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The Northernist
A Teesside lifestyle and food blog
  • What’s on for the Summer Holidays in Teesside 2026
    Lifestyle | Teesside

    What’s on for the Summer Holidays in Teesside 2026

    Hours July 10, 2026July 17, 2026

    The summer holidays are the perfect excuse to get out and explore, and there’s plenty happening across Teesside and the Tees Valley to keep families busy. Whether…

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  • 12 Places to Eat Near Darlington Hippodrome
    Food | Lifestyle | Teesside

    12 Places to Eat Near Darlington Hippodrome

    Hours January 23, 2026March 21, 2026

    There’s only one thing that would make a trip to the Darlington Hippodrome even better – finding somewhere great to eat nearby! I’ve put together a list of 12…

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  • 5 Reasons to Book Rockliffe Hall Spa
    Lifestyle | Teesside

    5 Reasons to Book Rockliffe Hall Spa

    Hours September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

    We’re so lucky to have Rockliffe Hall Spa right here in the Tees Valley. People travel from miles around to visit this award-winning venue, including…

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  • Keeper's Cottage is a great place to stay in Darlington
    Lifestyle | Teesside | Travel

    Stay in Darlington at Keeper’s Cottage (AD)

    Hours September 7, 2025September 7, 2025

    A stay in Darlington is a great idea if you want to be close to town, countryside and plenty of things to do. And what…

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  • Heritage Open Days 2025 in Teesside
    Lifestyle | Teesside

    Heritage Open Days 2025 in Teesside

    Hours August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

    The Heritage Open Days are back from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September, and there are plenty of places in Teesside getting involved! If you’re…

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  • What’s On in Teesside – September 2025
    Lifestyle | Teesside

    What’s On in Teesside – September 2025

    Hours August 29, 2025August 31, 2025

    If you’re looking for things to do in Teesside in September 2025, look no further than this list. From amazing events, to things for foodies, to ideas…

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I'm Olivia and this is The Northernist! On this blog, you'll find lots of Teesside inspo, from places to eat to amazing events. We've got a lot going on in our little corner of the North East and I'm here to celebrate it, loudly and proudly!

