Directions

Hartlepool is situated on the North East coast in the Tees Valley

From the north by car
Take A19 southbound and exit at the A179. Follow the brown signs to the Historic Quay. 2nd exit at that roundabout. The next roundabout is at the top of Marina Way it has a large buoy in the middle. Go straight on, heading for the masts of HMS Trincomalee. Take the second left then the next left again which will bring you to the Maritime Experience car park.

From the south by car
From the south Take A1M northbound and exit at junction 49 (A168/A19) signposted Teesside. Exit A19 at the A689 and follow the brown signs to the Historic Quay. Keeping going straight on at each set of lights and each roundabout. When you come to the lights at the junction between Victoria Road and Stockton Street. When you get to Focus take the 4th exit at the roundabout. Head for the masts of HMS Trincomalee. Take the second left then the next left again which will bring you to the Maritime Experience car park

By Rail
A fast and regular service runs between the North East and London. London and Edinburgh have direct speed services operating to Darlington from where you can catch a local connection to Hartlepool.

Direct trains operate to Newcastle, Darlington, Stockton and Middlesbrough on a regular basis. Trains operate direct to Manchester from Hartlepool.

24 hour information on train times and fares can be obtained by telephoning 0345 484950 or visiting their website.

The Maritime Experience car park is free
Hartlepool railway station is less than 10 minutes walk away.