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3 of the Best 

OPENING TIMES: Lunch: Tue – Sun: 12noon – 1.30pm (2pm Sun), 

Dinner: Tue – Sat: 6pm – 9pm (9.30pm Fri & Sat) 

Neptune House, Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0YB 

Tel: 01429 266 120 www.krimos.co.uk 

OPENING TIMES: Lunch: Tue – Sat: 12noon – 1.45pm 

Dinner: Tue – Sat: 5pm – 9pm (9.30pm Fri & Sat) 

Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience, Hartlepool, TS24 0XZ 

Tel: 01429 266 166 www.portofino.co.uk 

Krimo’s is synonymous with good food 

and great service in Hartlepool. 

Established since May 1985, it now 

occupies a prime location overlooking 

the Marina lock-gates. The restaurant 

offers a superb choice of Mediterranean 

dishes including Algerian Tagines. 

OPENING TIMES: Lunch: Tue – Sun: 12noon – 1.45pm (2.30pm Sun) 

Dinner: Tue – Sun: 5.30pm – 9.30pm (10pm Fri & Sat. 9pm Sun) 

Unit 24-26 Navigation Point, Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0YF 

Tel: 01429 222 223 www.casabar.co.uk 

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Portofino was 

opened by Krimo 

in 1997, and has 

fast built an 

excellent reputation for providing the 

perfect blend of good quality food and 

service. The cuisine is a successful mix of 

bistro and pizzeria with a great selection 

of daily specials on offer. The restaurant 

has a unique buzz created by the 

fascinating décor and music. 

Casa del Mar is Krimo’s third venture, 

opened in 2006, it has now acquired a 

tremendous reputation for offering an 

extensive variety of quality Mediterranean 

tapas. The restaurant has a beautiful Spanish 

feel in mosaics& warm relaxing colours, and 

is popular and appealing to all ages. 

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whatshappeninghartlepool.com 

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GUIDE

Welcome to the 

brand new What’s Happening 

Hartlepool Guide 2012! 

This guide combines the Hartlepool Mini-Guide and the What’s On 

Hartlepool publications. By joining forces we have been able to bring 

you a great resource that acts as a pocket guide to our great town as 

well as a thorough compendium of all the arts, performance and 

events we have planned for 2012. 

Hopefully you will find the guide easy to use. We have colour-coded 

the main sections and have included an improved, referenced, foldout 

map at the back for you to aid your navigation. Places are 

referenced throughout the guide with either the letters TC followed by 

a number which means it is in the Town Centre map. Areas on the 

Main Map are referenced with an M followed by a letter and a number 

to indicate which box within the grid you will find them. For instance 

Throston Golf Club is found at M-A3. 

Also, look out for a second, smaller, guide released in late-summer 

2012. This will be promoting the events programme for the end of the 

year and will include those events we could not list within this guide 

and those which have been booked since publication. 

Finally, if you want to stay completely up-to-date with all things 

Hartlepool, log onto our website and sign up to our regular 

e-newsletter offering all types of competitions and promotions 

at whatshappeninghartlepool.com 

Contents 

4-5 Top 10 Reasons To Visit... 

6-7 Hartlepool Marina & More... 

8-9 Leisure & Pleasure... 

10-11 Green Spaces 

12-13 Coastal Cousins 

14 Near Neighbours 

16-22 Things To Do 

24 Hot Potato 

25-33 Events : Theatre 

34-36 Events : Hartlepool Art Gallery 

38-39 Events : Museum of Hartlepool 

40-45 Events 

47-49 Places To Stay 

50 Vouchers & Useful Websites 

51 Further Afield Information 

52-53 Hartlepool Map 


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Top 10 Reasons 

To Visit... 

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Play by the sea... 

With award-winning beaches to the 

North and the South of the Marina 

you can while away the hours with a 

bucket and spade or kick off your 

shoes and enjoy a stroll. 

destinationhartlepool.com 

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Eat out... 

You’re spoilt for choice in Hartlepool. 

Tastes from around the world are 

available all year round. We’ve even 

created a website to help you choose. 

Map ref:TC - 4 

eatinhartlepool.com 

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Step back in time... 

At Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience. 

A recreation of an 18th century 

seaport and home to the oldest British 

warship afloat in the the world; 

HMS Trincomalee. 

Map ref: TC 

hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com 

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Living history... 

The Heugh Gun Battery defended the 

Town against a bombardment from a trio 

of German battle cruisers in 1914. The 

site is preserved to retell the story of 

immense bravery. 

Map ref: M-H4 

heughbattery.com 

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2 

4 

Picture with a 

comic-strip legend... 

On the glorious Headland, standing next to 

his favourite local pub, you will find a 

‘lifesize’ statue of the world-famous Andy 

Capp. Once the second most popular comicstrip 

in the world, his antics are still 

documented each day in the Daily Mirror. 

Map ref: M-G4 


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Take to the water… 

Get as close as you can without 

getting wet (Hopefully!). At 

Hartlepool Marina there are a range 

of ways of getting seaborne. From 

stand-up paddle-boards, lightning 

fast Thundercats or the grace and 

comfort of the ‘small’ Tall Ship 

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‘Adventure’. All aboard! 

Map ref: TC 

hartlepool-marina.com 

Try boulder climbing… 

At Summerhill Country Park you can take 

part in a range of planned activities as well 

as just turning up to try a few others. 

Boulder Climbing is a low-level but highly 

technical form of the sport. At Summerhill 

you can give it a try any day of the year! 

Map ref: M-B7 

sunnysummerhill.com 

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Hot Potato 

Comedy Club... 

Every month there’s a chance to forget the 

current economic crisis and head out for a 

guaranteed giggle. At recession-busting 

prices and some attractive drinks deals, be 

sure to book your seats early! For the full 

Town Hall Theatre programme visit the 

website: whatshappeninghartlepool.com 

Map ref: TC 

3 

10 

Go seal watching... 

Did you know that you can get up 

close to one of the most successful 

colonies of Common and Grey Seals 

in the country at Seal Sands – the 

late summer is the best time to spot 

them with new-born pups. 

naturalengland.co.uk 

Sample the local ale… 

One of Hartlepool’s oldest companies – 

Camerons Brewery – is a successful 

regional brewery producing popular ales 

such as Strongarm. There is a great 

visitor centre and brewery tours can be 

arranged to suit most groups. 

Map ref: TC 

cameronsbrewery.com 

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Top Ten Reasons To Visit... 


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Hartlepool 

Marina & More... 

Make a splash at Hartlepool Marina (ref TC 3 )! 

The hub of Hartlepool’s revival and a great place 

to visit: day or night. The Marina is home to 

nearly 500 boats and yachts and a water 

playground for those wanting to try 

paddle-boarding and Thundercats. 


Buy Local 

The second Saturday of every month welcomes a 

traditional Farmers’ Market in the car park at 

Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience 

The honey-pot attraction is 

Hartlepool’s Maritime 

Experience (ref TC 2 ), a 

great interactive attraction 

that is also home to HMS 

Trincomalee the oldest 

British warship afloat in the 

world and the free to enter 

Museum of Hartlepool (ref 

TC 2 ), which offers an 

interactive insight into the 

origins and development of 

Hartlepool through the years. 

Wet and Dry 

Try walking across the 

Marina on the standup 

paddle-boards, or 

stay dry under the 

waterline as you tread 

the lower decks of 

HMS Trincomalee 

All around the Marina you 

will be spoilt for choice when 

it comes to dining-out and 

socialising. Navigation Point 

(ref TC 4 ) is a busy hub of 

bars and restaurants offering 

tastes from around the world. 

