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Visit Sunderland: cultured, connected, creative city

Whatever you're into, from art and culture to sport, shopping and great food and drink, you'll find your place in our city that never stands still.

A designated Smart City, we're bringing the future into the here and now, with public Wi-Fi, 5G connectivity and our new Sunderland City App putting a huge choice of events, offers and things to do at your fingertips: inspiration and information at the ready!

See what's on, from gigs and performances to exhibitions and family fun. Discover the vibrant history that makes Sunderland unique and our locals proud. And enjoy exploring - it's easy to get around by car, bus, train or Metro.

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Events

Dive in for musicals, festivals, sport and more
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Eat and Drink

International ideas. Local flavour.
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Things to Do

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Where to Stay

Comfy beds to rest your head
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What's On

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Live, Work, Study

A great place to grow
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Upcoming events in Sunderland

What will you be joining us for?

Mini Science Club

Enjoy age-appropriate hands-on experiments, learning and messy play with a science twist.

Sunniside Food Market

From brewers, bakers and cheesemongers to world-class street food vendors - our north east food and drink traders are delighted to be bringing themselves to your doorstep.

Jack and the Beanstalk Trail

Follow the beanstalk trail around the galleries and Winter Gardens

Santa's Grotto

Get into the holiday spirit with beautiful decorations around the Bridges and a visit to Santa's Grotto!

Breakfast with Santa

Spend an unforgettable morning with Santa and his elf at the Bridges.

Christmas Light Switch on 2024

Let there be lights! Join us for the christmas light switch on in Keel Square.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, we're bringing a GIANT helping of festive fun to Christmas 2024, with the magical Jack and the Beanstalk from Friday 13 December 2024 - Sunday 5 January 2025!

Bears Christmas Adventure

Join Bear and Hannah Graham, Story Teller for another amazing Museum adventure.

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Plan your visit

Whether you're joining us from far away or just down the road, Sunderland is both easy to get to and easy to get around once you're here.

Where to stay

Find places to stay in Sunderland, whether you're travelling on business, leisure or simply having a night away in the city.

From family holidays and business trips to short breaks, there's accommodation in Sunderland for every type of guest. Here you'll find luxury and boutique hotels, rooms on a budget, local guest-houses, self-catering accommodation and more to suit your needs.

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Getting to Sunderland

Travelling to Sunderland has never been easier. We are a connected city which is easy to reach by air, rail, Metro, car, taxi or bus.

Situated on the North East coast of England, getting here is hassle free. Whether you're travelling from elsewhere in the North East, from across the UK, or visiting internationally, you can reach Sunderland via our excellent transport links.

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Travelling in Sunderland

Travelling around Sunderland is hassle free thanks to our excellent transport links that connect us to local areas, nearby towns and the wider region where you can find some of our most famous sights and business centres.

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