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Things to see in Sunderland (United Kingdom): 34 places and when to go
Sunderland is a city in United Kingdom with around 453,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Architecture (8), Museums and art (7). The best known are Arbeia, Wearmouth Bridge and Hylton Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.92, -1.38
- Population
- About 453,000
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Architecture (8) · Museums and art (7) · Nature (4) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 170 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sunderland
The places in and around Sunderland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ArbeiaRoman fort and museum in South Shields, United Kingdom9.9 km
- Wearmouth BridgeGrade II listed through arch bridge in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK1.1 km
- Hylton CastleCastle in Sunderland, UK4.1 km
- Monkwearmouth Railway BridgeSunderland, Tyne and Wear1.1 km
- Collingwood MonumentMonument in Tynemouth, England11 km
- Castle Eden DeneRavine in County Durham, England, UK19 km
- Penshaw MonumentMonument in Sunderland, England7.7 km
- St Hilda's Church, South ShieldsGrade II listed building in South Shields, South Tyneside, UK9.3 km
- Sunderland MinsterChurch in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom1.7 km
- Washington Old HallManor house associated with the family of George Washington8.9 km
- Chartershaugh BridgeBridge in United Kingdom10 km
- Herd Groyne LighthouseLighthouse in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK10 km
- North East Land, Sea and Air MuseumsAviation museum in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom5.7 km
- Northern Spire BridgeBridge in Sunderland, United Kingdom2.9 km
- Roker Pier lighthouseLighthouse in Sunderland, England1.8 km
- Souter LighthouseLighthouse5.7 km
- St Mary's Church, SunderlandChurch building in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK1.3 km
- Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensMuseum in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom1.8 km
- Tynemouth North Pier lighthouseLighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England11 km
- WWT WashingtonWetland in the United Kingdom6.9 km
- Black MiddensReef at the mouth of the River Tyne in England11 km
- Seaham Lifeboat StationFormer lifeboat station in County Durham, England9.7 km
- Monkwearmouth railway stationRailway station in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK895 m
- Hastings HillNature · Mountains6.2 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Hawthorn Hive
- With kids: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
- Museums and art: Ryhope Engines Museum
- Temples: St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth
- Nature: Tunstall Hills
- History: Victoria Viaduct
- Stargazing: Cygnus Observatory
- Hiking: King Charles III England Coast Path: North Gare to South Bents, Way of Learning
- Food and drink: Vaux Brewery
When to go to Sunderland
The best time to visit Sunderland is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:31
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:03
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecPossible6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. In June, 33 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sunderland
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 170 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne98 places17 km
- Durham56 places21 km
- Consett20 places37 km
- Middlesbrough60 places39 km
- Belsay8 places39 km
- Darlington16 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sunderland?
The best known: Arbeia, Wearmouth Bridge, Hylton Castle, Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge, Collingwood Monument. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sunderland?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Sunderland?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 170 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sunderland as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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