Preston Park Museum and Grounds
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This splendid 19th-century mansion and its grounds offers a fascinating journey back in time to the building’s heyday as a residence.
Preston Hall, which stands in 100 acres of parkland, was originally opened as a museum and park by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council in 1953. Following refurbishment in 2012, it is able to display a wide range of the 90,000-plus items in the Stockton Museum Services’ collection and concentrates on six themes: a Victorian winter garden; the Hall and its people; collectors and collecting; the River Tees; Clocking Off, an investigation of working life; and 1895 – The Victorian Street, a major recreation of Victorian society.
Look out for The Wild Escape at museums and galleries in the next few months. Many have special events, or you can use our audio introduction to help children get involved at any cultural venue.
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The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.
