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Back to school 2024 with Teesside Park
Uniform, bags, trainers, school shoes and more
It’s back-to-school time and Teesside Park is the easy and fun way to get all your uniform, sporty buys, school bags, tech and stationery organised in one place this summer.
With a huge range of shops, plenty of carer-child parking, excellent transport links and baby-changing spots, Teesside Park is here to take the stress out of back-to-school shopping.
Don’t miss our offers page full of discounts for every budget, a brand new Ninja Warrior UK, our family days out guide, delicious food and drink (Asda, TGI Fridays and Marks & Spencer cafes do great school holiday meals for kids including kids eat for free or £1) and more. This is back-to-school buying made easy.
Download and print out our handy back-to-school checklist
1. Start the day with some much-needed breakfast
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Back-to-school shopping on an empty stomach? Not advised… Get ready for the day ahead with breakfast and coffee at Greggs (their £2.85 breakfast deals are great), McDonald’s and Costa Coffee.
2. Pick up uniform and school bags at Asda Living, Marks & Spencer, Next and Primark
Blazer, polo shirts, non-iron shirts (go for short sleeves for younger ones to make it easier when they’re painting and creating), skirts (pleated and straight), pinafores, shorts, trousers (different lengths are available alongside skinny and plus-size) and culottes – whatever uniform basics you need for girls and boys then head to Asda Living, Marks & Spencer, Next and the brand new and huge Primark for quick and easy updates.
With multi-packs, non-crease and easy washing plus a huge range of colours (navy, grey, black, blue and white) and sizes alongside unbranded school bags, you can grab everything you need (don’t forget those crucial name labels and marker pens at Hobbycraft).
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3. Find winter coats and outerwear at TK Maxx and River Island
From light early-autumn and summer jackets to warm winter coats, find what you need for every weather at TK Maxx and River Island.
4. Get your school shoes at Clarks, Skechers, schuh and Charles Clinkard
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Black school shoes are a must for every school uniform list. Whether it’s girls’ chunky loafers and ankle boots or Kickers, Dr Martens and Velcro fastenings, find what you need at Clarks, Skechers, Charles Clinkard and schuh (take in an old pair of shoes and get £5 off and check the offers page for other amazing discounts). You can also avoid the queues and book shoe fittings at Clarks via their website.
5. Stop for mid-morning break
Take a much-needed sitdown and rehydrate with Hotel Chocolat (with a dreamy hot chocolate for the kids) or a refreshing watermelon bubble tea at Bubble Citea.
6. Sort your sport bag and PE uniform at JD Sports, Nike Unite and SportsDirect.com
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A fleece, polo shirt, joggers, shorts, long socks, plimsolls and trainers, swimsuits and football boots from adidas, Nike and Puma: JD Sports, Nike Unite and SportsDirect.com have you covered.
7. Update underwear and socks at Asda Living and Primark
Don’t forget the basics. For underwear, vests, socks (long and short) and hairbands, Asda Living and Primark are your go-tos.
8. Find pens, books, stationery, water bottles and extras at The Works and WHSmith
Must-haves for secondary school include a pencil case, pens, rubber, ruler, pencils, exercise book, calculator, highlighter and protractor. Pick up everything you need including water bottles, reading books and academic diaries at The Works and WHSmith.
9. Deodorant, cleansers and more at Boots and Superdrug
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Get stocked up on with natural deodorants, shower gels and tea tree oil products and great teen skincare from Boots and Superdrug (good brands include CeraVe, Byoma and Cetaphil). Pick up the basics at Poundland: toothpaste, cotton wool and hair accessories in one quick sweep and vegan treats and Afro hair products at Lush.
10. Buy school laptops and tech at currys
For the latest academic tech including laptops, printers, notebooks, Chromebooks, headphones and Bluetooth speakers, visit currys and get advice for your budget from their in-the-know teams.
11. Finish the day with a movie and tea…
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And, if you’ve still all got energy – treat them to the free kids’ menus at TGI Fridays, a Nandino’s meal at Nando’s, head to Hollywood Bowl for a bowling and food or Showcase Cinema De Lux for a family movie.