Enjoy the great outdoors in Sunderland with your family.
What's on
There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!
02/07/2018 to 24/09/2018
Hylton Dene Health Walks
Held every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays), from July 2nd to September 24th, the walks will take you on a picturesque tour through historic parkland. You will be able...
10/07/2018 to 11/09/2018
Could you be the next King or Queen of Sunderland?
Join in round one of Kings and Queens and see if you have what it takes to win a spot on the main stage!
Round two 17th July, round three 24th July...
10/07/2018 to 28/07/2018
Clean the Dene!
Help make Hylton Dene a better place for both people and wildlife by joining our litter picking sessions! We will be holding sessions during July on: Saturday 7th, Friday 27th and...
21/07/2018 to 02/09/2018
Marvellous Madagascar Trail
Saturday 21 July – Sunday 2 September
Museum opening hours
From Traveller’s Palms to lemurs, discover the amazing plants and animals of Madagascar on an explorer trail in...
21/07/2018 to 02/09/2018
Dusty Duck is back for another adventure-packed summer of outdoor fun with Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at WWT Washington Wetland Centre.
Children can grab their FREE Wildlife Ranger logbook on arrival...
23/07/2018
12pm - 3pm Museum Street
Meet a naval hero character from the Time Bandits and find out about the objects and tools they would have used aboard a warship. The activity is free but donations are...
23/07/2018 to 25/07/2018
Enjoy a 30-minute pop-up family theatre show with magical tales of the sea and seafaring characters from Sunderland. Hear songs and stories told by ship's chandler Davy Jones and smuggler Peggy Potts...
23/07/2018
Get creative as we make art inspired by 'F' Pit Museum and Washington's history. £1 suggested donation per child.
Come and help us celebrate National Archaeology Week by discovering fossils and...
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Did you know?
Sunderland Airshow celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to enjoy magnificent flying displays and activities on the ground.