Location: Sunderland
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Sunderland, England
Sunderland (/ˈsʌndərlənd/ ( listen), locally /ˈsʊndlənd/) is a city at the centre of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne, 12 miles northeast of Durham, 101 miles southeast of Edinburgh, 104 miles north of Manchester and 240 miles north of London. It is a coastal city at the mouth of the River Wear with beaches at Roker, Seaburn (the far northern tip of Seaburn Beach is known as Whitburn Beach) and Hendon.
Restaurants in Sunderland
1. The Wolsey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
2. National Glass Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 951 reviews
Based in a unique, contemporary glass and steel building, the National Glass Centre houses exhibition galleries, artists' studios and production facilities, a craft & design shop and an award winning café/restaurant. National Glass Centre is part of the University of Sunderland. We deliver a programme of changing exhibitions, education programmes and events for schools, families, adults and children. We are dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and providing opportunities for people to be creative, enjoy themselves and feel inspired.
Reviewed By marywR2211YE - Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Interesting history of glass and fascinating exhibition in gallery. We were staying in Newcastle and travelled by metro to Sunderland. When walking back to Metro station we passed St Peter's church which is Saxon. We went in and were treated to a guided tour. Fascinating. We then walked past The Museum and decided to call in. Found it was a football museum. Again were treated to a guided tour. It is well worth a visit.
3. The Ship Isis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By beccaflasby
Always a great selection of beers, one of the best in Sunderland for craft selection. It was our first time having the pizzas and they were amazing!
4. Herrington Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By nuttyk69 - Jarrow, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful walk with fantastic views, if you're feeling adventurous you can climb up to Penshaw monument and there is a play area for younger children, bring food for the swans and other lake birds or you can buy some from the vans dotted about
5. Roker Park Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By busybeebees - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
a nice place to visit, plenty of space for the kids to be set free, grounds kept very clean, and we enjoyed our walk around
6. The Cottage Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By davidsM7685EE
A quaint charming village pub, great service and rumour has it that 80’s pop band Bros played there after taking part in the village carol service.
7. St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By rita212016 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
well worth visiting just for the history you will be suprised at what history this area has vikings and stories about the monks that once lived there
8. The Dun Cow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Wear - Sunderland, United Kingdom
The Dun Cow is a beautiful Edwardian building between the Sunderland Empire and the Fire Station. Fantastic back bar, great real ales and very welcoming. Highly recommended.
9. The Saltgrass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The warm and welcoming Saltgrass Pub in the heart of the historic Deptford and Ayre's Quay area of Wearside is open once again. We have a fine selection of alcoholic beverages and refreshments as well as Live music, Buskers and Live Sports. Follow our new social media pages and see you down there!
Reviewed By daniellugsden - Washington, United Kingdom
First time visiting The Saltgrass myself although family members had been once before. Sunday dinner was superb. Honestly as good as I’ve ever had and we’ve been all over the North East for Sunday dinners . Service was great, very friendly staff. Order was taken quickly and food arrived within about 10-15 mins. Beef and Turkey really tasty and not at all tough like we’ve experienced elsewhere. Mash potato, roasties, stuffing, parsnips and Yorkshire all came on the plate. Served with separate carrots, cabbage and turnip. Couple of our party had Sticky Toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert which was very good too. We booked by phone a couple of hours before arriving and looking at the amount of people coming in during/after our meal I’d defo reccomend booking in advance. I was call this a hidden gem but it’s fair to say plenty people know how good it is. Keep up the good work, we’ll definatley be back.
10. Board Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By PMartin1949
This pub is the hub of the community, great service, food well presented and tasty and staff go that extra mile.
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