City set for bumper summer of fun

FAMILIES LOOKING to keep the kids entertained over the next few weeks can look forward to a bumper summer of fun in Sunderland.

The City Council is working with key partners to make sure that there's something for everyone in the city this summer with everything from a Jurassic jungle trail to giant Jenga, and the chance to make your own 3D model lighthouse.

That's not to mention Active Family Fun sessions across Sunderland parks, movies at the Minster, a girls only Euro celebration day at the Beacon of light and a fabulous roller rink in Keel Square.

There's also the chance to see some major sporting action when Sunderland hosts the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final along the seafront at Roker on the weekend of 20 and 21 August and the Tour of Britain visits the city for the first time on Tuesday 6 September.

Councillor Linda Williams, Sunderland City Council's Cabinet Member for Vibrant City, said: "I know that many parents will be looking for things they can do to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays

"So it's brilliant that there's so much happening across the city this summer with something for everyone, whatever their age and interests and whatever the weather, right through until September. With many of the activities free too, it's definitely worth checking out the My Sunderland website for all the details."

Activities across the city over the summer holidays include:

Sunderland Museum and Winter Garden Activities - 23 July to 21 October

Pyrex100: Pyrex Patterns Trail, Festival of Archaeology: A Journey Through Time, Maritime Mondays: Shipwreck!, Arty Wednesdays: Make your own Kente Pattern, Discovery Zoo & much more!

Summer in the City @ Keel Square activities every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday - 25 July to 4 September

Keel Square Roller Rink, Pop up Park, Jurassic Jungle Trail

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) @ Sunderland North, Sunderland South, Coalfield and Washington - 25 July to 2 September

Sport Works, Active Families, Leisure United, Sunset Session, Keep Active North East, Everyone Active, Community Opportunities & many more! There is no booking required and all activities are free of charge. Find out more at:  www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/HAF

Summer at the Beacon @ Beacon of Light  - 25 July to 2 September

FIFA Tournament, Girls Only Euro Celebration Day, Junior Bakers, Disability Family Time, FoL Community Fun Day

Active Sunderland Family Fun @ Herrington Country Park - 27 July 

Mini golf, an obstacle course, mini tennis, target games, giant garden games Jenga and Connect 4 & much more. No need to book and all activities are free of charge

Active Sunderland Family Fun @ Princess Anne Park - 3 August

Our ever popular Summer Family fun sessions continue at Princess Anne Park, Washington. Mini golf, an obstacle course, mini tennis, target games, giant garden games Jenga and Connect 4 & much more. No need to book and all activities are free of charge

Active Sunderland Family Fun @ Barnes Park - 10 August

Our ever popular Summer Family fun sessions continue at Barnes Park. Mini golf, an obstacle course, mini tennis, target games, giant garden games Jenga and Connect 4 & much more. No need to book and all activities are free of charge

Movies at the Minster @ Sunderland Minster - 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 August

Mamma Mia, Rocketman, Paddington, Bohemian Rhapsody, Grease, Aladdin & many more

Active Sunderland Family Fun @ Roker Park - 20 to 21 August

Our ever popular Summer Family fun sessions continue at Roker Park. Mini golf, an obstacle course, mini tennis, target games, giant garden games Jenga and Connect 4 & much more. No need to book and all activities are free of charge

British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final @ Roker Beach - 20  to 21 August

Watch an action-packed weekend of racing unfold along Roker seafront as the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final comes to the city for the first time. There's also still time for families and adult participants to join in all the fun and excitement of the weekend by signing up to a swim and run for families and a swim, bike, and run for individuals who want to dip their toes into the world of triathlon, either on their own or with their family and friends. To find out more visit: GO TRI The BIG Swim Bike Run: Sunderland - GO TRI

Mowbray Park - 31 August

Our ever popular Summer Family fun sessions continue at Mowbray Park. Mini golf, an obstacle course, mini tennis, target games, giant garden games Jenga and Connect 4 & much more. No need to book and all activities are free of charge

Tour of Britain Stage Finish @ Durham to Sunderland City Centre - 6 September
Come along to watch as the UK's most prestigious cycling race brings world class sporting action to the streets of Sunderland as part of stage three of the Tour of Britain. 

For full details of events across the city this summer, visit: See & Do - MySunderland