Arts & Culture
Due to the latest national lockdown restrictions from Thursday 5 November Arts Centre Washington will be closed to the public until further notice.
Please keep checking this page for updates.
In the heart of Washington the Arts Centre Washington hosts some fantastic music, theatre and art events...
The Bunker is a music venue which also aims to develop music and arts in Sunderland.
The Bunker has been a starting point for thousands of musicians and artists, many of whom have gone on to national and international stages.
The Bunker has recording and rehearsal facilities and provides training,...
One of the most popular clubs in Sunderland due to its mix of DJ nights and bands playing live music.
Known for playing alternative music to pop, such as Nu-Jazz, Acid House and Rock 'n' Roll, it gives clubbers a different club night experience.
There social media channels offer clubbers a chance...
Keel Square at the heart of Sunderland city centre plays host to many events and is a place full of Sunderland’s heritage.
The square, which was named by the public, celebrates Sunderland’s shipbuilding heritage with the ‘Keel Line’ and the ‘Propellers of the City’. The ‘Keel Line’ features the...
The new road bridge is a two span cable-stayed bridge with an A-frame pylon rising to 105m (344ft) crossing the River Wear between Castletown on the north to Pallion on the south bank.
The new bridge has two lanes of traffic in each direction, plus shared cycleways and footpaths along its full...
The Royalty Theatre is ran entirely by volunteers and hosts regular dramatic productions. They stage seven plays each season (Sept to June) including a traditional family pantomime every December.
Enjoy an evening of excellent live entertainment in a friendly, intimate atmosphere, with comfortable...
The Sculpture Trail, running along the final part of the C 2 C or Coast to Coast was created over a decade from 1991 to 2001 by sculptor Colin Wilbourn and writer Chaz Brenchley. Colin and Chaz worked with residents of Sunderland to create the trail which brings together Sunderland’s past and...
Stack Seaburn is a welcoming social hub, providing a safe environment to ensure all visitors can have an enjoyable experience.
View our Covid-19 Safe Playbook here for more information. It is a document that has been put together to give our staff, customers and suppliers confidence that we have...
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Sunderland Top Ten's
Looking for a great family day out in a friendly, exciting city by the sea? Looking for fascinating museums, cute wildlife and plenty of space for your little ones to run off their excess energy? Look no more because Sunderland ticks all those boxes and more. Here are our ten best things for all of the family to do in Sunderland.
