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Things to do in Redcar

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Discover the best attractions and activities that Redcar has to offer

Redcar is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year.

Make full use of your holiday in North Yorkshire by exploring some of the top things to do in Redcar. For a traditional seaside holiday, spend time at one of the flat sandy beaches, or admire the ‘The Redcar Beacon’, which is an 80ft architectural masterpiece offering panoramic views.

For those feeling energetic, the beach offers opportunities for windsurfing, kite surfing and surfing, or if you seek something more leisurely, settle down for food and drink in one of the many restaurants, cafes and bistros that this village plays host to.

  • Kirkleatham Museum

    Kirkleatham
    Redcar
    North Yorkshire
    TS10 5NW

    01642 479500

    Offering a look into the history of the borough of Redcar and Cleveland is this superb museum, covering both local and social history, as well as maritime and industrial heritage.

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    Kirkleatham Owl Centre

    Redcar
    North Yorkshire
    TS10 5NW

    01642 480512

    Situated in the village of Kikleatham is the UK’s oldest established owl centre, home to a collection of creatures awaiting your arrival.

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    Locke Park

    Corporation Rd
    Redcar
    North Yorkshire
    TS10 1PB

    01642 774774

    Offering a sense of tranquillity, away from the hustle and bustle of Redcar’s town centre is this picturesque park.

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    Redcar Beach

    Majuba Rd
    Redcar
    North Yorkshire
    TS10 5BJ

    Spend the day at the award-winning golden beach, stretching for eight miles and hosting superb opportunities for watersports.

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  • Redcar FlowRider

    Ridley St
    Redcar
    TS10 1TD

    01642 771070

    With 40,000 gallons of water, this North Yorkshire attraction offers a superb opportunity to take part in a range of board sports, incorporating elements of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.

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    Zetland Lifeboat Museum and Redcar Heritage Centre

    60 The Esplanade
    Redcar
    Tees Valley
    TS10 3AH

    01642 494311

    Home to the world’s oldest surviving lifeboat which saved over 500 documented lives from the North Yorkshire coast is this museum with free admission.

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