Stewart Park
🏟 Playground & park · Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough
Stewart Park
A 120-acre park in Marton with a big adventure playground, the Captain Cook museum, animals, lakes and woodland trails.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily 7:30am to 7:30pm (toilets 9am to 5pm) · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Stewart Park, The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AR
Plus Code: 9C6WGRR2+45
About Stewart Park
Stewart Park is a 120-acre expanse of parkland, mature woodland and arboretum in Marton-in-Cleveland on the southern edge of Middlesbrough. Once the estate of ironmaster Henry Bolckow, it was bought by Councillor Thomas Stewart and opened to the public in 1928, and has held Green Flag status continuously since 2017. The large children's play area is a highlight, with swings, an adventure climbing area, a trim trail, outdoor table tennis and a climbing frame themed on HMS Endeavour, Captain James Cook's ship. The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum stands within the park, marking the famous explorer's 1728 birthplace, and a pets' corner is home to fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas, goats, peacocks, pheasants, rabbits and guinea pigs. Lakes attract geese, moorhens, coots and ducks, while nature, heritage and tree trails wind through the grounds. Two cafes, Cook's Cafe and Henry's Cafe, serve refreshments, and there are toilets open from 9am to 5pm plus an on-site car park. The park is open every day from 7:30am to 7:30pm, and entry is free.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
- Animals and pets' corner (fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas, goats, peacocks, pheasants, rabbits, guinea pigs)
- Lakes with wildfowl
- Arboretum and mature woodland
- Nature, heritage and tree trails
- Visitor centre
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes – on-site car park
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
🧒 Ages & play
- Large children's play area with swings
- Adventure climbing area
- HMS Endeavour themed climbing frame
- Trim trail
- Outdoor table tennis
📍 Nearby places to play
- Fairy Dell · approx 1.2 miles · Coulby Newham
- Bonnygrove Park · approx 1.4 miles · Marton
- Pallister Park · approx 1.8 miles · Park End
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Stewart Park free to visit?
Yes. Stewart Park is a free, public park managed by Middlesbrough Council, though some attractions within it may charge.
What is in the playground?
There is a large play area with swings, an adventure climbing area, a trim trail, outdoor table tennis and a climbing frame themed on Captain Cook's ship HMS Endeavour.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. There are toilets open 9am to 5pm, and two cafes, Cook's Cafe and Henry's Cafe, serve refreshments.
What are the opening hours?
The park is open every day from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Where is Stewart Park?
It is on The Grove in Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, postcode TS7 8AR, with an on-site car park.