By Air

Sunderland is serviced by both Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle International Airports. Both airports provide services to all major European cities and many destinations further a-field. There is a direct light rail (Metro) link with Newcastle International airport.

By Train

Sunderland Central station offers services to London via York, operated by Grand Central; travellers can also change at Newcastle upon Tyne Central Station and get a connection with the light rail (Metro) link, or get off the train at Durham and travel into Sunderland by bus 20/X20 which operates from 6am to 11pm. North East coastal trains travelling between Middlesbrough and Newcastle and the Metro Centre, and trains to Carlisle[4] stop here.

By car

Leave the A1(M) at the Junction 62 (Durham) and head East toward Sunderland along the A690. At the A19 roundabout, continue on the A690 for South or central Sunderland. For North Sunderland (e.g. Stadium of Light, Seaburn), head north up the A19 to the A1231 (Wessington Way) junction, turn off the A19 then head East into Sunderland.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Sunderland Glass Centre, Herrington Country Park, A Night At The Theatre, Football at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

The most visited museum outside of London gives a modern, entertaining and visually stimulating tour back in time though the fascinating history of Sunderland. Exploring the city's past from pre-history to the present day, the museum explores each of the industries which helped the city to grow through the boomtimes to their demise in the 20th Century. Opened in 2000 the museum also now boasts the beautiful Winter Gardens - a sub-tropical oasis for plants from around the world.

Sunderland Glass Centre

The site of Britains first glass is an incredible museum full of historical and scientific facts.

Herrington Country Park

The site of a former open cast coal mine, now redeveloped as park land and wildlife conservation area. Proving a big hit with the locals and visitors to the area, playing host over the past few years to Party In The Park, Cancer Research "Race For Life", Durham County Show and the North East Motor Show.

The Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art is situated on the top floor of the City Library and Arts Centre on Fawcett Street.

A Night At The Theatre

The Empire Theatre now plays host to many of the Broadway shows like Miss Saigon and Cats.

Football at the Stadium of Light

Watch the North East's only Premiership football side play at the impressive and modern 49,000 seater stadium. Information available at www.safc.com

January - April
September - December

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