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  • What’s on in Teesside – July 2026
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Dreamy pizza and small plates at @basepizzeriamars Dreamy pizza and small plates at @basepizzeriamarske 🍕 [ad - previously gifted] Base is an absolute gem of a spot in Marske, serving up thick crust, thin base pizzas in a gorgeously contemporary restaurant. Think laidback vibes and a fun edge with the fantastic cocktail menu! Their menu is absolutely HUGE with all kinds of pizzas to choose from, like the classic margherita to our choice, the hot honey brisket - braised beef brisket, hot honey glaze and red onion. It was every bit as delicious as it sounds 😍 This is one of their most popular things on the menu and it’s clear to see why! And not only do they do pizza, but there’s also an amazing selection of small plates. You could either have these as sides or as the whole meal if you fancied! This is a must visit spot for pizza lovers, so get it on your lists! 📍 125 High Street, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 6JX #pizzaislife #pizzagram #teessidefoodie #northeastfood #nebloggers
Well, @fugly_bakes_ are anything BUT fugly 😍 [ad - Well, @fugly_bakes_ are anything BUT fugly 😍 [ad - gifted] This baker is creating a storm in the kitchen with fantastically delicious tray bakes with boxes to order and a cake shed on the way (Yarm’s first!). I can’t recommend you check her out enough!! We snagged a mystery box and I can tell you that everything was SENSATIONAL. We had: - Triple chocolate brownie - Funfetti blondie - Lemon drizzle cake - Biscoff blondie - Salted caramel brownie These were amazing treats for me and M to share and celebrate the newborn bubble a little (although they were almost too good to share!). My top favourite was the funfetti blondie - think super squidgy and fudgy, but more than able to hold its shape. It was so cute with all the colourful sprinkles and the flavour was sweet and moreish. I loved it! The triple choc brownie was a verrrry close second, thanks to its rich fudginess 😍 If you haven’t followed @fugly_bakes_, then get on it! You can follow all of the cake shed updates and keep an eye out for box drops like this one. #cakeshed #cakesofinsta #teessidefoodie #northeastfood #nebloggers
The people are what make the Tees Valley 💛 We’re The people are what make the Tees Valley 💛 We’re often the first people to rag on ourselves, thanks to countless years of stereotyping and bad press, but we’re actually pretty sound. We’re a people forged in fire, steel and steam, and it shows in our resilience. We’re a bunch where someone always knows someone who knows someone - “oh yeah, our Gemma? She went to school with him.” We’re a mish mash of cultures and diversity, and we make the best of what we’ve got, with the knowledge that there’s even better things on the horizon. We’ll chat to pretty much anyone and we absolutely WILL use local slang - “yerjokinarnya?!” Tees Valley folks, you’re the salt of the Earth 💛 #visitteesvalley #teesside #nebloggers
If you’re a fan of a garden centre and nursery, yo If you’re a fan of a garden centre and nursery, you’ll love @larchcottage 🌼 This spot is out in Melkinthorpe, Penrith, so it’s around an hour and a half away from Middlesbrough, but it’s the most gorgeous garden shop I’ve ever been to! This place is sprawling and when you think you’ve seen one section, you turn a corner and there’s a whole other area of plants and ornaments to see. With Romanesque walls, a pond and so much colour, it’s just absolutely breathtaking! And that’s not all! There’s also the La Casa Verde restaurant that gives amazing views over the gardens and offers a vegetarian and pescatarian menu. The pizzas are outstanding 👌🏻 There’s also a shop that sells homewares and gifts, and a gallery with exhibitions that rotate every 2 months, so it’s very easy to spend a whole afternoon here. This is a perfect place to visit over the summer, so get it on your lists! 📍 Melkinthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2DR #gardencentre #gardencentreuk #larchcottage #nebloggers
Get a slice of @saddleupndough 🍕 [ad - gifted] Pi Get a slice of @saddleupndough 🍕 [ad - gifted] Pizza is the thing that I could probs eat for the rest of my life and never be bored, and I recently got told I have a pizza bias in my content… so sue me 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s my fave thing, but especially when it’s done right, and one place that’s doing it right is Saddle Up ‘n’ Dough. They opened their new little hatch at @padelupteesside last month and it’s a total must! You can either grab your order to go or sit in and enjoy a bit of people watching. OR book a game of padel, then enjoy a pizza afterwards! I picked a classic pepperoni, which was absolutely everything a classic needed to be. It had a thick, chewy crust, gooey cheese and a floppy base, making it foldable (the only way to eat a slice of pizza!). With the garlic dip, it was perfect! Matthew chose the Saddle Up - garlic sausage, chorizo and red onion with a spiral of Saddle Up sauce (a secret family recipe!). It was a gorgeous balance of flavour with not too much meat, but still enough that everything had its chance to shine, and the sauce just tied everything together perfectly! And of course, the crusts were ideal for dipping the in the chilli jam garlic mayo 😍 This new hatch is open from Thurs-Sun from 5:30-8:30pm. You can message ahead to preorder or just walk in (but I recommend preordering). It’s defo one to get on your list! 📍 Opus Park, Lockheed Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3BP #pizzaislove #pizzagram #teesside #teessidefoodie #nebloggers
A walk at @rspb_saltholme is always a good idea, b A walk at @rspb_saltholme is always a good idea, but especially in summer if you want to see beautiful flowers and lots of insects 🌼 This is one of our favourite spots to visit - so much so that we became @rspb members and can Pop along as many times as we like (while also helping the birds, of course). Stick around to the end of the video to see a clip of a dragonfly that I was SO chuffed with 😍 📍 Seaton Carew Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, TS2 1TU #rspbsaltholme #rspbengland #teesside #naturelover #nebloggers
Stockton town centre absolutely comes alive for @s Stockton town centre absolutely comes alive for @sirf_stockton 💛 It’s not often that I snap photos and videos, and post them straight away, but wow, this afternoon has been absolutely gorgeous in the town centre. We can be our own worst enemies in this part of the North East, ragging on ourselves and the good things we get, but when you see the community come together like this for the SIRF carnival, it’s impossible to not feel a sense of local pride. I dare anyone to tell me that this isn’t amazing! Big up, Stockton. You da best 🌈 #stocktonontees #teesside
Things to do in Teesside - August 2026 ☀️ - PYO F Things to do in Teesside - August 2026 ☀️ - PYO Flowers at @rowes_at_priory_gardens - Sat 1, Sun 9, Wed 19, Sat 22 and Mon 31 - @sirf_stockton - until Sun 2 - Darlington Pride - Sat 8 - @saltburnfolkfestival - Fri 7 to Sun 9 - @boromela - Sat 15 and Sun 16 - Darlington Legends & Fairytales Day - Thurs 20 - @kozesaltburn Summer Wine Festival - Sat 22 and Sun 23 - @betweenthetidesfestival at Kirkleatham Museum - Sat 22 and Sun 23 - Darlington Dinosaur Day - Thurs 27 - @darlington_market Bank Holiday Weekender - Fri 28 to Mon 31 - @stellar_creates_events Happy Rooms at @middlesbrough_townhall - until Sun 30 - Summer of Play at @ntormesbyhall - until Sun 30 - @daisychain_ne Fest - Mon 31 - Stokesley Market - Sat 1 - Wolf & Witch Market at Dormans Club - Sun 2 - @littlebirdmade at @teesside_park - Fri 7 - @nortongreenmarket - Sat 8 - Hartlepool Market - Sat 8 - @crathornehallhotel Market - Sun 9 - Stokesley Northern Makers Market - Sat 15 - Mega Misfit Market in Darlington - Sat 15 and Sun 16 - @wynyardhall Walled Gardens Market - Sun 16 - Hartlepool Maritime Market - Sat 29 - @orangepipmarket - Sat 29 - Stewart Park Foodie Market - Sun 30 - 9 to 5 the Musical at @darlingtonhippodrome - Tues 4 to Sat 8 - Roller Discos at @stockton_globe - Wed 12 to Fri 14 - The Makings of a Murderer at Darlington Hippodrome - Sat 29 - The Tale of Peter Rabbit Outdoor Theatre at @kirkleatham_museum - Sat 29 - The World Famous Elvis Show at @paayarm - Sat 29 - Rock Pooling with @landofiron - Mon 3, Fri 14 and Mon 17 - Dino Day at Dorman Museum @middlesbroughmuseums - Tues 4 - Circus Skills at @pparkmuseum - Sat 8 - Teddy Bears Picnic at Kirkleatham Museum - Wed 12 - End of Summer Party at Hopetown Darlington - Mon 31 - Tea-For-One Painting Experience at @thethrivehive_cic - Sun 2 - Candle Painting at @thewren.cafe with @whatkatydidnxt - Sun 2 - Saltburn Art Club with Lindsey Groves - Tues 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Beach Yin Yoga with @truetomyselfyoga Marske - Sun 9 and 22 - Pick & Paint Dahlias at Rowes at Priory Gardens with @katiedyerdesign - Sun 23 MORE IN COMMENTS 👇🏻 #teesside #thingstodo #neblo
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