Stockton on Tees is a historic market town in the ceremonial county of Cleveland, lying on the north bank of the River Tees. Famous for its industrial past and as the birthplace of the passenger railway, the town is now part of the wider Tees Valley urban area alongside nearby Middlesbrough and Darlington. The heart of Stockton on Tees blends Victorian architecture with modern developments, including a vibrant riverside area and the striking Infinity Bridge.