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Hartlepool Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 55 photos

Hartlepool is a bit of an enigma for me. It's really tried hard to bring itself into the 20th Century and market itself as a "tourist destination" but I'm not sure if it totally works.
Full credit to the council and the old TDC for what they have done, it just seems that they never quite finished, and if only they'd gone the extra mile...

Old Hartlepool

"Old Hartlepool" is the "original" Hartelpool, founded as far back as 647. This area is what is now usually known as "The Headland"

The Hart, The Town's Emblem

Much later (in the mid 1800's) as part of a commercial venture "West Hartlepool" was founded. Soon it's population grew to much greater than that of Old Hartlepool. West Hartlepool is what is now regarded as the town centre.
In 1967 the two towns were officially amalgamated - though for years before and after this amagamation the place was known as "Hartlepools".

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's Improved A Lot Recently
Cons:It Needs To Keep Improving
In a nutshell:It's No Tourist Hotbed, But I Like To Go

Last visit to Hartlepool: Oct 2002
Intro Updated Dec 4, 2002
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Reviews (14)

HMS Trincomalee Things to Do (5)

The centrepiece of The Historic Quay is HMS Trincomalee. A frigate of the British Navy she was restired by apprentices... more travel advice

Historic Quay (IV) Things to Do (5)

Occasionally you might see some beautiful girls in period costume... more travel advice

Historic Quay (III) Things to Do (5)

And this is the guardhouse of the Royal Marines... more travel advice

Historic Quay (II) Things to Do (5)

This is inside one of the recreated rooms, the office of an Admiral or some such. more travel advice

Hotels (1)
A Room By The Dock
Restaurants (1)
Great British Breakfast
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Comments (4)

gilabrand Nov 15, 2004 at 1:22 AM Report Abuse

So how can it be a veggie breakfast if it includes sausage? LOL
cheekymarieh Jul 10, 2004 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

I must get out of bed early enough to try the Moorings breakfast one day!
b1bob May 5, 2004 at 9:19 AM Report Abuse

Nice job! With rare exception, hotel restaurants are less desirable than other restaurants nearby.
sandysmith Dec 1, 2002 at 5:05 AM Report Abuse

reckon you could make any place look good Can I come for breakfast too ;-))