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Marton sits tucked away on the southern edge of Middlesbrough, serving as a gateway where the town begins to give way to the Cleveland Hills. It is a place defined largely by its greenery, most notably the sprawling Stewart Park, which occupies the site of the former Marton Hall. The village is famously the birthplace of Captain James Cook; although his original cottage is long gone, the museum in the park and a granite urn marking his birthplace keep that connection tangible. Life here tends to revolve around a few key practicalities: the local shops at the Marton Estate, several well-regarded primary schools, and the convenience of the Esk Valley railway line, which connects the local station to both Whitby and the town centre. While it has grown significantly with housing over the decades, it still retains its own distinct identity, separate from the more urban sprawl nearby, and offers a straightforward commute into the James Cook University Hospital or out towards the North York Moors.