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Stewart Park

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Stewart Park Middlesbrough Stewart Park, originally the landscaped grounds of Marton Hall which was built by Middlesbrough’s first Mayor and Iron Master HWF Bolckow.  The Park was given to the people of Middlesbrough by Cllr T D Stewart and officially opened on the 23rd May 1928, in order for them to enjoy and experience the open green areas during their leisure time.  Stewart Park offers mature woodland and an arboretum, along with open parkland, two sets of lakes providing excellent habitat for many types of pond life and waterfowl.  The Pets Corner is one of the most popular attractions while visiting the Park and includes, Fallow Deer, Llamas, Pygmy Goats, Kerry Hill Sheep and a variety of ornamental birds.  The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is located in the centre of the Park and traces the history of the world famous explorer.  There are two Family Wood areas, which have been planted from donations to the scheme run by the North East, Community Forest.  A number of self led trails are available to follow, including Tree, Explorer, Orienteering and Discovery Wood along with information panels about some of the birds that can be seen in the Park and Trees within the Arboretum.  Stewart Parks Rangers are a highly motivated team of staff, who endeavour to make a visitors time in the Park enjoyable. They work alongside the local community in the management of Park, and all have a feeling of pride and responsibility for protecting the Park for future generations to enjoy.

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