Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism For All Award Silver 2008 - Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
Vaqas Accreditation

Maritime Avenue
Hartlepool
Tees Valley
TS24 0XZ
Tel: +44 01429 860077
Overview
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.
ExcluSAVE Offer: Buy One Get One Free On Admission
Opening Times
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Summer opening (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter opening (01/11/2012 - 31/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.25 per ticket type |
| Children/student/over 60's | £6.25 per ticket type |
| Family (2 adults & up to 2 children) | £24.00 per ticket type |
Prices valid from April 1st 2011 Quay Cards - Pay once and enjoy full access for 12 months. Exceptional value for money. Adults £22.00 Over 60's £17.00 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £47.00 |cy||
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Facilities
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
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
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