Independent opticians inHartlepool

We’re proud to provide exceptional eye care, contact lenses and dry eye clinics, all alongside the latest stylish eyewear.

Illustration of two people swinging on swings attached to the lenses of a large pair of black-rimmed glasses against a solid yellow background.
Illustration of two people reading inside and outside the lenses of oversized black sunglasses against a yellow background, one sitting inside the right lens and the other reclining inside the left lens.
Illustration of a basketball player in white and yellow uniform diving horizontally as if saving a ball, positioned over the frame of large eyeglasses with yellow grid lenses on a bright yellow background.
Illustration of three children playing jump rope inside the shape of eyeglass frames on a yellow background. One child is turning the rope, another is jumping, and the third is waiting, all wearing yellow clothing.
Illustration of black sunglasses with yellow and white ocean waves and an anchor inside each lens, a small sailor figure looking through a telescope stands on the right frame, and the text 'HMS TRINCOMALEE' is on the top bar of the sunglasses.
Illustration of round glasses with black frames against a yellow background; the left lens shows a person diving into water with a skateboard floating nearby, and the right lens shows a person lounging on an inflatable ring in the water.
Illustration of a pair of black sunglasses with white frames on a yellow background; each lens contains a sketch of a person—a man with glasses and beard driving a car on the left lens, and a woman with glasses and a scarf on the right lens.
Illustration of a pair of black-rimmed glasses on a yellow background with two swimmers in yellow swim trunks depicted inside the lenses, one diving and the other floating on his back.
Illustration of large black-rimmed eyeglasses on a yellow background with a small figure of a person in white robes painting a yellow stripe within the right lens with a paintbrush and paint can.
Black and white cartoon of a pair of sunglasses on a yellow background with a small standing person figure leaning on the left frame and a beam of light shining from the right lens.
Illustration of a large pair of black-rimmed glasses on a yellow background, with a drawing of a standing man and a kneeling woman holding hands inside the glasses' lenses.
Illustration of two people swinging on swings attached to the lenses of a large pair of black-rimmed glasses against a solid yellow background.
Smiling young woman wearing glasses and a white long-sleeve shirt, resting her chin on her hands.
About Timlins

Expert Eye Care, Personal Service


We’re a friendly, family run practice established in 1984 providing eye care services to people throughout the north east. Our outstanding team is dedicated to providing you with the best eyewear styling advice, the highest quality eye care and unbeatable aftercare.

The perfect mix

Our eyewear stylists will use their years of training and expertise to bring together a cocktail of materials, styles, colours and adornments to create your perfect eyewear look.

Blonde woman wearing round glasses and a yellow sweater looks thoughtfully to the side against a lavender background.
Black and white cartoon of a pair of sunglasses on a yellow background with a small standing person figure leaning on the left frame and a beam of light shining from the right lens.
SEE IT. LOVE IT. SAVE IT.

We also offer 50% off on additional pairs, this includes frames and lenses

Both blue light & student discount are 15%

Our Location

Contact Us

Illustration of two people reading inside and outside the lenses of oversized black sunglasses against a yellow background, one sitting inside the right lens and the other reclining inside the left lens.

6 Upper Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7ET

Illustration of two people reading inside and outside the lenses of oversized black sunglasses against a yellow background, one sitting inside the right lens and the other reclining inside the left lens.

Monday - Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Alternate Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm

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We’ve been styling eyes in Church Square, Hartlepool since 1984.