Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
Maritime Avenue
Hartlepool
Tees Valley
TS24 0XZ
Tel: +44 01429 860077
Fax: +44 01429 867332
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
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North East England Tourism For All Award Silver 2008 - Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
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ExcluSAVE Offer 2010 - Regional and Miscellaneous
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Tourism Awards 2009 - Gold 2009
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Type: Museum
An authentic reconstruction of an 18th Century naval seaport. Step back in time to a remarkable period in British history. Regular musketry, cannon firing and sword fighting displays bring the past to life. Featuring the short film 'Pressganged', replica quayside shops, Children's Adventure Centre and Playship. Experience life onboard a warship in our newly refurbished audio visual tour 'Fighting Ships' before exploring the real thing - HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship afloat in the UK. Visit the free Museum of Hartlepool. An enjoyable and enlightening day out.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.95 |
| Child/Student/Unwaged | £4.75 per ticket type |
| Family | £20.00 per ticket type |
| Over 60's | £5.75 per ticket type |
Prices valid from April 1st 2010.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 15/02/2010 - 01/11/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| BankHoliday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 02/11/2010 - 14/02/2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| BankHoliday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
* Open high season 10am - 5pm, low season 10.30am - 4pm. Closed 25,26 Dec & 1 Jan
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism For All Award Silver 2008
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous ExcluSAVE Offer 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2009 - Gold 2009
Road Directions
Sat Nav TS24 0XZ
From the south, take the A19, then the A689 to the town centre and follow the brown signs for Hartlepool's Maritime Experience / Historic Quay. Look for the masts of HMS Trincomalee (opposite Asda).
From the north, take the A19, then the A179 to the town centre and follow the brown signs for Hartlepool's Maritime Experience / Historic Quay. Look for the masts of HMS Trincomalee (opposite Asda).
Public Transport Directions
Public Transport
A few minutes walk from Hartlepool Railway Station, turn right into Church Street, proceed to bridge, turn right, cross over bridge - Hartlepool's Maritime Experience is approximately 200 yards ahead. www.thetrainline.com
The number 36 bus regularly travels from the town centre to Asda which is directly opposite Hartlepool's Maritime Experience. www.stagecoachbus.com
Parking
There is lots of free parking on site with a dedicated area for coaches and plenty of disabled bays.
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Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Lift to Fighting Ships and on board HMS Trincomalee. No wheelchair access to top deck of Wingfield Castle. Good quayside access.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-6 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Groups welcome
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 1000
- Min group size - 2
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free - By prior arrangement.
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities - 4 meeting rooms available which hold variable numbers of people
- Dogs Accepted - Guide dogs only
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted - 4 meeting rooms available which holds variable numbers of people
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
