Christmas in Sunderland

Reindeer runs, food fairs and Christmas stockings are just some of the festive favourites on offer in Sunderland this year.

A number of activities are set to take place in the city centre in the run up to Christmas and beyond. The festivities begin with the switching on of the annual Christmas lights in Keel Square.

A festive continental market at High Street West will also take place along with the launch of this year's Christmas Stocking Trail, accessed via the free Sunderland Experience app.

Other attractions in the city include the return of the Bridges' Christmas grotto and a new, seasonal theme and a Makers and Bakers Market featuring a range of food and gifts.

Visitors can also enjoy one of the highlights of the festive calendar - Sunderland Empire's celebrated pantomime.

Discover Sunderland's festive playground where every corner is bursting with festive delights.

Sunderland is the place to be this Christmas!