Hartlepool Information Centre
Visitors have a vast selection of places to visit and things to do. Hartlepool Art Gallery and Information Centre has been converted from the impressive Christ Church, and on a clear day offers an excellent view from its 100ft tower.
The Historic
Quay
The Historic
Quay, a replica of a Napoleonic Port is one of Hartlepool's most
popular tourist attractions.
The award-winning attraction is so realistic that it has formed the backdrop
of several TV period dramas. Looking along the main street of the Historic Quay,
there are modern, hi-tech interactive exhibits and realistic recreations of
period life for eample in one building, a naval officer is being fitted for
his new uniform.
Alongside the Quay is the Museum of Hartlepool, which holds a collection of
artifacts from Hartlepool's past, sections which are themed create the sights
and sounds of Hartlepool's ancient and industrial periods of history, there
is no entrance fee to enter the museum.
Hartlepool
is also home to two historic ships. 
The
PSS Wingfield Castle is a restored paddle steamer which is moored alongside
the museum. This also is free of charge to go aboard. It has a small cafe area
where tourists can stop for refreshments.
Also in Hartlepool is HMS Trincomalee originally built in 1817 and the last
of Neson's frigates she is the second oldest warship afloat today. It took eleven
years to restore it to the condition she was in when commissioned at the time
of Nelson's navy, Trincomalee is one of the most impressive attractions in the
area.
The Trincomalee is licensed for marriages and is a unique venue for functions.
The Marina
The
Marina is formed from reused industrial land. Once docks and shipyards
it is now a new environment offering berthing for hundreds of yachts and pleasure
craft.
Housing, a hotel, restaurants and pubs are close by, as is the Historic Quay
and Anchor Retail Park.