Location: Hartlepool
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Hartlepool, England
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. 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.
2. Hartlepool Quay
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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!
3. 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.
4. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
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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
5. Heugh Battery Museum
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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.
6. Summerhill Country Park and Outdoor Activities Centre
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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.
7. 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 ????????????????
8. 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!
9. Larry's Lanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By smallluxuryitem
Had our staff Christmas Party there last night. what a great night! Lots of fun and beautiful cocktails The food was delicious and presented in fun and quirky ways. Loved it ! Thank you for your great service
10. Lofty's Crazy Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Join us for a fun packed game around Hartlepool’s newest attraction… Our themed 10 – Hole Crazy Golf Course is based on Hartlepool’s glorious past and present with each hole having it’s own unique levels of easiness or trickery! Sited next to the Promenade in the jewel in the north east crown that is Seaton Carew, our course has been designed to suit players of all ages and abilities with the word ‘fun’ being the most important aspect. Our customers describe Lofty’s Crazy Golf as ‘not easy yet not difficult’ with a bonus chance of winning a FREE round on Hole 10. How will you describe Seaton Carew’s newest attraction once you’ve taken on the challenge of playing through Hartlepool’s glorious past and present?
Reviewed By stevenquest
Absolutely brilliant place, great friendly helpful staff, such fun and definately value for money ????
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