More reasons to visit Hartlepool

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience is located in the heart of the town's developing retail and leisure facilities. It overlooks the stunning marina with its many bars and restaurants, serving delicious international cuisine. The seaside resort Seaton Carew is nearby as is the historic Headland area, the conservation and recreational country park Summerhill and Hartlepool Art Gallery.

Hartlepool is just a stones throw from many other North East destinations. A short drive to the north takes you to Durham City, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Europes biggest retail outlet, The Metro Centre. To the south are the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, villages and the lovely coastal towns of Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Whitby.

Hartlepool is evolving... come and see for yourself!

Whilst in Hartlepool...

Cameron's Brewery Visitor Centre
and Bistro
Tel. (01429) 868686
Tour this fascinating brewery and experience the magic of 'Strongarm' and 'Nimmo' beers. Visit www.cameronsbrewery.com

St. Hilda's Church and Visitor Centre
Tel. (01429) 869706
With a monastery founded in 640AD, Hartlepool's Headland played an important part in the birth of Christianity in England. St. Hilda's dates from 1190AD, dominates the skyline and contains an interactive history of the area.

The Heugh Gun Battery
The Heugh (pronounced "Yuff") Gun Battery is a site of great significance. As a surviving 19th century coastal battery, complete with WW1 and WW2 modifications, it stands as a memorial to those lost during the great war.

The battery was the location of the only shore-to-ship combat in the whole of the UK during the Great War and home to the first person to die on British shores.It is a place that should stimulate the hearts as well as the minds of all who visit.

Visitors are welcomed each Saturday when members of the Trust re-create the time in dress and demonstrations. They are in the middle of restoring the Battery after success with a funding application.
Visit www.heughbattery.com

Hartlepool Marina
Hartlepool Marina is one of the most modern Marina facilities in Europe, attracting hundreds of vessels, the £60 million Marina is Hartlepool's most alluring and relaxing location. High fashion, waterside restaurants and romantic promenades may be more characteristic of a continental port, but Hartlepool has definitely made marina life a delicacy of its own.
Visit www.hartlepool-marina.com

Seaton Carew
A splendid promenade connects the Marina with one of the Victorian's favourite North-East resorts. Seaton Carew with its miles of broad golden sands and safe sheltered bathing is still the perfect venue for a traditional family day out at the seaside.

Enjoy good flat beaches to fly kites and build castles, rock pools to hunt shrimps and amusement arcades that flicker and sing - Seaton Carew is well worth visiting when you stay in Hartlepool.

Shopping
If it is shopping you are interested in then enjoy the retail park located on the doorstep of Hartlepool's Maritime Experience or take a short walk to Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, the third largest indoor shopping centre in the North East.
Visit www.middleton-grange.com

The 2nd Saturday in each month
Hartlepool Farmers' Market
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! Visit www.ndfm.co.uk

Lots of free parking
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience,
Jackson Dock,
Maritime Avenue,
Hartlepool (opposite Asda).
Telephone (01429) 860077.

Places to eat
Whatever your taste, Hartlepool has something for you and your pocket. From the coffee shops at Hartlepool's Maritime Experience, to nearby fast food chains. Navigation Point has an extensive choice of café bars and restaurants, serving international cuisine including Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Italian. Of course there is also cafes offering sandwiches and lighter bites and the obligatory fish and chip shop.

For more details on the many things to see and do and where to stay in Hartlepool visit:
www.destinationhartlepool.com
or telephone Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre on (01429) 869706.