Sunderland City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunderland City Centre
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Photo by R J McNaughton (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Sunderland City Centre" by somaliayaswan (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

St. James\' Park

St. James' Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.

St. James' Park
Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge

Quayside

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.

Quayside
Sage Gateshead featuring modern architecture and a city

The Glasshouse

4/5(4 reviews)

This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.

The Glasshouse
Northumbria University

Northumbria University

The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.

Northumbria University
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal

Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Castle Keep showing heritage architecture and a city

Castle Keep

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.

Castle Keep

Activities

The Hunt, An Exciting Cat-and-Mouse Game in Sunderland

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Sunderland

AU$18
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Sunderland
River Tyne & Bridges

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

AU$63
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

AU$42
per adult
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

AU$172
per adult
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

AU$25
per adult
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle
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Our pick of the best Sunderland City Centre Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
Keel Square, Sunderland, England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$125 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$125
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sunderland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at this Hotel, only downside was the noisy Aircon which kept me awake for a while, (we were on 3rd floor above the vents)."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG
Royal Station Hotel
Royal Station Hotel
3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$132 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$132
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,581 reviews)
"Conveniently placed for ease reach of everything in the city, parking and train travel."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Royal Station Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Newgate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$142 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$142
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very impressed"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
4 out of 5
Carrville, Durham, England
The price is AU$2,505 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$2,505
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a one night stay, but so very enjoyable. The Staff were delightful and so friendly. The room I was in was spotless."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle, Gateshead, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$115
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (455 reviews)
Great hotel
"I stayed here on business recently for 2 nights. I normally stay in Gateshead but it was busy, and this one looked a good alternative. Nice comfy rooms, excellent leisure club facilities. All in all a great stay. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Centrally located, beautiful hotel.
"Lovely up market hotel. The room was very big and spacious. Not much of a view though, but in all fairness we didn’t book a room with a view specifically. The hotel is ideally located a couple of hundred yards from the train station and close to pubs, restaurants etc."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Sunderland City Centre

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Roker

4/5(1 area review)

Some popular features of Roker include its bars and seaside views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Stadium of Light or Sunderland Empire are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Roker
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Seaburn

4/5(1 area review)

Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Seaburn
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Westoe

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.

Westoe
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Tynemouth

4/5(1 area review)

Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.

Tynemouth
Angel of the North featuring skyline and a monument as well as a large group of people

Lamesley

Lamesley is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Angel of the North and Tanfield Railway.

Lamesley
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Ouseburn

If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

Ouseburn

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