Address: Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH, United Kingdom
Phone: +441642527375
Rating: 4.6
based on 492 reviews.
Park and Grounds
Pros:
"Preston Park is a fabulous facility for the area."
"Loads of space to go for a walk though the woods / around the park."
"The perfect place to enjoy a peaceful stroll and to admire the natural beauty."
"Dog friendly around the park."
"The park is very big and has things for different ages to play on."
"Really nice park for the children."
"The park area is fantastic, kids love the big climbing frame and slide."
Cons:
"Unfortunately it wasn't how I remember it by. Really has changed and not for the better in my opinion."
"The park outside was amazing if not a bit overcrowded."
"Parking is limited however."
"Parking is free but can be an issue."
"Looking a bit untidy since last time we were there."
"Thousands of people and virtually no staff. Come on guys get your act together and provide some customer service."
"The park itself is fantastic. There is a wide variety of activities for children of all ages."
Museum Experience
Pros:
"The historical displays within the hall are interesting, but limited in scope and don’t get changed that often."
"This is a fab museum. There is so much to look at and it is all interesting and very well labelled."
"Great outdoor fun for children (young and old) museum is just amazing, and you can wander around the old walled garden."
"Fantastic museum, so many wonderful Nd insightful exhibits that appeal to all ages."
"The museum, butterfly world and the grounds are fantastic."
"The museum has lots of interesting stuff, the Victorian shops are very well done and the garden really is the icing on the cake."
"Museum has done great exhibits and kids love the Victorian street."
Cons:
"Museum NOT dog friendly, so we did not go in."
"However, only the main museum is accessible - all of the Victorian street is cobbles and a step into every shop."
"The museum was very dusty and the outdoor street looked shabby, dirty shop windows with paint splatters on glass."
"The museum I think is not very good. There used to be more upstairs, it's all been changed in recent years and the upstairs is just one big room now with antiques in glass cabinets."
"Museum is good for adults but gets a bit boring for kids except for the outdoor parts."
"The museum is found very boring and it felt like I had just waisted the time that I had been in there."
"Visited today and sadly it's standards have gone downhill."
Amenities and Facilities
Pros:
"One last thing the parking is free which makes a change."
"Staff are always welcoming and helpful."
"Good size car park."
"Cafe serving refreshments and ice-cream."
"There are also toilets, a cafe and free parking."
"Toilets and parking is free."
"The facilities were much better than expected."
Cons:
"Managed to find a baby change table in the men's toilets next to a wall of urinals. Wasn't happy with this as no privacy at all."
"The only drawback was the wait at the tea bar."
"Needs more toilets and could improve the main cafe area."
"Mostly I would rate a 5 star but the bathrooms were awful."
"Toilets wasn't very clean tho and can get quite busy in kids holidays."
"Toilets could have been cleaner."
"Cafe shuts far to early though and so the public toilets.. said on notice they shut at 5 p.m. they were already locked at 4-30p.m."
Value and Accessibility
Pros:
"Pay for tickets once and visits for the next 12 months are free, if you keep the tickets safe."
"Great price for an annual ticket into the Museum and Gardens."
"The entry price is really good value, and even better the tickets are valid for a year!"
"Good value as entry is for the year and discount for those living in Sockton on Tees."
"It was £5 adult entry and I think that was reasonable."
"Only 3 quid a ticket for over 60s. Absolute bargain and the ticket lasts all year."
"It's a bargain at £3 for seniors (and this covers as many visits as you like for a year)."
Cons:
"However, only the main museum is accessible - all of the Victorian street is cobbles and a step into every shop."
"Pathways a bit of a nightmare for wheelchairs with all the potholes."
"The walk along the river is really nice however of taking young children be sure to keep them close as there is large parts of the river which are open and a child could easily get too close and fall in."
"If you plan to go into the hall itself, please bear in mind that they have put the price up quite considerably (from £5.00 for an annual ticket to £15.00)."
"The concrete is a bit rough compared to more modern parks from Mavericks etc."
"Picnic area was under water."
"I feel the park is split into two age groups - toddler and 8+, my daughter is 6 and the large slide/ climbing frame is a touch too big and the other area is too small."