Tees Through Time
Explore the River Tees from its source to its mouth, incorporating Geography & Local History through hands on activities.
Barrage Tour
What exactly is the barrage? What does it do and how does it work? Join us for a tour of the site and an exclusive visit to the control room where all the technology happens. Meet the control room team and ask them all your burning questions about the barrage. They might even let you press some important buttons!
Bridges of the Tees (KS1 & KS2)
There are lots of bridges over the River Tees. In this hands on workshop you will explore how purpose influenced design, and then discover why the barrage is so much more than just a bridge.
Flooding (KS2)
Learn about what causes flooding, what happens when it floods & what can we do about it? This session includes a tour of the site & a visit to the Tees Barrage control room.
River Management (KS3, 4 & 5)
The Canal & River Trust manage over 2,000 miles of waterway. Visit us at Tees Barrage for a tour of the site, talk to operatives & learn first-hand how it works. If you have time we can also include information on other river management systems throughout our network.
Water Safety
Learn how to spot the hazards of being near wter, what to do in an emergency and our SAFE message (Stay Away From the Edge).
Habitats
With the help of a partner organisations we can also deliver additional habitats workshops - ask us for more details and availability.
