Washington ‘F’ Pit’s magnificent Victorian steam engine, engine house and headgear are preserved to mark the town’s coalmining heritage that reaches back over 250 years. The industrial monument is the last of its type in the North East. Visitors can...

In the middle of the New Town of Washington, Tyne & Wear, lies the original village and Washington Old Hall, the ancestral home of America’s first president, George Washington. It is one the National Trust’s smallest houses, but is a...

The vibrant and fascinating wetlands area is home to exotic birds, amazing insects, beautiful wild scenery and so much more. Many birds will take food from your hand. The annual highlight is the downy duckling days (May to July) when...

The museum is based in the annex of a local church and is responsible for collecting a social and political archive of information on this area of the country. The museum is essentially a local history collection that tries...

Bring your children to this lovely urban farm to enjoy spectacular views of the River Tyne, observe 25 farm inspired art exhibits and to meet farmyard breeds, both traditional and unusual. The farm includes a green retreat for wildlife. Managed...

For railway enthusiasts this is one of the real treats of the region as it is the only place in the country where it is possible to see a rope haulage system in place on a standard gauge railway....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...