Historic houses · North East England
Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool
In or near The Hartlepools.
Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Paul Buckingham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlepool · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool is a historic house located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Heugh Battery Museum is dedicated to preserving the only First World War battlefield in the UK, commemorating the Bombardment of Hartlepool in December 1914. Visitors can explore military artifacts and learn about the historical significance of the site through various displays and guided tours.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool are located in old Hartlepool, within the Scottish Lowlands. This site is a remnant of early 20th-century leisure architecture, showcasing the historical significance of outdoor swimming facilities in the region. The ruins reflect the social history of the area, although specific dates and architectural details are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6937, -1.1793
- District
- Hartlepool
- Parish
- Headland
- Postcode
- TS24 0QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hartlepool
- Phone
- 01429 270746
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlepool — 2 km
- Opening
- Friday – Monday from 10am – 4pm
- Official site
- www.heughbattery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1141773574 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool?
- Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS24 0QH), in the parish of Headland.
- What is Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool?
- Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS24 0QH.
- Is Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool a protected site?
- Yes — Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Ruins of The Open-air Swimming Pool, old Hartlepool?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS24 0QH.