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Crossing the Tees Book Festival is supported by funding from Arts Council England and brought to you by the library services for Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar & Cleveland.
We are committed to offering cultural experiences to the residents and visitors of the Tees Valley.
General Information
Tickets
We want to encourage as many people as possible to take part and aim to make the Festival accessible by keeping ticket prices low, offering concessionary rates and having a number of free events.
Booking Information
Booking is essential unless otherwise stated. A small booking fee applies to paid events. Free events are not subject to a fee.
Limited tickets may be available on the day at host libraries (cash only, subject to availability).
Concessions
Where concessionary tickets are available, this will be displayed alongside standard pricing.
Concessionary tickets are available to full-time students, benefit claimants and disabled people. Proof of eligibility may be requested on arrival.
Essential carers accompanying a paying ticket holder are eligible for a free ticket. If you or your carer have specific access needs, please let us know when you book for an event.
Refunds & Cancellations
Tickets cannot be refunded except upon the cancellation or substantial alteration of an event. If an event has to be cancelled you will be offered a full refund.
Venues
Stockton Borough Libraries
Welcome to Stockton Libraries and Information Service. We offer a wide range of services, from book and ebook lending to free computing facilities, WiFi, events and activities, all in a welcoming environment for everyone.
Middlesbrough Community Hubs & Libraries
Welcome to Middlesbrough Libraries. There are ten branches across the town with books for all ages and tastes, events for all the family and over 120 public PCs.
Darlington Libraries
The Library Service provides a free and accessible gateway to knowledge and information, recreation and leisure, culture and enjoyment.
Hartlepool Community Hubs
Hartlepool Community Hubs provide books, information, internet and computer access, online resources, exhibition space, reading and writing groups, activities and events for all ages. Call in at any of our five venues and see for yourself.
Redcar & Cleveland Libraries
Welcome to Redcar & Cleveland Libraries. We have 13 branch libraries and a mobile library providing books for everyone across the borough. Events and activities for all take place throughout the year.
Accessibility
Accessibility Information
We are committed to offering a welcoming environment for all and want to make sure the Book Festival is as accessible as possible. Here you will find information about the accessible facilities within all the spaces hosting a festival event, along with venue details to help you plan your visit.
Step-free Access
All venues are step-free and wheelchair accessible. All libraries have automatic entry doors.
Companion Tickets
If you need a support person to attend events with you, please select a free Essential Companion ticket at the same time you book your own ticket.
Toilets
All library venues have accessible toilets, except for Saltburn Library where there are no toilet facilities.
Assistance Dogs
Trained assistance dogs such as Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs are welcome at our events.
BSL Interpreted Events
Some events will have a BSL interpreter. If there is an event you would like to attend but an interpreter is not listed, please email info@crossingthetees.org . We will attempt to provide an interpreter if possible.
See below a video from our friends at MeSign telling us all about Crossing the Tees.
Venue Accessibility
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Libraries
Stockton Central Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, lift to the first floor, hearing loop system.
Thornaby Central Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, hearing loop system.
Billingham Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, hearing loop system.
Norton Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, hearing loop system.
Acklam Community Hub & Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access.
Middlesbrough Central Library
Darlington Library
Lift access, accessible restroom, automatic doors.
Community Hub Central
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, lift to the first floor, hearing loop system.
Seaton Carew Community Hub
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access.
Ormesby Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access.
Redcar Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access, hearing loop system.
Saltburn Library
No toilet access. Automatic doors, step-free access, hearing loop system.
South Bank Library
Accessible restroom, automatic doors, step-free access
Accessible Parking
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Libraries
Stockton Central Library, Church Road, Stockton, TS18 1TU
Accessible street parking to the front of the building, with additional parking to the rear of the building after 5pm weekdays and during weekends.
Thornaby Central Library, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EP
Entrance to the library is in a pedestrianised area, accessible parking is available within the nearby Pavilion Car Park or at the rear of the building.
Billingham Library, Kingsway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LN
Accessible parking to the rear of the building.
Norton Library, 87 High St, Norton, TS20 1AE
Accessible parking to the rear with ramp access.
Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB
Accessible parking within MIMA car park, which is next to the library.
Acklam Community Hub & Library, Acklam Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB
Accessible parking available.
Darlington Library, Crown Street, Darlington DL1 1ND
Limited accessible street parking to the front of the building. Lift access.
Community Hub Central, 124 York Rd, Hartlepool TS26 9DE
Accessible parking available in nearby pay and display short stay car parks.
Community Hub South, Wynyard Road, Hartlepool, TS25 3LQ
Free limited on-site parking available including two accessible bays.
Seaton Carew Community Hub, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, TS25 1BN
Free limited on-site parking accessed from Allendale Street, include one accessible bay. There is also a larger car park located in Seaton Park on Station Lane.
Redcar Library, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT
Accessible parking available.
Saltburn Library, Windsor Rd, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1AT
Southbank Library, Low Grange Health Village, Normanby Road, South Bank, TS6 6TD
Accessible parking available
