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Ahoy there travellers and buccaneers!

Welcome to Destination Hartlepool - your first port of call for information, updates, history and friendly welcomes from one of the most interesting maritime towns in Britain's hospitable North East. Whatever you seek - adventure, holidays, conservation, drama, days out, eating out, outdoor activities, sport - drop your anchor here.

A remarkable little town with a surprisingly big history - you're bound to leave with just what you wanted, as well as some stories to take home and a smile on your face, why just, of course, like any true traveller should.

The dramatic revival of Hartlepool has seen a proud maritime town, famous for its history and hospitality, emerge as one of the North East's favourite destinations for visitors who are looking for something a touch different.

Latest News..
 Hartlepool Maritime Festival 2008

Friday 4th - Sunday 6th July 

Hartlepool Maritime Festival is now established as one of the major events in the Tees Valley and this year it promises to be an awesome appetizer to the Tall Ships' Races in August 2010.

The festival will be a giant piece of harbour-side entertainment, attracting tens of thousands of people to join in a celebration of the rich past, present and future maritime heritage of Hartlepool.

Expect to enjoy:

  • A wide-ranging programme of music
  • Surprising and hilarious street theatre
  • Exhilarating watersports
  • Breath-taking aerial and trapeze performances
  • Continental market, selling an abundance of delicious produce
  • Comedy, dance, and much much more

Most of the entertainment is completely free!

New for 2008 :

  • Evening entertainment amid the bars and restaurants of Navigation Point
  • Big Dance' event
  • Veterans Day event
  • A Taste of Hartlepool... Experience

 For more information about the festival, visit www.hartlepoolmaritimefestival.co.uk

 
Tue 6th of May 2008 - Arts and Events
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After his defeat at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314, the fleeing King Edward II sailed into Hartlepool and spent the night .

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