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From the A1(M), Junction 60:
Head East on the A689 towards Sedgefield/ Hartlepool. Follow A689 into Hartlepool. Then follow directions mentioned in directions from A19.

From the A19 travelling from the south:
Take the A689 Eastbound and follow the A689 into Hartlepool towards the Town Centre. You will see Tesco Extra on your right side as you approach the town centre at the roundabout take a right hand turn heading east follow the road (Burn Road) down to the bottom then turn left then right onto the bridge.

From A19 travelling from the north:
Take the A179 Eastbound and follow the signs towards Hartlepool Marina/ Town Centre.

Following the signs for the Marina/ Town Centre will bring you to the Marina first, Asda will be on your right side. Follow the road over the bridge (over railway line) take a left (follow signs for train station) at the traffic lights. This left at the lights bring you onto Church Square about 50-100 yards there is a mini roundabout take it straight/ slightly left over now follow road signs for A178 Seaton Carew this road is now Church Street, at the bottom follow road towards the right at traffic lights. Then just follow the road (railway line is on your left) till you come to the bridge.

On the top of the bridge there is a left had turn this is the car park (only accessable from southbound carriageway).

There is ample parking overlooking the sea front on the bridge, access to carpark is from southbound carriage way.

Rail:
Come out of the station turn left walk down Church Street follow the road round to the right at the traffic lights and follow the road (Mainsforth Terrace) along for about 1/4 mile till you reach the bridge.

Bus Services:
Stagecoach Hartlepool, runs service 12 past Newburn Bridge every 30 mins. Loads of services local and regional stop in the Town Centre 1/2 mile walk from Newburn Bridge, operated by Stagecoach Hartlepool, Stagecoach Transit, Arriva North East, Go- Ahead & Veolia Transport. National Express operates nationwide services.

Sail:
Hartlepool Marina is located about 1/2 mile away to the north of Newburn Bridge, follow directions for Historic Quay. For people wishing to visit by sea and somewhere to park their vessels.

Local essentials:
Tesco Extra, about 1/4 mile up Burn Road, at the junction of Burn Road/ A689 Belle Vue Way. McDonalds can be found opposite Tesco next to the roundabout.
Asda on the Marina, aprox 1/2 mile away, McDonalds can be found opposite Asda. Also within the area, can be found KFC, Burger King & Pizza Hut.
Morrisons same distance but next to Hartlepool United Football Club.
Middleton Grange Shopping Centre about 1/4 mile up Huckelhoven Way. Hartlepool Maritime Experience, 1/2 mile along Mainsforth Terrace, right over level crossing at the bottom of Church Street follow road along turn left and you will see it.

Chip Shops can be found about 1 mile away in Seaton Carew. On Navigation Point (numerous restauarnts can be found here as well) which is on the other side of the Marina about a mile away. There are numerous cafes, chippies and pubs that offer food in the Town Centre of Hartlepool and Seaton Carew.

Pie Shop:
When in Hartlepool you cant miss a visit to Morrell's Butchers on York Road (between Park Road and Lister Street), about 2 minutes walk from the Town Centre. Well reknowned for their pies.

North East Gen

The line runs North to South.
You are able to tell by the signals when a train is due as the signals protect the level crossing and junction (cross over). With north bound trains having a 4 colour aspect signal. And south bound trains having semaphores controlled by Stranton Box.

Hartlepool, A689 bridge