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Preston Hall Park & MuseumHome > Things to See & Do > Preston Hall Park & Museum
Preston Hall Museum is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the River Tees. The museum has displays of art, armour and social history. Visitors can discover what life was like in the home since 1825 and stroll back in time along a typical local street of the 1890s where the museum's resident traditional craftspeople can be found at work. As well as the museum, Preston Park also has a range of permanent attractions including exotic bird life in the aviary and wildfowl pond and many riverside and woodland paths. You can walk amongst hundreds of beautiful butterflies at Butterfly World, take a ride on the Tees Small Gauge Railway or boat on the river. There's also a safe surface play area for children and a cafe. As part of the exciting ongoing redevelopment here at Preston Hall Museum & Park, staff will be creating a unique visitor experience within the Museum from 1st February until September 2011. Whilst restoration works section off much of the Grade II listed building, visitors will be encouraged to explore a range of attractions, including;
Behind the Scenes at the Museum A exhibition giving an insight into the many hidden treasures within the Museum Service collections and a sneak peek at the everyday running of a popular visitor attraction. Park Explore a haven for wildlife enthusiasts in Quarry Wood Nature Reserve, or kick back and relax on a cruise along the river aboard the Teesside Princess. Please be aware that some Park based facilities may operate on a seasonal basis and incur a separate charge.
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