The Marina is also home to a 

range of exciting events every 

year. This year make sure not 

to miss the Diamond Jubilee 

Celebrations, 1st - 5th June. 

Did you know 

PSS Wingfield Castle 

was used in the filming 

of the 1980 movie The 

Elephant Man with 

John Hurt 

Marina & More... 

whatshappeninghartlepool.com 7Hartlepool 

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Tel: 01429 869 706

Leisure & 

Pleasure 

Leisure & Pleasure 

Relax and unwind. There’s a world of 

choice to help you fill your free time in 

Hartlepool. If shopping is your guilty 

pleasure then try Middleton Grange 

Shopping Centre (ref TC 11 ) or the lively 

retail parks by the Marina (ref M-E5). 

If you’re feeling hungry head Elsewhere in town you can 

to Navigation Point (ref TC 4 ) enjoy the great Vue Cinema 

where flavours from around (ref TC 7 ) and The UK 

the globe can be found in one Superbowl (ref M-E8 21 ). 

place. There are a selection of Sports lovers can try one of 

great bars there as well for three golf courses or follow 

after-dinner drinks. Hartlepool United FC. 



is the specialist website 

to help you choose 

dining-out destinations 

in Hartlepool. Look out 

for exciting recipes, 

special offers and 

competitions 

Let us entertain you! 

Hartlepool has a rich and 

varied entertainment 

programme, the events 

listing in this guide will help 

you choose. Regular 

favourites include the Hot 

Potato Comedy Club at the 

Town Hall Theatre (ref TC 10 ) 

and the many seasonal 

events at Hartlepool’s 

Maritime Experience 

(ref TC 2 ). 

Scan the codes on the page 

to visit our bespoke events 

webpage and eating out 

website. 



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Green 

Spaces 

Green Spaces 

If you like to get outdoors, just for 

the fresh air or for something 

more adventurous then read on. 


Hartlepool is blessed with 

some great outdoor activity 

options including the 

incredible Summerhill 

(ref M-B7 20 ) and the 

breathtaking Quads 4 All (ref 

M-C10 31 ). As well as some 

glorious landscaped parks. 

If you are a nature lover then 

there’s a choice of six Local 

Nature Reserves for you to 

explore, covering terrains 

such as protected sanddunes, 

marshlands and old 

disused railway lines that 

create exciting green 

corridors. Beyond Seaton 

Carew lies Teesmouth 

(ref M-G10) the only National 

Nature Reserve in the district 

which offers a unique 

environment for a range of 

wildlife, thriving alongside its 

industrial neighbours. 

The countryside team hold a 

programme of exciting 

events and activities 

throughout the year which is 

worth looking out for! 

Walks in Hartlepool 

A series of 12 self-guided walks 

have been created in and around 

RSPB Saltholme 

Hartlepool. Distances range from 

on the outskirts of 

2 ½ to 9 miles and take in great 

Hartlepool is the 

scenery from coast and country. 

biggest and newest 

The set of map-based walks are 

RSPB centre in the 

country 

available from the Tourist 

Information Centre or online at 


rspb.org.uk/saltholme.com 

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Coastal 

Cousins 

Coastal Cousins 

The centre of Hartlepool is sandwiched 

between two contrasting coastal 

treasures. To the north is the historic 

Headland, a proud community, home to 

the oldest architecture in Hartlepool. 

The area is home to some 

great attractions such as the 

Story Trail, St Hilda’s Church 

(ref M-G4 14 ) and The 

Heugh Gun Battery Museum 

(ref M-H4 13 ). A walk around 

the Headland is a real tonic 

any day of the year, as the 

North Sea rolls relentlessly 

into the promenade walls 

and the several piers. 

To the south of the town 

centre, Seaton Carew is a 

busy little seaside resort. The 

architecture is primarily 

Victorian and there is a long 

and easy to access 

promenade. Beyond this you 

will find over two miles of 

golden sands stretching to 

the Marina to the north and 

all the way to the mouth of 

the River Tees to the south. 


Fish and chips 

Headland Story Trail 

are never better than 

Use the QR link to open up the 

by the seaside. The 

Story Trail map and leaflet, a 

Headland and Seaton 

great self-guided walk around 

Carew have a range of 

the perimeter of the Historic 

places to choose from to 

Headland which is guaranteed 

enjoy inside or outside 

to educate and invigorate 


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Near 

Neighbours 

Ever Fancied 

Getting Out 

on the Water? 

Are YOU looking for something 

new? Different experiences? Learn 

new skills? Want to get fit with your 

friends whilst having fun? Why not 

check out the water activities on 

offer at Hartlepool Marina. 

Thundercat Racing 

High Speed Racing in the 

Marina Dock. Join our team 

as co pilots for some 

competitive fun – fitness, 

speed strength and stamina. 


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Hartlepool is a great place to visit and it 

also makes a fantastic base for exploring 

North East England. A short drive to the 

north you will find the historic Durham 

City, a designated World Heritage Site. 

Extend your journey and you 

will reach the city 

conurbations of Sunderland 

and Newcastle. To the south 

of Hartlepool lies the rest of 

Tees Valley, made up of 

Stockton, Darlington, 

Middlesbrough and Redcar & 

Cleveland. Here you can find 

tales of industrial heritage 

including the birth of the 

railways, Middlesbrough’s 

most famous son Captain 

James Cook as well as the 

iconic Transporter Bridge. 

thisisdurham.com 

visitmiddlesbrough.com 

Stand Up Paddle 

Boarding 

What is it? Learn a basic 

paddling technique whilst 

improving your balance & core 

strength. This activity a wetsuit 

is provided as falling off and 

falling in is all part of the fun. 

Adventure Sailing 

What is it? Small Tall Ship 

sailing experience – help us 

hoist the sails and enjoy a taste 

of onboard roles delegated 

from our Captain and sail out 

into Tees Bay. 

All Prices from 

£12.50 per person 

Activities great for all ages 

and abilities over 8 years. 

No experience necessary, 

no equipment needed. 

Combo Deals When more than one 

activity is booked combo discount can apply 

10% off all activities 

on redemption of this voucher 

Valid until Jan 2013 (Subject to withdrawal at anytime) 

Tel: 01429 865 744 Mob: 07538 484 570 

Email: wateractivities@hartlepool-marina.com 

www.hartlepool-marina.com

Things 

To Do 

As well as the delights of shows at our 

Town Hall Theatre, exhibitions at the Museum 

of Hartlepool and Hartlepool Art Gallery, here 

are a host of other activities and attractions 

which can help to keep you entertained whilst 

in Hartlepool. 

For more detailed information on them all then 

go to destinationhartlepool.com/things-to-do 

Art Gallery 

Map Ref: TC 1 TS24 7EQ Tel: 01429 869 706 

The former church hosts a varied programme of 

art and craft exhibitions and includes the Tourist 

Information Centre, Coffee Shop and Bell Tower 

viewing platform. 

Open: Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm 

Closed: Sun & Mon, Christmas Day, 

Boxing Day & New Years Day. 


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Burn Valley Gardens 

Map Ref: M-D6 27 TS25 5QS 

Tel: 01429 284 124 / 523 421 

Opened in 1898, Burn Valley Gardens provides 

the town's central green belt area. Children's 

playground and bowls. A walkway takes you 

through the Family Wood on to Ward Jackson 

Park and Summerhill. 

Open from 7.30am and closed just before dusk. 

Camerons Brewery 

Visitor Centre 

Map Ref: TC 12 TS24 7QS Tel: 01429 868 686 

cameronsbrewery.com 

The visitor centre is located in the former 

Stranton Pub and offers a remarkable and 

educational insight into beer production. 

