Quick Details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Total Price: £12.00 + E-Scooter Rental Fee
Tour Booking Fee: £12.00 (Due Time of Booking)
E-Scooter Rental Fee: £TBD (Due Day of Tour)
Provided: E-Scooter, Helmet and High Visibility Vest
Requirements: Must be 18+ and have at least a provisional driving licence
Days and Times: Every Saturday at 3.00 PM
Group Size: Up to 5 people
Starts/Finishes: Zetland Park / Zetland Lifeboat Museum
Redcar Landmark Tour in partnership with Ginger E-Scooters!
Our Redcar tours are run in partnership with Ginger, an E-Scooter company based out of the North East of England.
Your guide and Ginger E-Scooter will be waiting for you at the start location. We will also provide you with a helmet and a high-visibility jacket.
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay today. You will need to rent your E-Scooter at the start of the tour via the Ginger App. The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
For more details on our E-Scooters and how to download the Ginger App, see “Additional Information” below.
Tour Description:
Tour Highlights:
- Zetland Park
- Locke Park
- Coatham Pier
- Redcar Beacon
- Zetland Lifeboat
Tour Outline:
Ever wanted to learn more about the Zetland Lifeboat? Or the Coatham Marsh? Or maybe the Redcar Beacon. Well, now you can whilst taking part in a new, unique and exciting experience. This is one of the first E-Scooter tours to hit the North East and provides a wonderful opportunity to see Redcar like never before.
We will begin the tour with a quick E-scooter introduction and safety tutorial. The tour will go at a leisurely pace and include plenty of stoppages for photos and questions. So this is a perfect experience for both scooter experts and novices alike.
The tour will offer an in-depth look at the history and culture of Redcar, from its humble beginnings as a fishing hamlet to its modern roots in steel and industry.
Our first stop will be Zetland Park, where you will learn all about Redcar’s recent Victorian history. Discover how the railway and racecourse once made this small town the beating heart of the Teeside area.
From here, we will scoot west to Locke Park and delve into the area’s medieval history. Redcar has a deep and intriguing backstory dating right back to the Domesday Book. Throughout the middle ages, the area has been rocked by scandal, in-fighting, invasions and political upheaval. Here stories of Viking, Normans and (of course) Fishermen!
Next, we will head to the coast. As we scoot south down the waterfront you will get spectacular views of the North Sea. This will be a perfect location to test your scooting skill, as you glide along the beach with the fresh sea-breeze pushing you along! You will hear stories of the Coatham Pier, the Redcar Beacon and (if you’re lucky) the famous Edward VIII Memorial Clocktower.
The tour will conclude with the town’s most famous artefact: the Zetland Lifeboat.
This experience brings together the best Redcar has to offer. Presenting fun and informative stories in an exciting E-Scooter format!
At the end of the tour, you will be able to continue renting your Ginger E-Scooter to explore more of the town!
Additional Information
E-Scooter Rental Cost Explained:
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay today. You will need to rent your E-Scooter on the day of the tour via the Ginger App. This can be done when you arrive at the start location. Your guide will be on hand to help you un-lock and purchase this pass before the tour.
The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
Downloading the Ginger App:
Ahead of the tour, you will need to download and set up an account on the Ginger App. Please ensure your account has up-to-date payment information. For more information on how to download the app, read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: What You Need To Know.”
All necessary information, including a link to the App Store and Play Store, will also be included in your booking confirmation email!
Age Restrictions / Requirments:
The minimum age is 18 years old, and you must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving licence.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
Safety:
Our tours are planned to be as safe as possible. They use scooter-friendly roads and cycle lanes wherever possible. We also provide helmets and high-visibility vests. However, if this will be your first time riding an E-Scooter then check out our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
Weather:
Please bring appropriate clothing for all weather. We may cancel if there is heavy rain or snow.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance: full refund.
FAQ’s
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E-Scooters are the perfect way to zip through Redcar. They’re quick, lightweight and speedy. Redcar offers a great mix of larger and smaller roads that make it perfect for e-scooters
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The tour will start at the Zetland Park
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A basic level of scooting proficiency is required. However, our tours are specifically designed to cater to E-Scooter novices. So don’t worry if this is your first E-Scooter experience, the tour goes at a leisurely pace using scooter-friendly roads. There will also be plenty of breaks and photo opportunities. In the meantime, we recommend reading our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
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Unfortunately no, due to the nature of current U.K. E-Scooter legislature the minimum age requirement is 16 years old. We also require a minimum age of 18 for our tours. In addition, every member of the tour must be in possession of at least a valid provisional or full driving license.
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Yes, we require all participants to wear a helmet whilst scooting to adhere to our safety requirements. We will provide helmets.
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Yes, you can book a private tour of up to 5 people. Due to the popularity of the scooters, we will need at least 72 hours to ensure any private booking requests.
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Yes, you can hire a scooter from our partner rental app; Ginger. By taking part in our guided tour, you will be required to download the Ginger app. Upon completion of the tour you will also receive a discount code to scoot with Ginger in the future! You can download the Ginger App here
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Due to current U.K. legislation regarding E-Scooters every customer must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving license.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
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Yes. Once you have booked a tour with ScooTours you will need to access the E-Scooter on the day of your tour using the Ginger App. This means you should download the App in advance and set up an account.
All the necessary information is provided in your booking confirmation email. In the meantime, we recommend you read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: Everything You Need To Know.”