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There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!
09/04/2020
With regret, Sunderland City Council announces the cancellation of Penshaw Bowl and the Active Sunderland Festival that was due to take place on Thursday 9 April
We understand this news will be...
24/07/2020 to 26/07/2020
We're really looking forward to Sunderland Airshow 2020. With a whole host of activity on the ground, an exciting stage programme and some thrilling flying displays, there's plenty for everyone to...
08/08/2020 to 09/08/2020
The all new Lamplight Festival will take place in Sunderland city centre's Mowbray Park August 8th - 9th 2020.
This fantastic new music festival features amazing headline acts including the Kaiser...
14/09/2019 to 16/09/2020
For information on the Covid-19 virus and how it's affecting events at the National Glass Centre Click here
Collections Gallery
Across world cultures and time, glass and ceramics have been used as...
01/02/2020 to 10/05/2020
Following careful consideration, Sunderland City Council has taken the difficult decision to close Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens for the foreseeable future.
We will review the situation...
01/02/2020 to 10/05/2020
Following careful consideration, Sunderland City Council has taken the difficult decision to close Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens for the foreseeable future.
We will review the situation...
01/02/2020 to 31/05/2020
Following careful consideration, Sunderland City Council has taken the difficult decision to close Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens for the foreseeable future.
We will review the situation...
11/02/2020 to 07/04/2020
Join Sunderland Pianoforte society at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for their 77th season!
Tuesday 11 February: Ugnius Pauliukonis plays Haydn, Chopin and Ravel
Tuesday 10 March: Ashley Wass...
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Did you know?
Sunderland's Friendship Agreement with Washington DC makes us the only city in Europe to enjoy such a relationship with the world's most powerful city. Washington Old Hall is home to the direct ancestors of the first president of the United States of America.