Open: Mon – Sat 11am – 4pm 

Price: Adult £6, Concessions £5.50, 

Evening Tour £8 (min 16 people). 

Visits must be booked in advance.

Things To Do 


Experience 

Map Ref: TC 2 TS24 0XZ Tel: 01429 860 077 


Discover an 18th century historic quayside, HMS 

Trincomalee – the oldest British warship afloat 

and the interactive FREE Museum of Hartlepool. 

Open: Apr - Oct 10am – 5pm 

Nov – Mar 11am – 4pm 

Price: Adult £8.50, Children / Student / Over 60 

£6.50, Family £25 (2 adults & up to 3 children) 

Hartlepool Marina 

Map Ref: TC 3 TS24 0RU Tel: 01429 865 744 

hartlepool-marina.com 

500 berth marina offering waterside restaurants, 

attractions and attractive promenades as well as 

the thrills and spills of great watersports 

adventure, including stand up paddle boarding 

and the Adventure Sailing Experience. 

Heugh Gun Battery Museum 

Map Ref: M-H4 13 TS24 0PS Tel: 01429 270 746 

heughbattery.com 

Surviving 19th century coastal battery complete 

with WW1 and WW2 modifications. Experience the 

sights and smells of a trench on the front line. 

Then enjoy the coffee shop to complete your visit. 

Open: Thurs – Sun 10am – 4pm 

Price: Adult £4, Child / Conc £2.50, Under 5’s & 

veterans Free. 


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Middleton Grange 

Shopping Centre 

Map Ref: TC 11 TS24 7RZ Tel: 01429 861 220 

middleton-grange.com 

Middleton Grange is a popular shopping 

destination with 140 stores, an indoor market 

and free Sunday parking. Look out for the new 

BHS store opening this year. 

Open: Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm, 

Sun 10am – 4.30pm, Bank Hol: 10am – 4.30pm, 

(except Boxing Day 9am – 5pm). 

Mister Twisters 

Map Ref: M-E8 28 TS25 1PE Tel: 01429 275 777 

mister-twisters.co.uk 

A fun indoor play facility for children up to the age 

of 12, offering family entertainment and excellent 

value for money, in a safe and controlled 

environment. 

Open: Sun – Thurs 9.30am – 6pm 

Fri & Sat 9.30am – 7pm, Price: £2.80 - £4.50 per 

child depending on age and time of year.

Things To Do 

Quads 4 All 

Map Ref: M-C10 31 TS22 5PG Tel: 01429 864 026 

quads4all.com 

An outdoor attraction in a pleasant rural setting to 

test the riding skills of adults, boys and girls of all 

ages. School Hols: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 

10am – 4pm, Non-school Hols: Sat 10am – 5pm, 

Sun 10am – 4pm, 1st Nov – 29th Feb: Sat & Sun 

12pm – 3pm (Mon – Fri by bookings only). 

Prices: please see website for details. 

Rossmere Park 

Map Ref: M-D8 30 TS25 5EG 

Tel: 01429 284 124 / 523 421 

Rossmere Park offers open grassed areas, 

trees, a lake, an all weather pitch and fixed 

equipment playground (for toddlers and 

teenagers). 


Seaton Carew Park 

Map Ref: M-G9 29 TS25 1BN 

Tel: 01429 284 124 / 523 421 

Seaton Park is situated close to the seafront at 

Seaton Carew and is home to a bowling green, 

tennis courts, playing field and a fantastic new 

children's play area, complete with sunken 

pirate ship. 



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St. Hilda’s Church 

Map Ref: M-G4 14 TS24 0PW 

Tel: 01429 869 706 / 267 030 

hartlepool-st.hilda.org.uk 

The Headland skyline is dominated by the 

imposing and accessible St. Hilda’s Church, which 

offers audio visual displays relating to the church 

and surrounding area. Refreshments available. 

Open: Easter – Sept: Wed, Sat & Sun 2pm – 4pm, 

Oct – Easter: Sat 2pm – 4pm 

Saltholme 

Map Ref: 25 TS2 1TU Tel: 01642 546 625 

rspb.org.uk/saltholme 

Enjoy a wildlife experience at this huge wetland 

reserve – state of the art centre, walks, cycleways, 

walled wildlife garden, adventure play area and a 

coffee shop make the experience. 

Open: Nov, Mar 10am – 4pm, April – Oct, 10am – 

5pm. Price: £3 per car. Free to RSPB members, 

cyclists, pedestrians and public transport users. 

Family activity ticket £10 for 2 adults & up to 3 

children.

Things To Do 


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Summerhill 

Map Ref: M-B7 20 TS25 4LL Tel: 01429 523 524 

sunnysummerhill.com 

100 acre country park transformed for conservation, 

rock climbing, cycling, walking and orienteering 

along with activity sessions within the visitor centre. 

Site open 24/7. Visitor Centre Mon – Thurs 8am 

– 5.30pm, Fri 8am – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 

5.30pm (April – Sep only). 

UK Superbowl 

Map Ref: M-E8 21 TS25 1XT Tel: 01429 866 912 

UK Superbowl has a 20 lane ten pin bowling 

alley with café, licensed bar, arcade area and 

laser quaser. Excellent, value for money with 

special offers running all the time. 

Open: Mon – Fri 2pm -10pm, Sat 10am – 11pm, 

Sun 11am – 9pm, School Hols 11am – 11pm 

Prices: please ring for a range of prices. 

Vue Cinema 

Map Ref: TC 7 TS24 0XS Tel: 08712 240 240 

myvue.com 

Vue at Hartlepool is a 7 screen cinema with 1773 

seats. It offers comfortable all-stadium seating 

with extra stretch leg room. Keep the kids 

amused every Sat & Sun morning from £1.25. 

For details of prices, offers and opening times 

then ring the cinema or visit their website. 

Ward Jackson Park 

Map Ref: M-C5 19 TS24 7LE 

Tel: 01429 284 124 / 523 421 

Named after one of the town's founders, Ralph 

Ward Jackson. Facilities include angling, bowls, 

putting, band concerts, water fountain, flower 

gardens and lake. Place in the Park is a must for 

a coffee and homemade scone. 


Activities & Leisure – Contact numbers 

Hartlepool United Football Club TS24 8BZ – 01429 272 584 (Ref TC- 8 ) 

Hartlepool Golf Course TS24 9QF – 01429 274 398 (Ref M-B1) 

Headland Sports Hall TS24 0NZ – 01429 236 564 (Ref M-G4) 

Mill House Leisure Centre TS24 8AR – 01429 223 791 (Ref TC- 9 ) 

Mayfair Golf Centre (Driving Range) TS25 1DE – 01429 864 511 (Ref M-G10) 

Seaton Carew Golf Course TS25 1DE – 01429 266 249 (Ref M-G10 22 ) 

Throston Golf Course TS26 0UG – 01429 275 325 (Ref M-A3 18 ) 

Abbey Hill Fishing Lake TS273HY – 01429 223746 

Arts & Outreach 

The team have delivered a number of 

successful projects that encourage 

participation and engagement in the Arts 

and Heritage over the past year and they are 

gearing up towards a number of exciting 

projects for 2012, including the year’s major 

event, The Diamond Festival. 

Arts Hartlepool: is an innovative arts space 

in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and is 

open until April 2012. Come and get involved! 

For more information or for how to take part 

in all aspects of the Arts in Hartlepool, 

contact Clare Irvine, Arts Manager 

clare.irvine@hartlepool.gov.uk 

tel: 01429 523 440 

Fun and Learning 

at the Museum of Hartlepool & Hartlepool Art Gallery 

All year round including school holidays 


The Learning Team offer an extensive range of 

workshops and activities. From Romans to 

Tudors, Creative Writing to Forensic Apprentice 

and loans boxes for Schools to activities, trails 

and crafts for families. 

