Life on the high seas for pirates when they set sail to Preston Park … – Darlington and Stockton Times

THERE will be swashbuckling fun and games when a 40ft long temporary sandy beach, complete with a shipwreck, palm trees, parrots and pirates drops anchor for the summer.

Landlubbers and pirates will be able to enjoy life on the high seas.

Every Saturday, there will also be a chance to meet real-life pirates and mermaids with resident performing arts groups Page2Stage and visitors to Preston Park at Eaglescliffe can take part in a free trail to find the washed-up treasure that has found its way into the museum.

Teesside Seaside will return following the success of last years event which attracted more than 40,000 visitors over the six weeks holiday. The production of the event has been largely down to the hard work of the museums dedicated volunteers.

A Swashbuckling Adventure will be open daily from Saturday, July 22 until Sunday, September 3, 10am until 4pm.

Entry to the event is free with museum admission. A family ticket for two adults and four children costs 5.

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Life on the high seas for pirates when they set sail to Preston Park ... - Darlington and Stockton Times