Welcome to This is Hartlepool

This is Hartlepool! The unique attractions of the stunning multi-million pound Hartlepool Marina complex, an old town steeped in 1,000 years of history and mile after mile of golden sands at Seaton Carew. There's much more to discover and enjoy in Hartlepool. Welcome to the unofficial guide!...

Whether you're looking for Entertainment in Hartlepool, would like to book a Hotel in Hartlepool for your stay or to just read up on the History of Hartlepool you'll find it all here and if you have any questions, or would just like to join in the fun pop by our Forums and chat with others from Hartlepool and around the world.

Our What's On in Hartlepool guide has everything happening in and around Hartlepool - plus its FREE to add your event - just send us the details. Hartlepool has plenty of entertainment venues if your bored or looking for something to do - from catching the latest blockbuster at VUE Cinema Hartlepool, or catching the latest play at the Hartlepool Town Hall - there is something for everyone!

Hartlepool is home to one of the largest shopping centres in the North East as well as some impressive marina shopping developments. Middleton Grange is a unique shopping destination with over 140 retail outlets such as - Marks & Spencer, Wilkinson, Primark, Argos, New Look and BHS.

View our archive of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Race in our Hartlepool Gallery.

Outdoor activity challenges

TWO new fun outdoor activity challenges are being launched in Hartlepool to help people enjoy the town’s green spaces and get a bit fitter. Called ‘Xplorer’ and ‘Run Challenge’, they are organised by Hartlepool Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Team in partnership with British Orienteering. Xplorer is aimed at primary and pre-school children and their [...]

Authors share their secrets at Hartlepool’s libraries

THERE are exciting opportunities for people to learn first-hand about the writer’s art when a host of popular authors visit Hartlepool’s libraries over the next few weeks to talk about their work. Malcolm Green, Wendy Robertson, Elizabeth Gill, Valerie Laws, Carolyn Jess-Cooke, new crime writers Nick Quantrill and Nick Triplow and children’s authors Niel Bushnell [...]