For further information 

hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com, 

call 01429 523 451 or 523 449 or 

learningteam@hartlepool.gov.uk 

Group transport can be provided by Integrated 

Transport Unit at very competitive rates. 

For further info contact 01429 523 769.

Events 

There is lots happening in Hartlepool and this 

brochure is the perfect place to find out. Events 

include some great drama, music and comedy 

at The Town Hall Theatre, stunning exhibitions, 

and lots of activities indoors and out. 

Stuck for 

gift ideas… 

treat them to 

a great night at 

the theatre! 

The highlight of a packed 2012 is The Diamond Festival. 

Come and join us at our ‘retro royal knees-up’ to celebrate 

the Queen’s 60 years on the throne at various locations 

between June 1st and 5th. For all the information you need to 

know, visit whatshappeninghartlepool.com. Look out for the 

leaflet out early Summer with all the events updates. 

For tickets call 01429 890 000 

Join us on facebook and follow @WHHartlepool 

Theatre 

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, 

Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH 

Wednesday 1st to Saturday 4th February at 6.30pm 

Saturday Matinee at 1.45pm 

Debbie Barrass Academy of Performing Arts present 

That's Entertainment! 

So much talent, so many songs and dances and drama! FAB-U-LOUS! 

Tickets: £9 / £8 concs 

Sunday 5th February at 7.30pm 

Showbooker present 

Buddy Holly and the 

Cricketers 

In a brand new show for 2012 - Buddy Holly's 

75th Birthday Party! 

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the 

greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 

60s, including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, 

Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, 

The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, The 

Beatles and much, much more! As featured on 

the Graham Norton show “The One and Only.” 

“The audience were dancing in the aisles and 

roaring for more.” The Stage 

buddyhollyandthecricketers.co.uk 


Box Office: 01429 890 000 

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Events : Theatre 

Thursday 9th February at 7.30pm 

Hartlepool Music Society present 

Prazak String Quartet 

Programme includes: Mozart, Janacek and Smetana. 

Tickets: £11.50 on the door 

Concessions for students, carers, benefit 

recipients. Accompanied children under 14 go 

free. Or save over 30% by joining the Society. 

hartlepoolmusicsociety.org.uk 

Sunday 19th February at 7.30pm 

Townsend Productions present 

The Ragged Trousered 

Philanthropists 

The adaptation of Robert Tressell’s famous novel 

is a hilarious, fast-paced, musical show that 

shares with its audience a year in the life of a 

group of painters and decorators, as they renovate 

a three-storey town house for Mayor Sweater. 


Sunday 26th February at 2pm 

Little Howard’s Big Show 

As seen on CBBC, the nations’ favourite humancartoon 

double act: Big Howard and Little 

Howard return to the stage with their brand new 

comedy spectacular Little Howard’s Big Show. 

"Genius" The Radio Times. 

Starred at Hartlepool Dockfest 2009 


Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th March at 6.30pm, Saturday Matinee at 2pm 

Nadine Kennedy's Academy presents their 9th annual show 

Raising the Bar 

A dance spectacular bursting with talent. 


Thursday 22nd March at 7.30pm 


Meta 4 String Quartet 

Programme includes Faure, Smetana and Schumann. 


Concessions for students, carers, benefit recipients. Accompanied children 

under 14 go free. Or save over 30% by joining the Society. 


Thursday 29th March at 7.30pm 

JCPJ Ltd present 

Derek Acorah – 

The True Vision Tour 

With countless hours of spirit contact, one-toone 

readings, numerous TV appearances and 

twenty years of live stage shows, Derek Acorah 

is unquestionably the most time-honoured and 

respected Spirit Medium in the UK today. His 

friendly and sincere delivery, down-to-earth 

charm and obvious dedication to his work has 

endeared Derek to many tens of thousands of 

people, including those who regularly join him 

in the audience at his live stage shows. 




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Wednesday 29th February at 7.30pm 

Goodnights Entertainment Ltd present 

Big Pants and Botox 

Starring Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley 

Barbara has just survived an eventful ‘significant’ 

birthday, which has got her thinking about many 

things – not least the merits of ‘Big Pants & 

Boxtox’. Come and join her as she takes us on a 

hilarious, emotional, intriguing and ultimately 

uplifting journey. 


Wednesday 7th March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm 

Timeless Theatre Productions present 

All Our Yesterdays 

One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, 

taking you on a breathtaking musical journey from 

the good old days of Music Hall, through the 40s, 

50s, 60s, and finally into some of the beautiful 

harmonies of the 1970s. With a host of new songs 

and costumes. 


Monday 2nd April at 11am 

Greek Myths for Kids 

Soar above the clouds with Pegasus! Help 

battle the fearsome Minotaur! A breathtaking 

journey from the Gorgon’s lair to the heights 

of Mount Olympus. Told using storytelling and 

puppetry. As seen at The Edinburgh Fringe 

Festival. backhandtheatre.com 

Tickets: £5 Suitable for ages 4-11 years 

Monday 2nd April at 3pm 

The Velveteen Rabbit 

The enchanting story of how a toy was loved 

so much he became real. Puppetry, poetry 

and physical theatre bring this children's 

classic to life. Laugh, shout, cry and join the 

adventure. As seen at The Edinburgh Fringe 

Festival. backhandtheatre.com 

Tickets: £5 Suitable for ages 4-11 years 

Box Office: 01429 890 000 

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Friday 6th April at 7.30pm 

An Evening with 

Richard Digance 

40 Years On The Road 

Many people sing, play guitar and 

tell stories but not many have 

supported Steve Martin, Robin 

Williams or played a guitar duet 

with Brian May of Queen, Richard 

Digance has. 

It was Dennis Norden on the ITV 

programme '30 years of Comedy' 

who said that Richard Digance trod 

a unique and dangerous path, 

telling stories like no other without 

taking the obvious tried and tested 

gag route. 


Monday 16th April at 7.30pm 


Robin Ireland and 

Tim Morton 

Viola & Piano Recital 

Programme includes Bach, Britten, Schubert 

and Brahms. 






Tuesday 17th April at 2pm and 7pm 

Hartlepool on Film 

A rare opportunity to see some newly 

discovered films relating to Hartlepool from 

the vaults of the Northern Region Film & 

Television Archive (NRFTA). 

Tickets: £3 

Thursday 19th April at 7.30pm 

Circus of Horrors 

Freaks & Feathers 

The Freaky element of the show consists of the 

Royal Family of Freaks, led by Circus of Horrors 

undead Ringmaster Doktor Haze. The Circus 

element comes from the flying & revolving 

Reverend, The Bizarre Divas - The Slice Girls, 

led by Anastasia IV. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent. 

‘I loved it’. Simon Cowell 

Tickets: £16 / £15 concs - 16+ only 

Monday 23rd April at 7.30pm and 

Wednesday 25th April at 1pm 

Icarus Theatre present 

Macbeth 

The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in 

Shakespeare’s epic tragedy surfaces in 

this kinetic, blood-thirsty production. 

Unrivalled on the battlefield, Macbeth is 

rewarded with rank and favour by a 

grateful king. But with each enemy 

butchered to serve his vaulting ambition, 

Macbeth’s lust for power takes a more 

menacing grip. Lauded as one of the 

most fearless touring companies in the 

UK, Icarus’ new production goes straight 

for the jugular. 

Featured on the AQA syllabus for Year 

11/12. For further information please 

contact 01429 523 769. See page 33 for 

transport offer. 


