Location: Hartlepool
Top Things to do in Hartlepool
Top Restaurants in Hartlepool
What to do and see in Hartlepool, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. The Globe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By perelle2019 - Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Have you read George Orwell's essay about The Moon Under Water, a fictitious perfect pub. If it wasn't based on The Globe, it should have been. I drink their Strongarm, brewed locally, cellared brilliantly and served slightly chilled with a 2 inch head, nectar. Always a welcome, roaring real fires and traditional decor make it feel like pubs used to do, regulars and occasionals are greeted with equal warmth. You'll go a long, long way to find a better proper local.
2. St Hilda's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 219veronicad - Hartlepool, United Kingdom
A beautiful church lots of history Well worth a visit a beautiful church suitable for weddings christening and funerals
3. HMS Trincomalee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 746 reviews
Launched in 1817, HMS Trincomalee is the oldest warship afloat in Europe.
Reviewed By lizgN8794UT
A really interesting and enjoyable place to visit. Although it was a cold blustery February day the welcome was warm and the guided tour round the ship was full of interesting facts and stories. Superb atmospheric cafe and lots of old fashioned quayside workshops. Would be a good day out for children too.
4. Hartlepool Quay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By 589Richard - Egremont, United Kingdom
A great celebration of the nations maritime history. Well laid out with "shops" giving a real insight into the costume and wares available!
5. Museum of Hartlepool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By keithe691 - Mansfield, United Kingdom
Went for a visit to the Hartlepool museum, the boat HMS Trincomalee was really interesting and educational. also lots of museum shops to look around.
6. Camerons Brewery Visitors Centre
7. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
The northern home of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s. Experience Fighting Ships, a powerful insight into the tough lives of sailors from around the time of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. Learn how they were press ganged and see what life was like on board HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship still afloat in the UK and the jewel in the historic quayside of Hartlepool.
Reviewed By Navigate813755 - Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Fantastic day out with family very good educational place to learn the kids about day gone by value for money
8. Heugh Battery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
The Heugh Battery Museum preserves the only First World War Battlefield in the UK and commemorates the Bombardment of the Hartlepools which took place on 16th December 1914. On site we have a reconstructed trench, lots of large artillery pieces and rifle collection. Our volunteers are very happy to give you a guided tour or answer any questions you have about the collection and the history of the museum site. We have a cafe serving delicious hot and cold food, the cakes and scones are all baked fresh on site. You can pop in to the cafe without visiting the museum. We are fully dog friendly in the museum and cafe, and hope to provide a great day out for you and your family.
Reviewed By yorkiejohn1 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
We don’t usually do historic sites and museums. We only went in because we were exploring the area and it started to rain. But so glad we did. We spent 90 minutes exploring the museum and found it fascinating. Loads of guns, tanks and other military vehicles. Interesting history about the German attack on Hartlepool in WW1, and the first British soldier to be killed in an attack on British soil. Fascinating reconstruction of a WW1 trench. Exhibition of military arms from muskets right up to the AK47 that is still in use. You can climb the command post for a view over the sea or descend underground to the magazines. Finally, a good cuppa in the cafe. It feels very amateur - but in a good way. The staff and volunteers are all so interested in the site and the exhibits and their enthusiasm shows. Great people, interesting museum and very pleasant seaside location.
9. 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.
10. 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 ????????????????
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