Hartlepool Beaches

(Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK)

For many holiday makers visiting Hartlepool, the surrounding beaches are something of an unexpected attraction, with the town's small rocky beach named Fish Sands being close to the remains of the Town Wall. A large number of the beaches near to Hartlepool are quite natural in their appearance, such as the expansive Seaton Commons and Dunes.

Most beach-goers will find that Seaton Carew is the place to come and is a matter of minutes from the south of Hartlepool town centre, being reached along the coastal A178 road, which changes its name on the way, being known as the Mainsforth Terrace, Coronation Drive, The Cliff and Tees Road. Located between both Hartlepool and the very mouth of the meandering River Tees, Seaton Carew draws sunbathers all through the summer, although the crowds also flock here out of season, on the nearest Saturday to November 5th, when its coastal fireworks display is simply spectacular.

General Information

Seaton Carew offers lots of traditional seaside fun, with amusement arcades, fish and chip shops, cafes and a lengthy beachfront promenade, which leads towards the new Hartlepool marina development and is highly suitable for cyclists.

The beach at Seaton Carew stretches for approximately 3 km / 2 miles and is centred around the actual resort. The southerly area of the beachfront is home to a series of protected sand dunes, which stand alongside the Seaton Carew Golf Club. This golf course is interestingly amongst the world's oldest and regularly attracts keen golfers from nearby Hartlepool.

Head further south and it won't be long until you reach Seal Sands, where you will be able to observe a host of wading birds, and some inquisitive common grey seals. Nearby is the recently opened RSPB attraction named the Saltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Park, which is already attracting literally thousands of visitors annually.

Guest house accommodation is plentiful in Seaton Carew, suiting those looking to stay close to Hartlepool. Views of the North Sea are available at some of Seaton Carew's coastal hotels, where rooms overlook the beach and even out of season can be quite appealing and cosy, when the sea takes on a different character altogether.