Friday 20th April at 7.30pm 

Showbooker present 

all weller 

A tribute to Paul Weller 

In a stunning sound and style portrayal, all weller 

replicates in every detail the individual musical 

and vocal styles of each phase of Weller’s 30+ 

years adventure in music. A performance 

capturing the energy of the old hits along with 

Weller’s current offerings. 

Tickets: £10 

Saturdays April 21st, May 19th, 

June 23rd and July 21st at 1pm 

Groovy Babies 

A fabulously funky experience for all boogie 

babies aged 0-5. Non stop music, lights, glitter 

ball, bubbles, performers and plenty of disco 

dancing! Food available and the bar will be open 

for mummies and daddies too! 

Tickets: £5 per baby, parents are free 

Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th May at 7.30pm 

Hartlepool Stage Society present 

The Sound of Music 

A family favourite that hasn't been performed in 

Hartlepool for over 20 years. All the usual 

favourite songs, humour and heart warming 

story line. 



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Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm 

Chris Difford 

It’s All About Me Tour 2012 

The double Ivor Novello winning, walking enigma 

that is Chris Difford, one half of the inimitable and 

timeless Squeeze. His 2012 shows will mostly 

consist of new and old songs, from the early 

Squeeze hits to the present day and his well 

respected solo work. His story from truancy at 

school to Madison Square Gardens joined with his 

journey in the music industry will be told with short 

films, songs and banter from Chris. chrisdifford.com 

Tickets: £14 

Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st May at 7pm 

Edith Harrison Performing Arts 

Rainbow of Dreams 


Saturday 12th May at 7.30pm 

The Seventies Story 

Starring Brotherhood of Man 

The award winning Brotherhood of Man, still 

with the original “Save your kisses for me” lineup, 

share their hilarious 70s secrets and take you 

on a fun packed, foot stomping, hand clapping, 

rock ’n’ pop journey recalling the news, gossip, 

songs, TV, films, toys and fashions of the day. 

brotherhoodofman.co.uk 


Friday 1st June at 8pm 

The Sex Pistols Experience 

with support from The Clashed 

Part of The Diamond Festival, see back of map 

Punk Music can really mean only one thing: “The 

Sex Pistols” and “The Sex Pistols Experience” is a 

chance to experience what the band were really 

like. “They really are The Sex Pistols. Superb”. – 

Steve Jones (Sex Pistols Guitarist). 


Wednesday 20th June at 7.30pm and 

Thursday 21st June at 10am and 1.15pm 

Theatre Hullabaloo present 

My Mother Told 

Me Not to Stare 

Have you ever done things your parents told you 

not to do? Told in an operatic, gothic style, this 

show presents children with the rules that must 

absolutely not be broken… and then absolutely 

breaks them! 8 years and above. 


Sunday 24th June at 7.30pm 

Objective Talent Management present 

Barry and Stuart: Show & Tell 

Stars of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’, twisted warlocks 

Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with 

their amazing new show, Show & Tell. Be 

prepared to have your minds blown as they 

exclusively reveal all the secrets behind the magic. 

Not suitable for under 12s. 


Saturday 7th July at 7.15pm 

Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival 

Enjoy music from the winners of the 2012 heats in the 13th year for this festival. 


At Summerhill Country Park These are open air 

performances, bring a blanket / chair. Even if it rains we carry on! 

Illustration from The Tale of 

Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter 

Copyright © Frederick Warne 

& Co., 1902, 2002 

Reproduced by permission of 

Frederick Warne & Co. 

Monday 30th July at 2pm 

Quantum Theatre present 

The Tales of Beatrix Potter: 

Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny 

Peter Rabbit knows very well that he is not to go 

into Mr McGregor’s garden, as it was there that 

his father met his untimely end and was put into 

a pie! But Peter cannot resist. Using live music, 

this is a magical show for young and old alike. 

Tickets: £12 adults / £7 children 

Monday 30th July at 7pm 

Quantum Theatre present 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Set on that most dangerous of nights, four 

young, unsuspecting lovers become entangled in 

their magical affray and soon no mortals are 

safe in those bewitched and bewitching woods 

outside Athens... 

Tickets: £12 adults / £7 children 

Saturday 8th September at 7pm 

Preston Simpson & Sterndale 

Young Musicians Classical Concert 

This concert will showcase young musical talent who have all received 

backing through the Preston Simpson & Sterndale Young Musician’s Trust. 

Tickets: £10 / £8 concs, balcony £9 / £7 

Friday 14th September at 6.30pm and 

Saturday 15th September at 1.30pm 

Footlight Youth Theatre present 

Aladdin 

A traditional tale retold with a modern and ‘Artlepool twist. 

Tickets: £8.50 / £7.50 concs 


Box Office: 01429 890 000 

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Wednesday 26th September at 7.30pm 


Jayson Gillam: Pianist 

This brilliant young Australian pianist won the Brant Piano Competition, 

Birmingham Symphony Hall in July 2011. 


Concessions for students, carers, benefit recipients. Accompanied 

children under 14 go free. Or save over 30% by joining the Society. 


Monday 29th October at 7.30pm 

Rumpus Theatre present 

Wilkie Collins’ 

The Ghost’s Touch 

Widower Stephen Rayburn’s young 

daughter Lucy runs back to him from the 

woods. He can see that she’s frightened. 

“It’s the lady”, she says “I think she might 

be mad!” The ghostly woman leads 

Stephen into a web of lust and revenge 

that reaches out from beyond the grave. 


Friday 12th October at 7.30pm 


Fujita Piano Trio Recital 

The Fujita Trio make a welcome return to 

Hartlepool. 



recipients. Accompanied children under 14 

go free. Or save over 30% by joining the 

Society. hartlepoolmusicsociety.org.uk 

Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm 


The Wu Quartet 

Semi-finalists at the 2011 Beijing International 

String Quartet competition and winners of the ‘Artis 

Quartet Prize’ for the outstanding string quartet. 






Friday 30th November and 

Saturday 1st December at 2pm 

Jule Watson Act One Panto present 

Follow The Yellow Brick Road 

Follow Dorothy to a land, where all is not as it seems. 


Wednesday 5th December at 7pm 

Hartlepool and District Flower Club’s 

Christmas Demonstration 

By Valerie Guest, titled ‘Berries, Baubles and 

Bling’. With stalls including jewellery, handmade 

chocolates and other Christmas gift ideas. 

Tickets: £TBC 

Coming soon… 

Monday 10th to Friday 14th December 

Mandy Watson Academy of Dance 

Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd December 

Val Armstrong Performing Arts 



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Friday 2nd November at 7.30pm-10.30pm 

Monster Ball 

A Halloween party for grown ups. The theme 

is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 


Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th 

November at 7.30pm 

Hartlepool Stage Society present 

Musical Madness 

A mix of old and new musical numbers 

performed by the whole society from the 

youngest 5 year old to the more mature 

members of the society. Singing, dancing and 

humour for all tastes. 

Tickets: £8 

How To Book 

Tickets for performances are available from Hartlepool Art Gallery and 

Tourist Information Centre, Church Square, Hartlepool, TS24 7EQ. 

Open:- Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4:30pm; Closed Sundays and Mondays. 

Telephone 01429 890 000 to book. 

If you have any questions about booking or the theatre, parking, access 

etc. please ask for an information sheet or download from 


Transport for schools and groups can be provided 

at very competitive rates with a range of vehicles. 

For further information please contact 01429 523 769. 

Parking, taxi ranks and restaurants nearby. 

To find out more about events in Hartlepool, 

visit whatshappeninghartlepool.com 

Online 

booking, 

coming in 

Spring! 

Box Office: 01429 890 000 

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Hartlepool 

Art Gallery 

Hartlepool Art Gallery is located in a stunning 

and beautifully restored Victorian church – 

formerly known as Christ Church. 

