The development's location on Marton Road means that it's a quick trip up the A172 to reach Middlesbrough town centre, while James Cook University Hospital, the local Toby Carvery and smaller shops are also right on the doorstep.  Stewarts Park and Albert Park are also nearby, as is Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre.

For commuters, there is easy access to the A66 and A19, Marton train station is also nearby.  For venturing further afield Durham Tees Valley Airport is in close proximity.

Scholars Rise has something for everyone and is the ideal place to call home.
It is a quick trip up the A172 to reach Middlesbrough town centre, which has an excellent range of facilities, from shopping malls and multi screen cinemas to theatres, art galleries and museums.  Those looking for a night out will benefit from the town's lively scene of clubs, traditional pubs, bars, bistros and restaurants. 

Those more keen on active daytime pursuits have their pick of leisure activities ranging from swimming, squash and martial arts to rural pursuits just beyond town including fishing and sailing.  Stewarts Park and Albert Park are also nearby, as is Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre.

For venturing further afield Durham Tees Valley Airport is in close proximity to the development.


SHOPS
A wide variety of shops are available within Middlesbrough town centre and surrounding areas.

SCHOOLS
A selection of schools, colleges and University in the local area include :

Easterside Primary School, Erith Grove, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 273006. St Edwards R C Primary School, Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 819507. Captain Cooks Primary School, Stokesley Road, Marton, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 315254. Kings Manor Secondary School, Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 818200. Nunthorpe Secondary School, Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 315508. Trinity Catholic College, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 825311. Middlesbrough College, Dock Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 333333. University of Teesside, Borough Road, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 218121. More information on schools within Middlesbrough can be found at www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/education-and-learning/schools-and-colleges/

TRANSPORT
For commuters, there is easy access to the A66 and A19.  The area also has excellent bus routes (Middlesbrough Bus Station Timetable information 0871 200 2233).

For train services Marton train station is nearby and Middlesbrough Train Station is based in the town centre (Services tel - 0845 7484930). 

For venturing further afield Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington (tel 0871 2242426) is in close proximity.

HEALTH
Local Doctors
Doctors Booth, Wheeler, Barton & Donovan, 1A Martonside Way , Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 812266.
Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical Group, 167A Borough Road, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 243668. Local Dentists
A J Lowther & Associates, 16 Stokesley Road, Marton, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 315745.
Martonside Dental Group, Yttrium House, Martonside Way, Middlesbrough. Tel 01642 822128. Chemists
Martonside Pharmacy, Martonside Way, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 819601.
Marton Pharmacy, 4 Marton Estates Square, Stokesley Road, Marton.  Tel 01642 316072. James Cook University Hospital is also right on the doorstep of the development.

Please see www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/health-and-social-care/health-and-medical-care/ for an up to date list of local health and medical care facilities.

LEISURE
There are a wide selection of leisure facilities and places of interest near to the development, including :

Rainbow Leisure Centre, Unit A The Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham.  Tel 01642 592800. Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 311211. Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.  Tel 01642 813781. M.I.M.A. Middlesbrough Centre Square.  Tel 01642 726720. The National Trust at Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlebrough.  Tel 01642 324188. Lingfield Countryside Centre, Mount Pleasant Way, Coulby Newham.  Tel 01642 577325.For up to date information on all leisure activities and places to visit within Middlesbrough please see -http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-culture/

From the North
Take the A19 heading south, turn off and go left up the A174 slip road.  Turn off at the A172 (Marton Country Club), turn left heading towards Middlesbrough.  At the traffic lights / crossroads head straight over onto Marton Road.  Scholars Rise is on the right.

From the South
Take the A19 heading north, turn off at the Redcar, Thornaby slip road.  Turn right onto the A174, turn off at the A172 (Marton Country Club), turn left heading towards Middlesbrough.  At the traffic lights / crossroads head straight over onto Marton Road.  Scholars Rise is on the right.

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