Things to Do in Hartlepool
10 attractions and days out
Beaches
Blackhall Rocks on Durham Coast
Discover dramatic clifftop scenery and rocky shoreline along this striking stretch of Durham's heritage coast, with convenient parking but limited facilities making it best suited for able-bodied adventurers.
Museums and Art Galleries
Hartlepools Maritime Experience
Step aboard Europe's oldest floating warship and discover maritime heritage through interactive exhibits along the historic quayside, complete with onsite dining and full accessibility.
Museums and Art Galleries
HMS Trincomalee 1817
Step aboard Britain's oldest floating warship at Jackson Dock and explore authentic naval history from 1817. This wheelchair-accessible maritime museum offers an onsite restaurant and welcomes picnics.
Trampoline Parks
Jump 360 Hartlepool
Experience high-energy trampoline action and inflatable challenges suitable for all ages from toddlers upwards at this family-friendly venue with baby changing facilities and pushchair access.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Make Believe
This family-run Hartlepool venue lets children up to 8 years old explore imaginative role-play adventures across two dedicated play zones, complete with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Mill House Leisure Centre
A welcoming leisure centre on Raby Road offering swimming and fitness facilities with onsite parking, wheelchair access, dining options and picnic-friendly spaces for active family days out.
Parks and Playgrounds
Summerhill
A visitor centre and outdoor space on Summerhill Lane offering play areas for children, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing available and picnics not permitted.
Children's Farms
Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
Meet farmyard friends and enjoy year-round entertainment at this welcoming Hartlepool attraction, featuring both covered and open-air spaces for families with pushchairs to explore together.
Cinemas and Theatres
Vue Hartlepool
Catch the latest blockbusters and family favourites at this modern marina cinema, complete with wheelchair access, onsite parking and tasty snacks to enjoy during the show.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse Merry Go Round
Let energetic youngsters bounce and climb through exciting soft play structures at this family-friendly venue on Holdforth Road, complete with wheelchair access, onsite dining and baby facilities.
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