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. 

The gallery is located in the town 

centre, within a couple of minutes 

walk from the Railway Station. There 

are a small number of disabled 

parking bays. Pay and display parking 

is available at the nearby Shopping 

Centre and Transport Interchange. 

ENTRY IS FREE 

Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square, TS24 7EQ 

T: 01429 869 706 E: hpooltic@hartlepool.gov.uk 


Other features of the 

building are: 

• Exhibitions programme 

• Theatre and events box 

office (closes at 4.30pm) 

• Gift shop 

• Coffee shop 

• 100ft clock viewing tower 

• Tourist Information Centre 

Saturday 14th January to Saturday 24th March 

Jake Attree – Along the Edges 

Born in York in 1950, Jake is based at the Dean Clough Gallery in Halifax. 

Mostly known for his figurative work, Jake uses layers of oil paint to give 

his paintings their distinct textures. We are pleased to be able to show 

Jakes 2009/10 project around the Northern Broadsides Theatres 

rehearsals for Euripedes’ Medea. The exhibition also includes a series of 

new works specially created by Jake about Hartlepool. 

Saturday 31st March to Saturday 9th June 

Quintessential Quilts: Textiles from History 

A rare opportunity to see a selection of 

loans from the Quilt Museum in York as 

well as local examples of current quilt 

work. The Quilt Museum is managed by 

The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles 

formed in 1979 and the collection includes 

over 700 items dating back to 1718. 

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Is a vibrant, experimental, multi-artform gallery 

space which gives the opportunity for emerging 

artists to showcase their work. 

Find ‘emerge’ galleries at the following venues:- 

For more information about becoming involved in emerge, 

email: emerge@hartlepool.gov.uk or contact Stuart Jones, 

Cultural Outreach Officer on: stuart.jones@hartlepool.gov.uk 

or tel: 01429 284 334 

Baskets Quilt 1900 - 1925 

Thursday 7th to Saturday 16th June 

Cleveland College of Art and Design present 

Photography Graduate Exhibition 

This exhibition is the 

culmination of the BA (Hons) 

Photography programme and 

is about exploring a broad 

range of approaches to the 

culture of photography. By 

keeping up to date with new 

developments and debates, the 

exhibition offers an engaging 

environment and background 

to view fine art photography, in 

this impressive and unique 

Gallery context. 


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Saturday 7th July to 

Saturday 1st September 

Inspire 

During the London 2012 Olympic 

and Paralympic Games, this 

exhibition will showcase and 

celebrate talented female athletes 

from Hartlepool. The aim is to 

pass on their passion, dedication 

and love for sport through film 

and photography to inspire more 

females to take part in sport and 

physical activity. 

There will also be an opportunity 

to watch digital stories, short two 

minute films of what inspires 

people to participate. 

Saturday 8th September to 

Saturday 10th November 

Adrian Gray 

“Balance” 

All the stones in the pictures 

featured in the exhibition are 

balanced, strictly without the aid 

of adhesive, pins or computer 

manipulation. They remain in 

place through the natural force of 

gravity and friction. ‘Nature’s 

glue’ sustains them in these 

seemingly impossible positions. 

For more information about 

Adrian, visit stonebalancing.com 

Saturday 17th November to Saturday 5th January 2013 

Hartlepool Art Club’s 65th Annual 

Exhibition and Christmas Crafts 


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Discover gifts that are both affordable and unique at this popular craft 

exhibition. On display is an array of distinctive pieces of work from 

Hartlepool Art Club and a wide selection of beautiful and original gift ideas 

by talented region wide artists.

Museum 

of Hartlepool 

The story of Hartlepool brought to life for 

you and it’s all FREE! 

Take a trip back in time and 

explore the people and places in 

Hartlepool’s past. There is a lot 

to see and do for all ages. From 

sea monsters to a full size 

fishing coble. From steam 

engines to the famous monkey 

legend and much more. 

T: 01429 860 077 

E: info@hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com 


The largest exhibit is the paddle 

steamer Wingfield Castle. Built 

in Hartlepool in 1934, she is 

now fully restored. Come along 

and see the engines, climb up 

to the wheelhouse and enjoy 

lunch in the coffee shop 

onboard the ship. (Check for 

opening times). 

Saturday 28th April to 

Sunday 10th June 

Fabulous Fifties 

Part of The Diamond Festival 

Transport yourself back to the 1950s. 

An interactive exhibition exploring 

everyday life and events of the 1950s 

through photographs, posters, adverts 

and objects: from design, fashion, 

music and toys to the Festival of 

Britain and the Queen's Coronation, 

with a Rock ‘n’ Roll soundtrack. 

Saturday 16th June to Sunday 9th September 

Teddy Bear Story 

Teddy Bear Story explores the 

history of the teddy bear from the 

first designs based on real animals 

to modern character and designer 

bears. The exhibition will feature 

bears from the unrivalled 

collections of the V&A Museum of 

Childhood including those from 

picture books, film and 

television, and even teddy 

bears with their own 

personal stories to tell. 

Events : Museum of Hartlepool 

Photo credit: 

Steiff teddy bear. Gold 

Yorkshire cloth plush jointed 

teddy bear, 1905-10, Germany 

© Victoria and Albert Museum 


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Saturday 4th February to Sunday 22nd April 

Shocking Electricity 

Sparks will fly in this 

exhibition of weird and 

wonderful experiments 

for all ages. All the key 

elements for a 

Frankenstein 

laboratory and more! 

Make an explosion 

using just water, 

experiment with 

batteries and 

generators, magnets 

and plasma globes and 

see if you dare touch 

the electric fence. 

Saturday 15th September to Sunday 6th January 2013 

Glazed and Confused: 

A History of British Pottery 

Can’t work out your vases 

from your vessels – here’s an 

exhibition to help! Covering 

the history of British pottery 

from the Bronze Age to the 

modern day. 

Photo credit: William De Morgan 

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Events 

Second Saturday of every month 

Hartlepool Farmers’ Market 

and Car Boot Sale 

Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience car park 

Farmers’ Market: From 8.30am, free entry 

Car Boot Sale (Mar-Oct only): Sellers from 

7.30am, no need to pre-book. 

For more information contact 

Katie Hammond, 01429 523 459 

Saturday 17th March at 7.30pm-11.30pm 

The 7 Catholic Parishes of 

Hartlepool Ceilidh 

Borough Hall 

Tickets: £10 each available from all Catholic 

Parishes or from Colin McDonald 

Tel. 01429 273 673. 

Saturday 31st March at 11am-4pm 

Pirate Day 

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 

Ahoy me hearties, come down in your finest 

pirate costume and join in with some 

swashbuckling fun. 

Tickets: £3.50 advance 

Sunday 1st April at 10.30am 


5 Mile Road Race 

Hartlepool Marina / Seaton Carew Promenade 

Organised by Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers. 

Race entry forms at hartlepoolburnroad.co.uk 

Sunday 8th April at 1pm-5pm 

The Friends of Ward Jackson Park 

present their annual 

Easter Sunday Funday 


Free event 

Saturday 16th June at 7.30pm 

Hartlepool Male Voice Choir’s 

Summer Celebrity Concert 

Borough Hall 

Featuring very special guest, 

Russell Watson 

The Choir are delighted to welcome back 

Russell to Hartlepool. He will perform two 

spots, one in each half, each of 20/25 

minutes duration and will sing with the 

Choir in each spot as well. 

Tickets: £35 and £30 (restricted view) 

On sale from March 

hartlepoolmvc.co.uk 

Saturday 14th April at 7.30pm 

Titanic – The White 

Star Encounter 


This is your exclusive opportunity to be fully 

immersed in an interactive mix of history, 

entertainment and special effects as you 

mingle with actors, musicians and entertainers. 

