Welcome to Sunderland

Sunderland: a city by the sea
Sunderland is a lively, modern city with plenty of green spaces, stunning coastal scenery and a refreshing attitude to life.
Located on the mouth of the River Wear next to a beautiful coastline, Sunderland residents have easy access to a range of outstanding heritage as well as cultural and sporting attractions.
For example, the Sunderland Empire Theatre is the only theatre between Leeds and Edinburgh large enough to host major West End shows.
The award winning Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens tells the city’s story from its early foundations to the present day accompanied by the stunning indoor winter gardens, boasting over 2,000 tropical flowers and plants.
The Sunderland Wall and Silksworth Sports Complex offer climbing, skiing and snowboarding while Adventure Sunderland and the North East Diving Academy, both located on the beautiful coastline of Roker, boasts facilities for windsurfers, kayakers and divers.
With an array of restaurants, cinemas, shops and attractions, Sunderland has something for everyone!
