Things to do around Hartlepool

TrainGeek1808

My family and I are stopping at the Park Resorts site just above Hartlepool (Crimdon Dene)

I've got my eye on the Tanfield Railway for something to do for one day.

Has anyone any ideas of what to do in this area? Money isn't a massive object but if anyone knows of any money saving tips they would be much appreciated. Just one thing, we do have a dog so would need to be dog friendly.

Thanks in advance

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vikingaero

http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/

Well worth a visit. Even the restaurant served really good food. And being Ooop Nurf it wasn't too busy.

TrainGeek1808

vikingaero wrote: »

http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/

Well worth a visit. Even the restaurant served really good food. And being Ooop Nurf it wasn't too busy.

Thanks - that looks a good start - will probably spend a day in Hartlepool I'd guess anyway.

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vikingaero

Just noticed your username.... so how about Locomotion about 40 mins/25miles from Hartlepool:

http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/VisitShildon

Best of all it is free and even we non train nerds enjoyed it.

gingerdad

Also got Diggerland near Durham

Beamish

TrainGeek1808

vikingaero wrote: »

Just noticed your username.... so how about Locomotion about 40 mins/25miles from Hartlepool:

http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/VisitShildon

Best of all it is free and even we non train nerds enjoyed it.

Thanks for that. I went there last year and really enjoyed it.

Got my eyes on a trip on the Tanfield Railway whilst we're up there.

TrainGeek

TrainGeek1808

gingerdad wrote: »

Also got Diggerland near Durham

Beamish

We're looking at Beamish in the summer - went there when I was at school, be good to see it again

Not sure Diggerland is our thing to be honest, but thanks for pointing it out.

Thanks

TrainGeek

Tarry

vikingaero wrote: »

http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/

Well worth a visit. Even the restaurant served really good food. And being Ooop Nurf it wasn't too busy.

I second that. I visited there in April and was enjoyable

I was talking to someone today and Beamish is supposed to be good, I want to visit there!

Durham itself is enjoyable.