Things to Do in Hartlepool

⭐ 4.3

Cinema & Theatre

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.

⭐ 5.0

Indoor Soft Play

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.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & 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.

⭐ 4.5

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.4

Trampoline & Bounce 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.

⭐ 3.8

Beaches & Coastline

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.

⭐ 3.8

Farm Parks

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.

⭐ 4.4 5.6 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Pottery Loft

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Stockton-on-Tees studio offering hands-on pottery painting and crafts activities. Fully accessible with refreshments available on-site.

⭐ 4.6 5.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

RSPB Saltholme

This wheelchair and pushchair-friendly nature reserve welcomes families with full accessibility throughout, including adapted facilities and baby changing areas for comfortable wildlife watching adventures.

⭐ 4.7 6.2 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

GoClimb Billingham Forum

Scale 20 different climbing walls with exciting challenges including the thrilling Leap of Faith that will push your boundaries. Perfect for adventurous families with onsite facilities and refreshments.

⭐ 4.4 6.2 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Billingham Forum Ice Arena

This town centre leisure complex combines ice skating with climbing walls, swimming pools and soft play areas under one roof. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and dining options available.

⭐ 4.3 6.7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Hunt Fun Redcar

Explore Redcar's landmarks on an exciting treasure hunt trail that gets families working as a team to solve clues and uncover hidden gems around town.

⭐ 4.3 6.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Redcar Beacon

This striking vertical pier offers sweeping coastal views and on-site dining, though visitors should note limited facilities including no toilets or wheelchair access for planning purposes.

⭐ 4.6 7.2 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Horden Welfare Park

This community green space offers outdoor play areas and onsite dining, though visitors should note limited facilities and accessibility. A local park best suited for quick visits rather than day-long family outings.

⭐ 4.3 7.3 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Redcar Leisure Centre

Make a splash at this modern leisure complex featuring three pools plus a thrilling surf simulator, complete with family-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant for refuelling between swims.

⭐ 4.8 7.4 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

Escape Games Middlesbrough

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together in thrilling themed rooms on Linthorpe Road. Snacks available onsite, or pack your own picnic to fuel your detective work between adventures.

⭐ 4.7 7.5 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Teesside Karting Centre

Race around the world's longest karting track with speedy sessions for ages 9-18, plus facilities including parking, an onsite restaurant and wheelchair access at this Middlesbrough motorsport venue.

⭐ 4.3 7.6 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Level X

Race around the track at this thrilling go-karting venue offering high-speed action for all the family, with on-site dining, baby facilities and full wheelchair access at Captain Cook Square.

⭐ 4.4 8 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip 'n Climb Stockton

Scale colourful walls and tackle exciting climbing challenges suitable for ages 4 and up at this beginner-friendly indoor centre. Onsite parking, café and accessible facilities make it ideal for family days out.

⭐ 4.1 8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Shack Stockton

Action-packed indoor play venue featuring soft play zones, thrilling laser tag battles and challenging high ropes adventures for energetic youngsters, plus an onsite restaurant and full facilities.

⭐ 4.7 8.3 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Rock Antics

Scale challenging walls and test your climbing skills at this exciting indoor venue, though note facilities are limited with no toilets or wheelchair access on site.

⭐ 4.6 8.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Wynyard Woodland Park Planetarium

Journey through the cosmos at this fascinating planetarium where families can explore celestial wonders and learn about our universe together, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit.

⭐ 4.7 8.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Dorman Museum

Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history, world cultures and local heritage at this welcoming museum on Linthorpe Road. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking, restaurant facilities and toilets throughout.

⭐ 4.7 8.4 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Kirkleatham Owl Centre

Experience spectacular free-flight demonstrations and meet over 100 feathered residents at this engaging wildlife centre, where families can enjoy close encounters with owls and other fascinating creatures.

⭐ 4.2 8.5 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Jump 360 Stockton

Bounce into action at this lively trampoline park where families can leap, flip and play together across wall-to-wall trampolines, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and excellent facilities for all ages.

⭐ 4.7 8.5 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Stockton-on-Tees

Race wheel-to-wheel with children aged 8 and over at this exciting indoor karting circuit on Portrack Industrial Estate, perfect for families seeking high-octane fun together.

⭐ 4.6 8.5 mi away

Sport & Fitness

Goals Teesside

Bring the family for 5-a-side football action at this popular soccer centre, offering pitch hire and party packages in a wheelchair-accessible venue that's perfect for active days out.

🎟️Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys 8.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys

This wheelchair-accessible indoor play venue features soft play equipment, onsite dining and baby facilities including changing rooms, with convenient parking at the Tesco Extra location.

⭐ 3.9 8.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fuzzy Ed's Horse & Jockey

Kids under 12 can bounce and climb through exciting soft play zones at this Durham Road venue, complete with an onsite restaurant and dedicated weekday play sessions.

⭐ 4.6 8.8 mi away

Watersports

Teesside White Water Centre

Experience thrilling white water rafting and kayaking at this purpose-built centre on the Tees Barrage, complete with onsite dining and wheelchair access for an action-packed family day out.

⭐ 4.7 8.8 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Air Trail

Scale heights and conquer 40+ thrilling aerial obstacles including zip wires at this exciting high ropes course beside the White Water Centre, complete with onsite dining and full facilities for families.

⭐ 4.5 8.9 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside

Catch blockbuster releases and thrilling 3D screenings at this modern Teesside Leisure Park cinema, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks to enjoy during the show.

⭐ 4.3 8.9 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Ninja Adventure

Test your agility on thrilling aerial challenges and virtual reality experiences at this action-packed Preston venue, complete with onsite dining and facilities for active families.

⭐ 4.4 8.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm

Let the kids burn off energy at this colourful soft play venue on Redcar Road, complete with climbing frames and slides. Parents can relax in the onsite restaurant while little ones explore safely.

⭐ 4.2 8.9 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Stockton

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Teesside Leisure Park, featuring accessible lanes, onsite dining, and facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.1 9 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Splash

Make a splash in the 25-metre pool for proper lane swimming, then let the kids loose on thrilling water slides, wave machines and fun jets at this action-packed Stockton aquatic centre.

⭐ 4.4 9.7 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Middlesbrough Sports Village

An action-packed venue offering swimming, skating and play facilities where children can burn energy across indoor and outdoor activity zones designed to keep young ones entertained.

⭐ 4.6 9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Stewart Park

Explore vast woodlands and nature trails at this Middlesbrough park, featuring a playground, animal corner and restaurant – perfect for family picnics and outdoor adventures.

⭐ 5.0 10 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Dragonflies Durham

Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments.