Hartlepool
Headland Coastline
Hartlepool Headland is formed on a peninsular of magnesium limestone which reaches into the north Sea. This geological make-up has created a coastline of mixed treasures. From golden sandy beach of the North Sands stroll along to the teeming rockpools towards the end of the peninsular where you might find yourself rolling up your sleeves and searching for crabs. This area was also home to the fabled 'Elephant Rock' which finally succumbed to the erosion of the sea on May 10th 1891.
Hart Village
The pretty village of Hart is a must to visit, be it for a spot of lunch in an award winning traditional English pub or to discover another element of Hartlepool's history. The church, St Mary Magdalene, is the mother church of St Hilda's on the Headland. In 1596 a 'witch' Ellen Thompson was buried under the stile at the east entrance to the churchyard. This resting place was chosen so that all coming into the churchyard would walk over her. To the west of the church you can see the...
Greatham Village
Visit the pretty village of Greatham on the outskirts of Hartlepool. It was here that the well-to-do early west Hartlepudlians moved to in the nineteenth century. Ralph Ward Jackson, a famous Hartlepudlian, moved to Greatham Hall during his time of power in the nineteenth century. The only remaining marks of his stay are in the churchyard where he made a point of erecting tombstones over domestic workers who died in his service, recording thereon his appreciation of their labours...
Elwick Village
Elwick is an enchanting village on the outskirts of Hartlepool, ideal for a short stroll or for food and drink at its two excellent traditional English country pubs. As for its history Elwick was famous in the nineteenth century for breeding and training racehorses, several of which became winners of classical races. The McOrville Inn is named after two of its most successful racehorse. The pretty St. Peters Church suffered at the hands of the Roundhead troops during the 17th century...
Dalton Piercy
Dalton derives from the old Saxon term meaning 'the enclosed homestead in the valley' and 'Piercy' stems from the 13th century when Adam De Brus II bestowed the manor of Dalton to his daughter Isabel on her marriage to Henry De Percy. The village now boasts a unique sculpted seat designed by sculptor David Gross. If you fancy a stroll enjoy the circular 4 mile route which takes you through Summerhill, Brieton and Dalton Piercy. Areas around Dalton Piercy are particularly scenic with...
Seaton Carew
A splendid promenade connects the Marina with Seaton Carew village, one of the Victorian's favourite North East locations. Seaton Carew with its miles of broad golden sands and safe sheltered bathing is still the perfect venue for a traditional family day out at the seaside. Enjoy good flat beaches to fly kites and build castles, rock pools to hunt shrimps and amusement arcades that flicker and sing - Seaton Carew is well worth visiting when you stay in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool
Situated on the coast of North East England Hartlepool is a town that has seen a dramatic renaissance in recent years. Christian heritage is critically important to the town’s development and this story is retold inside the imposing St Hilda’s Church on Hartlepool Headland. The Headland, or ‘Old Hartlepool’ is home to a number of historically important attractions such as the Heugh Gun Battery which served to protect the town from bombardment in December 1914. The Victorian resort of Seaton...
