Hartlepool developed around the harbour industry, and it is this maratime history that has enriched the local buildings and community. Finding things to do in Hartlepool is far from difficult.

Hartlepool is renound for its nightlife. Every weekend people of all ages from around the area travel many miles to experience the pubs, clubs and resturants.

Chirch Street is the focal point of most people's night, it boasts a number of pubs that cater for all. While in Hartlepool make sure you taste our local brew; Cameron's Strongarm, or even visit the brewery - it's where the Houses of Parliament get their drinks!

If on the other hand you prefer a more laidback, peacful life you don't even have to leave the village. Seaton Carew is just remote enough from Hartlepool to ensure that noise and light polution is lost. There is nothing more enjoyable that walking along the promenade watching the sun rise over Seaton Beach or watch it set over the hills and send the sky a magnificent array of colours.

No visit to Hartlepool should miss out the Marina, it offers a huge range of activities from Cinema to bingo to, the now famous, Historic Quay where you can relive the sights and sounds of an 18th century seaport. The Historic Quay is also home to the oldest British Warship afloat, the HMS Trincomalee. To recive a free visitor guide contact Hartlepool Historic Quay.

Jackson's Landing is a factory outlet centre offering substantial savings over that of highstreet store prices. The whole marina complex offers shoppers a wide variety of cloithing, office, electrical and sports shopping. Restaurant from names such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Henry's Fish and Chip Resturant are all within walking distance of the Marina.

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