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Sunderland is a small city to the south of Newcastle and Gateshead. It is positioned on the North Sea coast, and has a busy port. The commercial heart is very busy, with many shops and other amenities. Popular attractions are the Empire Theatre, and the annual Sunderland Air Show. It also has a top flight football club.
 
 
 
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Cleadon Hills
Overlooking the villages of Cleadon and Whitburn between Sunderland and South Shields, Cleadon Hills is an area of land popular with walkers, joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. The hills offer 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The former water...
 
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Fulwell Mill
Fulwell Mill dominates the skyline over the Sunderland suburb of Fulwell and is a working example of how windmills were used in the past. After extensive refurbishment, the sails of the mill were reconstructed, and it was brought back to...
 
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  Sunderland is a vibrant city on the South side of the RIver Tyne. Neighbouring cities Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham are within easy reach. We went to a concert at the Stadium of Light and it was an excellent venue. Lots of hotels to choose from in the heart of the city as well as shops, bars and restaurants. There is a train station making it really easy to get about. You are not far from the coast where there are miles of sandy beaches.   - KatherineA
 
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Hylton Castle
Sir William Hylton built the original castle around 1400, and this distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse is all that is left of the fine building that he created. Overseen by English Heritage, the property is well preserved throughout and...
 
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Monkwearmouth Station Museum
All of the collections at this fascinating museum are related to some form of transport, and on the whole are dedicated to the great age of steam on the railways. The recreation of a Victorian railway station and booking...
 
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Mowbray Park
Originally opened in 1857, Mowbray Park is an excellent example of how the Victorians constructed ‘green lungs’ in industrialised towns and cities. In 2000, Heritage Lottery cash was secured and the park was brought back to its former glory. New...
 
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National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre hopes to educate people about the art of glassmaking and stand as a heritage centre to collect together a few of the vast amount of pieces that have been produced and handed down over the years....
 
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Northern Gallery
The Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art is based in Sunderland and is one of the most prestigious art galleries in the north of England. The gallery was opened in 1995 and since that time has been committed to helping...
 
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Penshaw Monument
For many, Penshaw Monument is the sign that they are almost home, as it can be seen from many places in Tyne and Wear and County Durham. It was built in 1844 in honour of John George Lambton, the first...
 
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Reg Vardy Gallery
The Reg Vardy Gallery was established in order to provide a first class exhibition space in Sunderland, and to help to promote the arts to people of this community. Throughout the year the gallery hosts a significant amount of...
 
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Ryhope Engines Museum
Ryhope Engines Museum is based in the Ryhope Pumping Station that was built in 1868 to supply water to both Sunderland and the many surrounding communities. After nearly a hundred years of continuous use, the station close, and is...
 
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Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse started operating in 1871 and was, at the time, the most advanced in the world, being the first to be powered by electricity. Visitors can explore the lighthouse, starting in the engine room, and see where the lighthouse...
 
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Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light is home to Premier League side Sunderland AFC having replaced the club’s former home Roker Park in 1997 when officially opened. The 49,000 capacity arena, which is home to the club shop and ticket office, sits...
 
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Sunderland Aquatic Centre
The Sunderland Aquatic Centre is home to the only Olympic-size swimming pool in the north east of England. The centre, which sits next door to the Stadium of Light – home to Sunderland AFC, is run by Sunderland City Council...
 
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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The art gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the...
 
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Sunderland VLB
Founded in 1877, the Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade has a long and interesting history, saving lives for generations off the coast of northeastern England. Most famously the members of this small brigade were instrumental in the saving of many...
 
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