Things to see and do

Sunderland has a whole host of attractions and events, offering a fun-packed family day out, and many are free.

Spending time, rather than money, as a family is so important; sharing experiences and creating lasting memories. Sunderland has a surprising mix of fun things to see and do indoors and out, as well as good value places to eat and drink that can keep the whole family happy and entertained.

Did you know?

L.S. Lowry spent his holidays in Sunderland at Seaburn, painting scenes of the coast, port and coal mines. The city is the home to one of the best collections of L.S. Lowry paintings in England.

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RT : How excited are we?! The fantastic are coming to Sunderland Airshow. Everyone get your dancing shoe… https://t.co/AqPEhjT5KD — 1 day 2 hours ago
Tall Ships won best overall event! Lots of great nominations and a great night for Sunderland at — 1 day 17 hours ago
Beautiful trophy designed by graduate Jade Tapson https://t.co/6j6syDIB2h — 1 day 19 hours ago
Sunderland band taking to the stage at the and sounding great. https://t.co/plXwtlfanF — 1 day 19 hours ago
The Tall Ships Sunderland won best event in Sunderland in 2018! Fantastic news and great recognition for the event… https://t.co/MyJKeaF6fJ — 1 day 19 hours ago
We’re at the in the lovely Middlesbrough Town Hall tonight, lots of fantastic Sunderland nom… https://t.co/KZy5c5JgJb — 1 day 20 hours ago
What a fantastic gem of a place! We’ve just toured the Bowes Railway and highly recommend a visit. Fascinating hist… https://t.co/eNEfegqnDr — 1 day 23 hours ago
RT : We're over the moon to announce 's mural in our entrance has just been officially unveiled to the p… https://t.co/swWDQ65TWY — 2 days 7 hours ago
Another Bank Holiday weekend on it's way - yay! and there's lots of great stuff happening in our Why no… https://t.co/qEiXLLFkiE — 3 days 2 hours ago
RT : 📣 Announcement! 📣 We’re excited to let you know that Summer Streets Festival is returning to Sunderland on Saturday… https://t.co/ZtQpAjOMXo — 3 days 2 hours ago
RT : A social and political pioneer worthy of remembrance, Dr Marion Phillips was the first female MP to represent Sunde… https://t.co/vsfwUMUrBe — 3 days 2 hours ago
RT : Take a fresh look at the centre of Sunderland. We’re shop full of surprises! ✨ Shop til 8pm every Thursday and rec… https://t.co/eCMRVVKBof — 3 days 18 hours ago
RT : Next week today will be our Medieval Fayre! We hope you're as excited as we are! https://t.co/p5ViVF1gBn — 3 days 18 hours ago
RT : Houghton hosted the first Scrantastic food festival at the weekend, with guests including ,… https://t.co/j5vSUTnMZ6 — 4 days 20 hours ago
If you enjoyed Scrantastic over the weekend, there’s only a few weeks until Sunderland Food and Drink Festival. Cel… https://t.co/82mR3RjyFl — 5 days 2 hours ago

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