To find out more visit iainjay.com 


Saturday 28th April at 12.30pm 

International Workers Memorial Day 

Remembrance Service 

Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square 

This event is organised by Hartlepool Trades 

Union Council and attendance is open to all. 

Contact Edwin Jeffries, President, Hartlepool Trades 

Union Council on 01429 523 868, 07813 073186 (m) 

or email edwin.jeffries@hartlepool.gov.uk 

Sunday 6th May 

Body Building Competition 

(NABBA) 

Borough Hall 

Judging starts at 12 noon. Evening Show is at 

7pm. All enquiries tel 01429 891 800 

Tickets: £15 / £10 under 16s 

Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th June 

The Diamond Festival 

Various Venues 

A very special event for all ages to celebrate 

the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. All done in 

retro 1950s style in various venues around 

Hartlepool! See back of map for more details. 

Sponsored by Niramax 

Events 

Tourist Inormation Centre: 01429 869 706 

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Sunday 24th June at 11am 

Race for Life 

From the Promenade, Coronation Drive 

Organised by Cancer Research UK. Race for 

Life has grown to become the largest 

women-only fundraising event in the UK. 

raceforlife.org 

Sunday 1st July 

Art in the Park Weekend 

Rossmere Park and Ward Jackson Park 

For further information call 01429 853 325 

Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July 

Redcar, Saltburn & 

Hartlepool Golf Week 2012 

Annual event at six golf courses 

rshgolfweek.co.uk 

Saturday 7th July at 10am-4pm 

Heritage Festival 

Borough Hall 

A celebration of the History of Hartlepool 

Displays by local groups, including family 

history, churches, libraries, museums, RNLI 

and Coastguard. Check local press nearer the 

date for more confirmed activities. 

Sunday 22nd July at 1pm-5pm 

The Friends of Ward Jackson Park 

present their annual 

Summer Extravaganza 


Bigger and better than ever! 

Free event 

Friday 27th July to Saturday 11th August 

Hartlepool Carnival 

Town Moor, The Headland 

New for 2012 - Carnival Rocks, Saturday 4th 

August, Music Festival, Town Moor Band Stand. 

Community Parade, Saturday 11th August. 

Saturday 28th July at 11am–3pm 

Rossmere Summer Carnival 

Rossmere Park, Hartlepool 

Wednesday 1st August at 1pm–3.30pm 

National Playday 

Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool 


Wednesday 8th August at 12pm–3pm 

The Olimpet Games 

Meet at Seaton Coach Park 


Saturday 18th August at 12pm-5pm 

Hartlepool Horticultural Show 

Borough Hall 

One of the finest Horticultural Shows in the North 

of England once again presents a wonderful array 

of the highest quality championship flowers and 

vegetables. We welcome once again the National 

Gladiolus Society “Northern Exhibition.” 

Free event 

September 2012 

Fresh 

Hartlepool College of Further Education 

Hartlepool College of Further Education’s 

fresh event will run at the beginning of 

September 2012 for new students to get to 

know each other and what the College and 

town has to offer. Events include: gigs at great 

venues around the town. To find out more, 

visit whatshappeninghartlepool.com 

Sunday 23rd September at 12noon-3pm 

Occasions Fayre 

Town Hall Theatre 

See back of map for more details. 

Wedding hall hire free in July and August 2012! 

To find out more or to exhibit call 01429 523 420. 

Free event 

Friday 12th and Saturday 13th October, 

6pm to Midnight 

Hartlepool Beer Festival 2012 

Borough Hall 

Organised by Hartlepool Round Table with money 

going to local charities. Over 50 real ales and 

ciders with live entertainment both evenings 

hartlepoolbeerfestival.co.uk 

Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st 

October at 4.30pm-7.30pm 

Spoo-Quay 


Don't miss out, get your tickets early for this 

Halloween event!! This year's theme is 'Movie 

Monsters'. For the first time extended to two nights! 

Tickets £3.50 per night, in advance (under 2s free) 


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Saturday 3rd November from 4pm, 

display at 6.30pm 

Hartlepool Fireworks & 

Music Spectacular 

Movie Monsters 

This year's display will be to the sounds of our 

favourite monster musicals. See website for 

further details whatshappeninghartlepool.com 


Tuesday 13th November at 6pm–7pm 

Diwali Delights 

Celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights 

Meet at the Tea Gardens, 

Rossmere Park, Hartlepool 


Sunday 18th November 

Santa’s Arrival 

Middleton Grange Shopping Centre 

The FUN starts at 11am with dancing from 

The Val Armstrong Performing Dance School 

and music from The Richmond Town Band of 

Pipes and Drums 

Thursday 13th December at 4.30pm-7.30pm 

Christmas Crackers 


Lots of festive family fun and entertainment for 

all to enjoy. Come and see Santa in his grotto. 

Tickets: £3.50 in advance (under 2s free) 


Friday 14th December at 6.30pm-7.30pm 

The Friends of Ward Jackson Park present 

Christingle in the Park 


Free event 

Friday 21st December at 7.30pm 

Hartlepool Male Voice Choir present their 

Christmas Concert 2012 

Borough Hall 

Always a favourite at Christmas time. A mixture of 

popular music from a variety of shows including 

lots of audience participation. 

Tickets: £8 / £7 concs (TBC) available from Mick 

Waller: 01429 423 063 or Duncan Graham 01429 

296 945. Part of the proceeds will go to local 

charities. hartlepoolmvc.co.uk 

HMS Trincomalee at 

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 

Sunday 29th July 

Grand Summer Crafts, 

Gifts and Local Food Fayre 

Friday 10th August 

Summer Beach Party 

Saturday 20th October 

Trafalgar Night 

Commemorative Dinner 

Saturday 10th November 

HMS Trincomalee Pickle Night 

Sunday 18th November 

The 2nd Grand Christmas Crafts, 

Gifts and Local Food Fayre 

Plus many more events, including regular live music nights, 

wedding fayres, boat auctions and dining opportunities. 

To find out more, call01429 223 193 or visit hms-trincomalee.co.uk 

Further Afield 

Sunday 17th and Monday 18th June 

Olympic Torch Relay 

Turn out in force to cheer on local Torchbearers as this legendary sporting 

symbol visits Tees Valley. Sunday: Hartlepool, Darlington and Stocktonon-Tees. 

Monday: Middlesbrough and Redcar. Enjoy celebrations in 

Middlesbrough on Sunday evening as the flame stays overnight. 

June 

Middlesbrough Mela 

Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th August 

Stockton International Riverside Festival 

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August 

Stockton Weekender 

Friday 10th to Saturday 18th August 

48th Billingham International Folklore Festival 

August 

Take to the Tees featuring Ratrace Stockton 

November and December 

Winter and Christmas Festivals in 

Middlesbrough and Stockton 


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Places 

To Stay 

Key 

Hotels & B&B’s 

Self Catering 

Camping & Caravanning 

We would recommend you consider booking accommodation 

which participates in one of the nationally-recognised 

accommodation schemes. Accommodation providers with a 

‘star’ rating are identified by their rating and are assured to 

deliver a quality of experience within a recognised framework. 

When this is not the case there are formal routes for complaint. 

Hartlepool Borough Council takes no responsibility for any 

issues arising from stays made at any of the accommodation 

providers listed. 

GA = Guest Accommodation, H = Hotel, SC = Self Catering, BH = Budget Hotel 

Altonlea Lodge 

GA 

Friendly, family run hotel in Seaton Carew. 

Listed building with many rooms having sea views. 

11 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AT (Ref M-G8) 

01429 271 289 altonlea.co.uk 

Best Western Grand Hotel H 

Extensively refurbished, traditional 19th century 

town centre hotel, close to shopping centre and an 

ideal base to visit local attractions. 50 bedrooms 

Town Centre, TS24 8AA (Ref M-E5) 

01429 266 345 bw-grandhotel.co.uk 

Norton Hotel 

GA 

Enjoy staying in a bedroom with lovely sea views 

at this friendly guest house in Seaton Carew, only 

100m from the beach. 27 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AR (Ref M-G8) 

01429 268 317 thenorton.biz 

Ocean View Guesthouse GA 

This period hotel boasts large airy rooms 

decorated in a modern style, while maintaining 

the Victorian era. 4 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AB (Ref M-G7) 

01429 271 983 oceanviewguesthouse.co.uk 

Premier Inn 

BH 

Excellent location on Hartlepool Marina, guests 

are guaranteed clean, comfortable rooms and a 

friendly and efficient service. 60 bedrooms 

Hartlepool Marina, TS24 0XZ (Ref M-F5) 

0871 527 8492 premierinn.com/hartlepool 

Rothbury Guesthouse GA 

Situated on the seafront with magnificent views, 

this family run guesthouse offers a warm and 

friendly atmosphere. 13 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AP (Ref M-G8) 

01429 288 419 rothburyguesthouse.co.uk 


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Places To Stay 

York House 

GA 

Ideally located for both business and leisure, 

guests can expect a high standard of care, comfort 

and service. 14 bedrooms 

Town Centre TS26 9EE (Ref M-E6) 

01429 867 373 theyorkhouse.co.uk 

Aarondale Hotel 

Located no more that 2 minutes from Seaton 

seafront and only 3 miles from Hartlepool Marina. 

Family run with free parking. 10 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BG (Ref M-F7) 

01429 868 868 aarondalehotel.co.uk 

Sea View Guesthouse 

Ideally located on The Green, the Sea View 

looks out to sea and the views of the coast are 

stunning. 12 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AS (Ref M-G8) 

01429 867 777 seaviewseatoncarew.co.uk 

Staincliffe Hotel 

A seafront location at Seaton Carew, the hotel 

offers breathtaking views of the North East 

Coast. 20 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AB (Ref M-G7) 

01429 852 890 staincliffehotel.co.uk 

Places To Stay 

Brafferton Guesthouse 

A friendly family run guesthouse situated 5 

minutes walk from Hartlepool town centre with a 

warm, friendly atmosphere. 10 bedrooms 

Town Centre, TS25 1SL (Ref M-E7) 

01429 273 875 braffertonguesthouse.co.uk 

Trinity Guesthouse 

Recently modernised guesthouse with ensuite 

rooms and free parking. Located in Seaton 

Carew just off the seafront. 8 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1BX (Ref M-G9) 

01429 277 770 trinityguesthouse.co.uk 

The Cosmopolitan Hotel 

A family run establishment on Hartlepool’s History 

Headland, the public house has two bars and 

small stage for live entertainment. 5 bedrooms 

Hartlepool’s Headland, TS24 0HY (Ref M-G4) 

01429 274 347 thecosmopolitanhotel.co.uk 

Windmill 

A modern hotel and restaurant, ideally 

situated just off the A19. 12 bedrooms 

Dalton Piercy, TS27 3HN 

01429 267 592 thewindmillgroup.co.uk 

The Douglas 

Small, family run guest house in the centre of 

Hartlepool, only a 15 minute walk from Hartlepool 

Marina. 17 bedrooms 

Town Centre, TS26 8JA (Ref M-D5) 

01429 272 038 douglas-hotel.co.uk 

Abbey Hill Cottages 

6 luxurious sea view boutique cottages only 5 

minutes drive from the North East Coastline. 

Each cottage sleeps 4 

Dalton Piercy, TS27 3HY 

01429 223 746 abbeyhillcottages.co.uk 

Durham Hotel 

Well established guesthouse in picturesque 

Seaton Carew, located 25 metres from the beach 

with spectacular sea views. 20 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew TS25 1DA (Ref M-G9) 

01429 236 502 thedurhamhotelseatoncarew.co.uk 

Mariners View 

SC 

Three modern seafront apartments located in 

Hartlepool Marina, ideal for exploring Durham 

to North Yorkshire. Each apartment sleeps 4 

Hartlepool Marina, TS24 0FB (Ref M-F5) 

08455 212 046 stayinthenorth.co.uk 


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Hillcarter Hotel 

Located opposite the Railway Station, this hotel 

with a roof top restaurant offers stunning views of 

Hartlepool. 25 bedrooms 

Town Centre, TS24 7DH (Ref M-E4) 

01429 855 800 hillcarter.com 

Marine Hotel 

This magnificent Victorian building offers 

spectacular sea views along with a popular 

restaurant and lounge bar. 28 bedrooms 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1BS (Ref M-G9) 

01429 266 244 marinehotel-hartlepool.com 

Oakroyd Hotel 

Established in 1991, this small family run hotel is 

only a short walk to Hartlepool’s town centre and 

provides a warm and friendly welcome. 8 bedrooms 

Town Centre, TS26 9HT (Ref M-D6) 

01429 864 361 theoakroyd.co.uk 

Ships Watch 

SC 

A cottage with glorious uninterrupted sea 

views. Cottage sleeps 5 

Seaton Carew, TS25 1AR (Ref M-G7) 

01429 223 746 

Waters Edge 

SC 

A luxury modern two bedroomed apartment 

with spectacular views across Hartlepool Marina. 

Each cottage sleeps 4 

Hartlepool Marina, TS24 0XB (Ref M-F5) 

07966 793 067 hartlepool-accommodation.co.uk 

Ashfield Caravan Park 

This family run site for touring caravans and 

motorhomes is in peaceful, rural countryside 

near Dalton Piercy. 

Dalton Piercy, TS27 3HY 

01429 269 969 ashfield-caravanpark.co.uk 


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things to do on our dedicated website. Also look out for 

discount vouchers, offers and incentives which will feature, 

providing you with great savings. 

Sign up to our e.newsletter or follow us on Facebook and 

Twitter – make sure you keep in touch with what’s happening 

in Hartlepool. 

Further Afield 

Information 

To discover what to see and great 

places to visit then step into our 

friendly Tourist Information 

Centre. Staff will be happy to 

answer your questions and 

suggest what to do with your 

time in Hartlepool. They can also 

book theatre tickets and 

excursions and stock a range of 

wonderful gifts. It's worth visiting 

just for its location in a finely 

restored church, now the home 

of the Art Gallery. Church Square, 

Hartlepool, TS24 7EQ. 

Town Centre 

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SEATON LANE 

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Tourist Information 

Centre & Art Gallery 


Experience 


Navigation Point 

Tees & Hartlepool 

Yacht Club 

Mecca Bingo 

Vue Cinema 

Hartlepool United FC 

Mill House 

Leisure Centre 

Town Hall Theatre 

Middleton Grange 

Shopping Centre 

Camerons Brewery 

Visitor Centre 

Heugh Gun Battery 

Museum 

St Hilda’s Church 

Town Wall 

The Borough Hall & 

Town Square 

19th Century Cannon 

Throston Golf Course 


Summerhill 

UK Superbowl 

Seaton Carew 

Golf Course 

Teesmouth 

Field Centre 

Seal Sands 

Saltholme 

Hartlepool Golf Club 

Burn Valley Gardens 

Mister Twisters 

Seaton Park 

Rossmere Park 

Quads 4 All 

All details in this brochure are correct at the time of printing. Hartlepool Borough Council cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies contained within. 

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