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Today marks the start of Holidays at the Headland. Make sure you are following @explorehartlepool on Facebook and Instagram for information on what we have planned this week. 

DATE ADDED Tuesday 7th April 

 Hartlepool Sport Activity Day

Time: 11am

Location: Town Moor Playground

Hartlepool Sport will be bringing with them games, sports and play activities. There will be walks for all abilities and even a Mini Trail for even the youngest participants. Explore Hartlepool will also be down there handing out free activity packs and competition goodies!

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Wednesday 8th April 

Horrid Headland History Walk (for families)

Time: 1pm

Meeting Location: Opposite the Borough Hall 

Join Explore Hartlepool and Tees Archaeology for a family friendly walk around the Headland learning about the amazing history of the original Hartlepool as you go. This walk is pram and little leg friendly. Make sure to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather.

Wednesday 8th April

Headland History Walk (for adults)

Time: 2:30pm

Meeting Location: Opposite Borough Hall 

Join Tees Archaeology for a guided walk around Hartlepool’s historic Headland. Learn about the archaeological excavations that have been undertaken and how they have shaped our understanding of Hartlepool’s history and development. This will include the Anglo-Saxon monastery, the medieval town, Friarage field, and Heugh Lighthouse and batteries.

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Thursday 9th April 

Hartlepool Sport Activity Day

Time: 11am

Location: Town Moor Playground

Hartlepool Sport will be bringing with them games, sports and play activities. There will be walks for all abilities and even a Mini Trail for even the youngest participants. Explore Hartlepool will also be down there handing out free activity packs and competition goodies

 

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Dont forget to pick up your activity pack!

The packs are available all week FREE to collect from the Headland Library and the Heugh Battery Museum. 

Explore Hartlepool will also be handing out packs at the Explore Hartlepoool activity days. There are activites that can be done outside and inside as well as some colouring pencils that can be used to completer the puzzles and colouring sheets. 

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Can you tick all of the landmarks off the list?

Get your exploring shoes on we’re off on a hunt! There are 10 different famous Hartlepool landmarks you need to find and tick off the list. Can you find them all?

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Get green fingered and grow your own sunflower!

In the activity pack you will find a packet of sunflower seeds. All you need is a plastic cup, some compost and some water. How tall can yours grow?

For the full guide click HERE

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Did you know.. there is a FREE Holidays at the Headland Activity pack available to collect from the Headland Library or the Heugh Battery Museum Café. We will be sharing ideas and things to do throughout the Easter Holidays using this guide for you and the kids to do that won’t break the bank. 

Make sure you are following @explorehartlepool on Instagram and Facebook for all the information you need. 

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