Hartlepool United Football Club, who have played at Victoria Park stadium since 1908, are nicknamed The Monkey Hangers. This moniker originated when a monkey was hanged in Hartlepool following the ship wreck of a French military ship during the Napoleonic Wars. The only survivor of the wreck was a monkey, apparently wearing French military garb. Following this, the monkey was tried and hanged.

There is a car park located at the ground, which can fill up quickly and is somewhat expensive. To make a visit to Victoria Park Stadium quicker, easier and cheaper pre-book your parking space before arriving for any Hartlepool United matches. The nearest train station is Hartlepool, roughly a 10-minute walk to the ground. It provides services to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and London King’s Cross.

The Millhouse Inn is the closest pub that serves food and allows away supporters. Alternatively, The Causeway, located near Hartlepool Station, is  another popular location. Interesting attractions in the city centre include, the Museum of Hartlepool, HMS Trincomalee in Heartlepool Quay, and Heugh Battery First World War Museum.

Postcode for satnav: TS24 8BZ

Which team plays at Victoria Park Hartlepool Stadium?

Victoria Park Hartlepool is the home ground of Hartlepool United FC, who are nicknamed the Monkey Hangers.

Does Victoria Park Hartlepool have its own car park?

There is car park available at the stadium, but it fills up quickly and is rather expensive. Spaces in this car park need to be booked in advance by contacting the stadium.

Is there on-street parking available around Victoria Park Hartlepool Stadium?

There is some on-street parking available in the area, but this tends to be quite a distance from the stadium as there is a residents’ only parking scheme operating on match days.

What public transport options are there for getting to Victoria Park Hartlepool?

The nearest train station is Hartlepool, which is about 10 minutes’ walk away. There are services from here to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and London King’s Cross.

What is the capacity of Victoria Park Hartlepool?

The capacity of Victoria Park Hartlepool is 7,865.

Where is the away end and how many away fans can Victoria Park Hartlepool Stadium accommodate?

Away fans are accommodated in the Smith and Graham Stand, known as Rink End, at one end of the ground. Up to 967 fans can be seated here.

What is the address of Victoria Park Hartlepool Stadium?

The Victoria Park Hartlepool Stadium is situated on Clarence Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8BZ.