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Known for
The Hartlepool Monkey (the legend that locals hanged a shipwrecked monkey as a French spy), the Historic Quay (an extraordinary reconstructed 18th century waterfront), HMS Trincomalee (Britain's oldest warship), and a County Durham port town of remarkable naval heritage
A little history
The Hartlepool Monkey legend — that locals hanged a shipwrecked monkey during the Napoleonic Wars, believing it to be a French spy — has defined the town's identity for 200 years (and Hartlepool United's mascot is H'Angus the Monkey). HMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is Britain's oldest floating warship and is preserved at the Historic Quay.
The Historic Quay is genuinely excellent — an immersive recreation of an 18th century port. HMS Trincomalee is extraordinary. The marina for modern contrast. Seaton Carew beach for the traditional seaside.
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The Historic Quay area has good food. The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. Local County Durham seafood and produce throughout.
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The Hartlepool Monkey (the legend that locals hanged a shipwrecked monkey as a French spy), the Historic Quay (an extraordinary reconstructed 18th century waterfront), HMS Trincomalee (Britain's oldest warship), and a County Durham port town of remarkable naval heritage Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Hartlepool worth exploring.
The Historic Quay area has good food. The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. Local County Durham seafood and produce throughout. Download Roam free to discover Hartlepool's food scene.
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The Historic Quay drives significant heritage tourism. The marina has growing independent hospitality. Independent businesses serve the local community. List your Hartlepool business on Roam to reach local customers in County Durham.
Roam covers all of Hartlepool including Seaton Carew, Greatham, Elwick, Hart, Dalton Piercy. The Historic Quay is genuinely excellent — an immersive recreation of an 18th century port. HMS Trincomalee is extraordinary. The marina for modern contrast. Seaton Carew beach for the traditional seaside.
