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..

Next Exhibition at the Museum of Hartlepool - Stockings, Sugar and Shrapnel Saturday 30th January - Sunday 14th February This popular exhibition about life on the Home Front during the Second World War makes a brief return to the museum as part of a programme for schools exploring the wartime propaganda themes of ‘Dig for Victory’ and ‘Eat your Greens’ and their relevance today. Open daily: 10.30am - 4pm. Tel. (01429) 860077.

Tue 26th 2010f Jan 2010 - Museums and Heritage Service