Attractions in Whitburn - Northumbria

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Fulwell Mill (Approx 3 Miles)

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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Leas, The (Approx 2 Miles)

A two-mile stretch of land situated on the coast between South Shields and Marsden, The Leas is popular with dog walkers, horse riders and kite flyers who use the mass area of grassland, which is inhabited by wildlife. The grassed...

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Marsden Grotto (Approx 4 Miles)

Overlooking Marsden Beach, Marsden Grotto is a unique attraction being situated inside a cave in the cliff face and is the only such attraction in Europe to do so. The Grotto, which is situated in Marsden between Whitburn and South...

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Monkwearmouth Station Museum (Approx 3 Miles)

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 (Approx 2 Miles)

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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Souter Lighthouse (Approx 4 Miles)

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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South Shields Golf Club (Approx 4 Miles)

Overlooked by Cleadon Hills on one side and overlooking the North Sea on the other, South Shields Golf Club is a picturesque setting for the game. The 18-hole course is situated on the southern edge of the town and is...

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Stadium of Light (Approx 3 Miles)

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 (Approx 2 Miles)

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 VLB (Approx 2 Miles)

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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