Why go
- Town in County Durham, England.
History
Hartlepool is an industrial port town in County Durham, England. It is governed by a unitary authority borough named after the town. The borough is part of the devolved Tees Valley area with an estimated population of 92,600.
Where to stay
PQF2+PH, Hartlepool TS27 4BL, United Kingdom · hoseasons.co.uk
Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool TS27 3HY, United Kingdom · abbeyhillcottages.co.uk
34 The Grn, Elwick, Hartlepool TS27 3EF, United Kingdom · facebook.com
Maritime Ave, Hartlepool TS24 0XZ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Indoor
5 The Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BS, United Kingdom · marinehotel-hartlepool.com
1 Church St, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BX, United Kingdom · seatonhotel.co.uk
1 The Grn, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1AR, United Kingdom · thenortonhotel.com
Metropolitan Park, The Lanyard, Hartlepool TS24 0XS, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
The Grand Hotel, Swainson St, Hartlepool TS24 8AA, United Kingdom · grandhotelhartlepool.co.uk
22-24 Scarborough St, Hartlepool TS24 7DA, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
Tees Rd, Hartlepool TS25 1DE, United Kingdom · themayfairlodge.co.uk
Rothbury Hotel, 9 The Clf, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1AP, United Kingdom · rothburyguesthouse.co.uk
105 c, Northgate, Hartlepool TS24 0JY, United Kingdom · maikelovestotravel.com
56 Mariners Point, Hartlepool TS24 0FB, United Kingdom · thisishartlepool.co.uk
52, 46, 47 Mariners Point, Hartlepool TS24 0FB, United Kingdom · janesplaces.co.uk
2 Grange Rd, Hartlepool TS26 8JA, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
11 The Grn, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1AS, United Kingdom · seaviewguesthouse.traveleto.com
Hillcarter Hotel, 32 Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7DH, United Kingdom
46-48 Station Ln, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BG, United Kingdom · aarondalehotel.co.uk
Indoor
19 The Grn, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1AT, United Kingdom · altonlea.co.uk
Throston St, Hartlepool TS24 0LG, United Kingdom
32 Parton St, Hartlepool TS24 8NJ, United Kingdom
10 McDonald Pl, Hartlepool TS24 0PZ, United Kingdom
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 10:00-17:00, We-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00 · York Place, Hartlepool, TS24 0QR
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Coal Lane, Billingham, TS22 5PZ · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-18:30; Sa 05:30-18:00; Su 06:15-18:00; 2026 Aug 30-2026 Sep 17 off Features: takeaway, delivery ·… · greggs.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 76 -77 The Front, Hartlepool, TS25 1BU · host26.qnop.net
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 178 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9EA · dominos.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Coal Lane, Billingham, TS22 5PZ · tobycarvery.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-13:45,17:00+;Su 12:00-14:00 Features: vegan options · Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 0XZ · portofino.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6 Middle Street, Hartlepool, TS27 4EA · blackhallwok.co.uk
Tapas, Spanish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegetarian options · 24 Navigation Point, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG
Cantonese, Fast Food · Cantonese fast food · 210 Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3QD
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 74a Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DN
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 120 Queensway, Billingham, TS23 2LT
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Kebab, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Kebab/Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · cafe · Moor Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 0PS · heughbattery.co.uk
Fast Food · fast food · 76 West View Road, Hartlepool, TS24 0BN · fireplacetakeaway.co.uk
Ice Cream · ice cream · 79 The Front, Hartlepool, TS25 1BU
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:15-13:45; Sa 07:15-12:45 Features: takeaway · Station Approach, Hartlepool, TS24 7ED
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Wynyard Retail Park, Billingham, TS22 5FG · starbucks.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · Hartlepool, TS25 2BU
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Coal Lane, Billingham, TS22 5PZ · restaurants.subway.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · 3 Coronation Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1XN · surfsidefish.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 35 Northgate, Hartlepool, TS24 0JX · tastyhartlepool.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · Hartlepool, TS24 0XR · nandos.co.uk
Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 16-18 Navigation Point, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG · spiceshartlepool.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · 43 West Precinct, Billingham, TS23 2NN
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food · 31 The Front, Hartlepool, TS25 1BS
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 8 The Front, Hartlepool, TS25 1BS
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-14:00; PH closed Features: delivery
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream · Navigation Point, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00, Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · Coal Lane, Billingham, TS22 5PZ
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · Chatham Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8QG
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-10:00 · Easington Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9QU
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 75 Middle Street, Hartlepool, TS27 4ED · kirasplace.co.uk
Chicken, Kebab, Burger, Shawarma, Fast Food · Chicken/Kebab fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Hartlepool, TS24 7NU · hartlepoolfe.ac.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 57 Northgate, Hartlepool, TS24 0JX
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 1 Coronation Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1XN
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5 Church Street, Hartlepool, TS25 1BX
Fast Food, Fast Food · Fast Food fast food
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Airports
Teesside International Airport (MME) 15 mi to the centre
Darlington, Durham, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Alitalia, Eastern Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Amsterdam, Aberdeen (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41, S20) · 1 route: Aberdeen
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Teesport
Ferry terminal · 6.4 mi from the centre · PD Ports
Port Clarence
Ferry terminal · 6.8 mi from the centre · Middlesbrough Borough Council
Middlesbrough
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre · Middlesbrough Borough Council
Tees Transporter Bridge
Ferry route · Middlesbrough Council
Transporter Bridge northbound
Ferry route · Middlesbrough Council
Transporter Bridge southbound
Ferry route · Middlesbrough Council
Europoort - Teesport
Ferry route · P&O Ferries
Ferry: Europoort => Teesport
Ferry route · P & O Frieght
Ferry: Teesport => Europoort
Ferry route · P & O Frieght
Zeebrugge - Teesport
Ferry route · P&O Ferries
Ferry: Zeebrugge => Teesport
Ferry route · P&O Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Hartlepool, UK — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Teesport, 6.4 mi); routes include Tees Transporter Bridge, Transporter Bridge northbound, Transporter Bridge southbound.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hartlepool, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach