Hartlepool Map

Detailed Street Map of Hartlepool County Durham & Guide to the Area

Hartlepool Map County Durham: Interactive map of Hartlepool, displaying the town situated in the county of County Durham, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Hartlepool area and a Hartlepool town centre map, showing Hartlepool Railway Station (click + once), Ward Jackson Park, and Vue Cinema Hartlepool.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Hartlepool map are: Hartlepool Marina, National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Trincomalee, Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Mecca Bingo, Hartlepool Art Gallery, Seaton Carew Beach, Tesco Extra, Asda Hartlepool, Morrisons, B&Q, Iceland Foods, Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Lidl, Poundland, The Range, B&M Bargains, Boyes, Primark, Next, Sports Direct, JD Sports, Pizza Express, Subway, Wetherspoon's Ward Jackson, Wallis & Co, Casa Del Mar, The Owton Lodge, Krimo's Restaurant, Best Western Grand Hotel, Travelodge Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool Sixth Form College, Hartlepool College of Further Education, High Tunstall College of Science, St Hilda's Church, Heugh Battery Museum, Victoria Medical Centre, Hartfields Medical Practice, One Life Hartlepool, University Hospital of Hartlepool, St Paul's Church, Central Library Hartlepool, The Studio, Electric Sheep Tattoo, The Nursery Shop, Town Hall Theatre, The Art Room, The Royal Hotel.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Seaton Carew, Greatham, Elwick, Dalton Piercy, Hart Village, Crimdon, Blackhall Colliery, Horden, Easington Colliery, Hesleden, Shotton, Castle Eden, Wingate, Trimdon Station, Fishburn, Deaf Hill, Station Town, Thornley, Sheraton, Wolviston, Billingham, Norton, Newton Bewley, Cowpen Bewley, High Hesleden, South Hetton, Haswell, Murton, Ludworth, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, West View, Rift House, Foggy Furze, Owton Manor, Belle Vue, Rossmere, Stranton.

Hartlepool is a coastal town in County Durham with proper character and a deep connection to the sea. Sitting on the North Sea coastline, it's got long beaches, a proud maritime past and a mix of old harbour charm and new development. There's a strong sense of identity here—people are friendly, community-focused and full of pride in their town. From its historic quayside to modern retail parks and art spaces, Hartlepool's got plenty going on without losing its traditional, hard-working roots.

The town's history is rich and layered. It started life as a small fishing village around a 7th-century monastery, eventually growing into an important port during the medieval period. With the rise of shipbuilding, steel and trade in the 19th century, Hartlepool boomed into an industrial heavyweight, particularly when the railways rolled in. During both World Wars, the docks played key roles—and the town was even shelled in 1914 during the First World War, the first place on mainland Britain to be attacked. These days, Hartlepool has a population of around 93,000 and is gradually reinventing itself through heritage tourism, coastal regeneration and cultural investment.

There's no shortage of attractions in and around town. The standout is the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the beautifully restored HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship still afloat in Europe. Hartlepool Marina is perfect for a waterside walk or a bite to eat, with boats bobbing and plenty of cafés and bars. Seaton Carew beach is just to the south—a wide, sandy stretch that's great for a summer stroll or fish and chips by the sea. Nearby, English Heritage's Hartlepool Headland includes the Heugh Battery Museum and historic St Hilda's Church. For a National Trust day out, Ormesby Hall near Middlesbrough and the scenic grounds of Mount Grace Priory are just a drive away.

Wider County Durham brings loads more options. Durham city itself is packed with history, with the cathedral and castle forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beamish, the open-air museum, is a firm favourite with families and anyone interested in local heritage. Raby Castle, near Staindrop, is a real gem with deer herds and acres of parkland. If you fancy a bit of nature, head inland to the Durham Dales and North Pennines for some serious walking, or east along the heritage coast for clifftop paths and tucked-away beaches.

Getting to Hartlepool's pretty straightforward. The A689 links directly to the A19 and A1(M), making it easy to reach from both north and south. The train station sits on the Durham Coast Line with regular services to Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and York. For those flying, Teesside International Airport is the nearest—about 30 minutes by car—and Newcastle International isn't much further. Local buses serve the town well, and there are handy walking and cycle routes, especially around the coast and marina areas.

County Durham's the kind of place that mixes grit and beauty in equal measure. You'll find remnants of industry sitting alongside untouched countryside, and communities shaped by mining, farming, shipping and faith. It's got grand cathedrals, tiny chapels, coastal paths, castle ruins and a proper sense of history. At the same time, it's a county that knows how to move forward—investing in its towns, valuing its culture, and holding on to that famous North East warmth and resilience.

Some More Nearby Places: Seaton Carew, Greatham, Elwick, Dalton Piercy, Hart Village, Crimdon, Blackhall Colliery, Horden, Easington Colliery, Hesleden, Shotton, Castle Eden, Wingate, Trimdon Station, Fishburn, Deaf Hill, Station Town, Thornley, Sheraton, Wolviston, Billingham, Norton, Newton Bewley, Cowpen Bewley, High Hesleden, South Hetton, Haswell, Murton, Ludworth, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, West View, Rift House, Foggy Furze, Owton Manor, Belle Vue, Rossmere, Stranton.

We hope you found this Hartlepool tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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