Nando's Hartlepool
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.2★ (289 Google reviews).

Café · Hartlepool
Bright, busy and easy to walk into — the noise here sits at the lively end, which is a gift when your toddler is having a moment nobody else will notice. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, so you don't need to think ahead or pack lunch, and step-free access means the buggy comes straight in without anyone lifting anything. Gluten-free options are on hand too, which takes the worry out if someone in your group needs them. Mid-range prices for a café stop with children.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.2★ (289 Google reviews).
Cheap, step-free Hartlepool café with high chairs, a kids' menu and gluten-free options — easy for a low-key family lunch.
Lively Hartlepool spot with a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan and gluten-free dishes — worth booking ahead.