Future Events

Hartlepool Museums and Heritage Service and Renaissance in the Regions have organised an exciting programme of events at Hartlepool's Maritime Experience.

Other Events

Thursday 17th December, 5pm - 8pm

Christmas Crackers 

• Meet Father Christmas as he strolls around the quayside
• Story-telling and mini-pantomimes from Atrebates Theatre Company
• Spot prizes given for best Christmas costumes
• Magic shows from Mister Twister
• Balloon modelling, children's rides and circus skills
• Carol singing, face painting and Christmas crafts
• Plus much more

All for only £3.00 per person

Lots of free car parking and Wingfield Castle Cafe and Quayside Coffee Shop open
To avoid queues on the evening, tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance from Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square. Tel. (01429) 890000.

Get yours early as it's sure to be a sell-out!

Entertainment is repeated throughout the evening so don't worry if you can't make it for 5pm
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Season's Greeting from all at Hartlepool's Maritime Experience!

Children's Pirate Parties

Most children love pirates and if you're looking for somewhere different to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, then how about a Pirate Party at an award-winning visitor attraction? Entry and full access to the Maritime Experience and party food is included in the price. Why not make it a themed party and dress up as pirates? Only £6.50 per child. Call for more details.

Hartlepool
Farmers' Markets

The 2nd Saturday in each month -
October 10th, November 14th, December 12th, January 9th ..... from 8.30am until about 3.00pm
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience car park
Around 20 stalls selling local, fresh produce including organic vegetables, free range meat, poultry and dairy products, cakes and lots lots more. You can be sure that what ends up on your plate hasn't travelled half way around the world!

Lots of free parking

Northern Dales Farmers Market
www.ndfm.co.uk

Swordfighting Displays

Many of the quayside guides have been trained in the art of swordfighting at the Royal Armoury in Leeds. Call to find out when you can see them display their skills. If you are bringing a group or school or booking a party for a small extra charge, a demonstration can be arranged especially for you. Cannon firing and Musketry Display are also a regular event. Just be prepared for the noise!!

Re-Enactments

During each school holiday our re-enactment group 'Sons of the Seas' take up residency at the quay. Sailors, pirate, marines and more. In the summer you may even see them rowing around Jackson Dock. Watch out though, they are always on the look-out to 'pressgang' any likely visitor they may see. They can earn quite a tidy sum from His Majesty's Navy (off the record of course)!

Hartlepool Tall Ships'
Races 2010

7 - 10 August 2010

The town will welcome a magnificent fleet of around 100 tall ships after being chosen by race organisers Sail Training International to be the finishing point for the race. And we want you to be part of it!!
So what's it all about?
Hartlepool will greet the ships, which will have sailed from Kristiansand in Norway on the second and final leg of the race.
The town already has good links with the tall ships and their captains after almost 40 vessels visited Hartlepool en route to Newcastle Gateshead, who hosted the event in 2010.
During their stay, the ships will be berthed in Hartlepool Quays, and there will be a large number of special events organised in the run up and during the the huge celebrations in August 2010. At the heart of the festivities will be over 4,000 young people from over 20 countries.
Hosting The Tall Ships' Races further highlights Hartlepool's well-deserved reputation as a first rate visitor destination. The whole event will be an amazing and colourful spectacle for the people of Hartlepool and the thousands of people who will come to witness this amazing spectacle.
Make sure that you have the date in your diary and that you tell all friends and families and colleagues it is a must for theirs.
www.hartlepooltallships2010.com

at Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience

Meet the Georgians

Saturday 7th to Monday 9th August 2010
10am to 7pm daily

To celebrate the biggest event that Hartlepool as ever staged, Hartlepool Tall Ships, 2010, Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience is busy organising it’s own ‘Meet the Georgians’, three day event.
 
The Regency period in Britain ran from 1811 – 1820. It was a period characterised by excess in all things, particularly in its ruler the Pince Regent, later George IV.

During these three days in August 2010, Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience will become a bustling Georgian seaport, filled with colour, costumes and comedy, traditional entertainment, music and much more. Look out for more details as more is confirmed.

Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience is the North East of England’s premier maritime attraction and is a wonderful re-creation of an 18th century naval seaport. Centrepiece is the stunning ship HMS Trincomalee which is the oldest warship afloat in Europe. The Maritime Experience offers a day packed with fun and adventure for all ages and truly make history come to life.

Don’t forget that we’re a permanent attraction and open everyday (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)…. just one of the reasons to visit Hartlepool

Admission price applies
Tel: 01429 860077 for more details
www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com