Sunderland

Destination

Sunderland is a city with a difference - a modern, bustling centre balanced with a relaxing green environment, stunning coastal scenery and a refreshing attitude to life.

The rapidly improving city centre has an enviable location, set on the mouth of the River Wear with an award-winning coastline and surrounded by easily accessible countryside. With a range of outstanding heritage, cultural and sporting attractions you'll find that Sunderland has everything you need for an ideal short break.

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

The City’s sandy beaches of Roker and Seaburn provide a spectacular setting, with bars, restaurants and seafront accommodation as the ideal accompaniment.
The coastline is of great geological interest and boasts a promenade, pier and picturesque gardens within Roker Park.

Places to Visit

National Glass Centre
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
St Peter’s Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination 2011)
Fulwell Windmill
Mowbray Park
Penshaw Monument
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
Washington Old Hall
North East Aircraft Museum
Washington Wetlands Centre

Entertainment

Sunderland Empire
Royalty Theatre
Great nightlife
Bowling
Empire Cinema
Casino
Popular underground music scene
Regular live music
International events

Shopping

The retail heart of the city is focused on The Bridges Shopping Centre and the Sunniside cultural quarter, which boasts smaller boutiques specialising in trendy interiors and designer clothing.

Eating Out

With a host of new bars and restaurants opening to join the established favourites there is no shortage of places to have a good time.

Recreation & Sport

Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope
Sunderland Wall (Climbing)
Sunderland Aquatic Centre (Leisure Centre)
Sunderland Marine Activities Centre
Karting North East
Stadium of Light
North East Diving Academy
SK8 City
Sunderland Greyhound Stadium
Sunderland Yacht Club
C2C and W2W Cycle Routes

Conference & Business Facilities

For details contact the Sunderland Tourist Information Centre.

Accommodation

For information on quality assured accommodation or to make a booking contact Sunderland Tourist Information Centre or log on to www.visitsunderland.com.

Getting There

Road

Sunderland is easily accessible from the A1 and A19.

Rail

Sunderland is easily accessibly by rail from major UK cities. The Tyne & Wear Metro service is an easy means of getting around Sunderland and the Tyne & Wear region.

Sea

The International Ferry Terminal at North Tyneside provides links to Northern Europe.

Air

Newcastle International Airport is 20 miles from Sunderland and offers direct transport links via the Tyne & Wear Metro system.

Durham Tees Valley is 40 miles from Sunderland.