Location: Hartlepool
Top Things to do in Hartlepool
Top Restaurants in Hartlepool
Things to do in Hartlepool, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Hartlepool (/ˈhɑːrtlɪˌpuːl/ HART-li-pool) is a town in County Durham, England. The town lies on the North Sea coast, 7 ⁄2 miles (12 km) north of Middlesbrough and 17 miles (27 km) south of Sunderland. The town is governed as part of the Borough of Hartlepool, a unitary authority which also controls outlying villages such as Seaton Carew, Greatham and Elwick.
Restaurants in Hartlepool
1. Summerhill Country Park and Outdoor Activities Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Summerhill is a unique Country Park. Set on the western edge of Hartlepool it is both a Local Nature Reserve and an Out-door Activity Centre. You can enjoy most of the facilities on site free of charge with no need to pre-book. You do have to pre-book on our activities or when you want to hire our rooms or facilities. Contact the Visitor Centre for details.
Reviewed By SuBlues
Always clean, tidy, respectful people and great for a good walk. One day the cafe will be open again and that will be a good thing. Cakes and drinks were always great. Very good to dog owners and for kids.
2. Ward Jackson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By leahh294
Best park in our town. Clean and well maintained. Lovely big pond to feed the ducks, lots of grass to play games or have picnics, picnic bench area too, big play areas with play equipment for all ages, lovely little cafe too which also sells duck food ????????????????
3. Teesmouth national nature reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 17Amber - Durham, United Kingdom
Love the North Gare and Teesmouth area, it is stunning. Free car park which is always a bonus, then you can just wander. At low tide it is nice to walk all the way along the sand to the mouth of the Tees, and round towards the Able yard where the crabbing rings are. Seals often pop up in the water or along the sands. Fantastic array of wildlife, stunning views, great to watch the ships come in and out of the Tees, and a great back drop of current and declined industry. Lovely sands where you can sit and watch the world go by, beach is pretty clean, and despite the industry, water is crystal clear. Lots of crabs and sand eels about. If you are careful, go onto the old pier at the North Gare and walk to the end - it really does feel like you are at the end of the world!
4. Seaton Carew Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We recently discovered North Gare and are enjoying walking amidst the sand dunes and then along the beach to Seaton Carew. The beach is clean and there are thousands and thousands of tiny shelves to look at in places - even some sea glass and tiny shards of pretty pottery. The area is always very popular with dog walkers, especially when we visit early on a morning between 9-11am mid-week. There is a free carpark in North Gare and lots of routes you can walk amongst the sand dunes before you reach the open beach and start walking towards Seaton Carew. As always when visiting the beach, check the tide times before you make the journey.
5. Crimdon Dene Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 735stuarth - Banbury, United Kingdom
This was really, really busy during the 1950's/60's (interesting sign boards containing historic photographs/information) and yet nowadays id quiet and unspoiled. A must visit for those interested in sea birds and general nature.
