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.
Want to check accessibility before your visit, or on the go? Here's all the information you need.
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Upcoming events in Sunderland
What will you be joining us for?
Animal Sandcasting
Mushroom Tales
Glass Painted Animal Tiles
Interactive Easter Avatar
Easter Crafts: Easter Magic Wands
Dino Egg Hunt
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Sunderland Culture, Sunderland Empire & National Theatre present Public Record 25
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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.
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.
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.
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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What does being a Smart City actually mean for you, as a resident or visitor?
Search, upload, download, watch and discover on us, with free, ultra-fast Wi-Fi in Sunderland city centre and along the Roker coastline.
And download our Sunderland City App too, to stay informed about great offers and discounts, what's on, transport and travel updates, and lots more.
Latest News
Find out what's been happening in Sunderland, with our MySunderland news. Here we bring you the latest updates and events from across the region...
Family-run TWR opens £2m manufacturing facility
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