Big Top refers to the large marquee that is periodically raised in Stewart Park, on the southern edge of Middlesbrough, to host touring shows and outdoor events rather than to a permanent building. When in place, the tent provides a covered performance and seating space within the wider parkland, and dates and layouts are set by whichever promoter is using it at the time. The structure is used for a range of attractions, including touring circuses such as Planet Circus, which brings stunt shows.....

A traditional members' social club in Middlesbrough, the Priory Social Club has been a fixture of local life for the best part of a century. Originally established in the 1930s in the town's Bridge Street area, the club moved to its current premises on Marton Road in 1973, where it continues to offer affordable drinks, regular entertainment and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere for members and guests alike. In keeping with the social-club tradition, the Priory prides itself on good beer.....

The Parkway, fully titled The Parkway Coulby, is a refurbished sports bar, lounge, and function suite at Unit 10, Parkway Centre, in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. Once a rundown social club, it was given a roughly fifty-thousand-pound makeover by its new owner and relaunched as a modern community venue spanning a sports bar, a lounge area, and a large events room. The sports bar offers pool tables and big-screen coverage, while the lounge provides a more relaxed seating area, and the restored f.....