Albert Park is a beautiful green oasis just outside the town centre – you can see its location and opening hours on Google Maps here. The park covers almost 30 hectares, and includes play equipment for both younger and older children.
Albert Park is one of seven parks in Middlesbrough to hold the prestigious Green Flag award.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre, toilets, and changing places are open:
- Monday: 10am to 6pm
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am to 6pm
Heart Café CIC
Homemade scones, full English breakfasts, fish and chips, Sunday lunch, sandwiches, ice cream, and excellent coffee is available at the Heart Café, a community café based in the visitor centre of Albert Park.
They also provide catering for the #BringitonBoro holiday and food activities programme, which provides food and activities to children and young people aged 5 to 16 during the school holidays.
Find the Heart Café on Google Maps or check out their Facebook page.
What to do at Albert Park
Enjoy the “People’s Park”
With wide open spaces and a central tree-lined avenue, it’s the perfect place to walk the dog, meet friends, take the family, or just relax.
Swan boating
When the weather’s nice the swan boats are out! Ask at the visitor centre about prices and availability.
Rollerskating
If you’re looking for something a little more energetic, you can hire a tennis court or take a spin on the rollerskating rink.
Daily, 9am to 4pm (last ticket at 2:55pm)
All skaters must pay to use the rink. The price includes rollerskate hire if needed.
- Under 18s – £3 for 1 hour
Over 18s – £4 for 1 hour
Please come to the visitor centre to pay. You can pay by cash or card (minimum spend of £2 for card payments).
Tennis
Daily, 9am to 4pm (last ticket at 2:30pm)
£4 per court for 1 hour (maximum of 4 people per court)
Please come to the visitor centre to pay. You can pay by cash or card (minimum spend of £2 for card payments).
Middlesbrough Mela
Every year Albert Park hosts Middlesbrough Mela, a free two-day long cultural festival and mela. It brings together diverse communities through a colourful array of music, dance, art, and cuisine.
It’s one of the largest of its kind in the North East with over 50,000 people attending every year! Check out when the next one is on the Middlesbrough Mela website.
Dorman Museum
Located at one of Albert Park’s entrances is the Dorman Museum. It has a wide array of events and activities, permanent and temporary exhibitions, a Victorian-style tea room, designs by Dr Christopher Dresser, and the largest public display of Linthorpe Pottery in the world.
Admission is free. More information like opening hours and event schedules are on the Dorman Museum website.
Other activities
There are loads of other events and activities running at Albert Park, especially around half term and summer holidays.
Check out the Dorman Museum, our holiday activities and food programme, subscribe to the We Are Middlesbrough newsletter, or follow our socials to find out what’s coming up!
