Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
Stories From The Headland
Step into the streets of Hartlepool Headland and hear the voices of the people who call it home. As part of Wintertide Festival, artist Ben Phillips has worked with locals to capture their memories, myths and everyday stories, creating an immersive audio journey through the place we call home.
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Stories From The Headland
Hartlepool Borough Hall
from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 23 November 2025
Stories From The Headland
Step into the streets of Hartlepool Headland and hear the voices of the people who call it home. As part of Wintertide Festival, artist Ben Phillips has worked with locals to capture their memories, myths and everyday stories, creating an immersive audio journey through the place we call home.
Follow the trail, listen to the tales, and experience the Headland through the eyes — and voices — of the community. A celebration of local life, shared stories and the streets we love.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Launch Event
The Studio, Tower Street
4:30 pm
Thursday, 12 November 2026
7:00 pm
Thursday, 12 November 2026
About the artists and work
Wintertide Festival will once again be burning brightly on Hartlepool’s Headland from Friday the 21st to Sunday the 23rd of November, with a packed programme of art, music and performances along with workshops and an independent maker’s market.
One of the only grassroots residential festivals in the Tees Valley, Wintertide hosts an artistic programme that reflects and celebrates Hartlepool, its people, places, passions, heritage and folklore. Wintertide’s aim is to bring the historic streets of the Headland to life, which it achieves by welcoming over 15,000 people to the area every other year in this bi-annual festival of arts.
Accessibility and suitability
Not all events have step-free access as the festival is situated within heritage site. The festival has accessible toilet facilities and is largely designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Please check individual events for content warnings and age restrictions. Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.
Artists and studios
Ben Phillips
12 Ward Artist
Sponsors and partners
12°N
Project
Wintertide Festival
Organiser
Credits
Operated by Wintertide Festival.
Artist: Ben Phillips
Related events
The Parade
Town Square, Headland
As night falls, Wintertide’s Opening Parade ignites the streets with glowing constellations of light, music, and movement. Inspired by ancient myths, celestial journeys, and dreams of the stars, our community gathers to weave a radiant story of unity and wonder, transforming Hartlepool’s Headland.
