Stockton-on-Tees

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 with your mates whilst studying here! The town is home to the Durham International Study Centre Queen’s Campus, where you’ll receive a high level of support to help you settle into UK life.

Whether it’s a trip to Butterfly World at Preston Park or a stroll around Preston Park Museum, you’ll never be short of things to do whilst living here. You could even hire a boat by the river for the day- the perfect Insta opportunity! For those students who feel like an adrenaline rush, why not try out some kayaking or have a go in a rubber dingy at the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre?

All that studying can definitely make you feel hungry, and luckily for students living here, there are plenty of delicious eateries to visit! Visit the Hope and Union restaurant for a juicy burger, or the Kaminaki Greek Taverna for some scrumptious Greek cuisine.

This cosy little town is great for studying and concentrating, with a nice choice of pubs when you want to chill out. Check out our student accommodation in Stockton-on-Tees (see below), book your room and then, all you need to do is relax and make yourself at home in this picturesque Northern town once you move in.

Our Properties in Stockton-On-Tees

Infinity House | View Rooms

Rialto Court | View Rooms

  • The River Tees

    Situated right on the River Tees, a well known feature in the North East, 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.

  • 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. .

  • Shopping

    Only a 10 minute bus journey away is Teesside Park, a large retail shopping park offering a wide selection of food and clothing stores. Even closer is Stockton High Street, a 5 minute walk away: offering groceries, pharmacies, a post office, and much more.

  • 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. ,

  • Leisure

    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.  . .

  • Where to Eat?

    From small local pubs and restaurants to popular chain restaurants like Five Guys, Pi za Express, Nandos and TGI’s, Stockton offers many food places. Yarm was voted “Best High Street”, with some of the most exclusive restaurants in the North East.