

    Situated right on the River Tees, Rialto Court and Infinity House offer stunning nearby river views. It is also a popular destination for water sports, including the Tees Barrage White Water Course and the UKs biggest high ropes course.