Hartlepool, County DurhamMuseum of HartlepoolHulam Fen SSSISaltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery ParkCoatham MarshDurham Coastal PathSt Mary’s Church
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Hartlepool

Hartlepool is a town in Hartlepool district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 88,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museum of Hartlepool, PSS Wingfield Castle and HMS Trincomalee.

54.6855° N, 1.2103° WPop. 88,855

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see297
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Museum of Hartlepool, museum near Hartlepool
Must-see

Museum of Hartlepool

Museum · 1 km

PSS Wingfield Castle, heritage site near Hartlepool
Must-see

PSS Wingfield Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

HMS Trincomalee, museum near Hartlepool
Must-see

HMS Trincomalee

Museum · 1 km

Places near Hartlepool by type

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One day from Hartlepool

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:21 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hartlepool
  2. Durham Coastal Pathnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Hulam Fen SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  4. St Mary’s Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Saltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Coatham Marshnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Hartlepool
Today’s loopHartlepoolStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hartlepool?

Museum of Hartlepool (museum, about 1 km), PSS Wingfield Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), HMS Trincomalee (museum, about 1 km), Seaton Carew High Light (beach, about 1 km), Nasir Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Saint Hilda's Church (church, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hartlepool?

116 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Hartlepool?

PSS Wingfield Castle, about 1 km by road; Wilton Castle (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Hartlepool?

Saint Hilda's Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Peter's Church (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hartlepool?

Start in Hartlepool, visit Durham Coastal Path, then Hulam Fen SSSI, then St Mary’s Church, then Saltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Park, then Coatham Marsh, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.