Sunderland

A city by the sea, offers its visitors a captivating combination of relaxing countryside, beautiful sandy beaches, a lively city centre, fascinating attractions and spectacular events, including the award-winning Sunderland International Airshow.

Whatever your tastes Sunderland has something to interest everyone! The Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens offers fascinating exhibitions, interactive displays and a spectacular green oasis sheltering exotic plants and magnificent water features.

Other popular landmarks include the National Glass Centre, the Stadium of Light and the Empire Theatre, which regularly attracts hit productions from the West End of London. Sunderland Marina Activities Centre is a must for water sports fanatics, or take a relaxing stroll along the award-winning beaches of Seaburn and Roker.

If you’ve come for a spot of city-centre shopping you’ll find all your favourite high street names under one roof at The Bridges, and you can relax afterwards in one of the many stylish bars and cafés nearby.