Sunderland City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sunderland City Centre

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Sage Gateshead

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.

Sage Gateshead
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge
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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

Activities

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Newcastle’s Historic Pub Private Tour

AU$726
Per adult
Newcastle’s Historic Pub Private Tour
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Hello Newcastle! Private Walking Tour

AU$372
Per adult
Hello Newcastle! Private Walking Tour
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3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

AU$57
Per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle Roman Fort Tour

AU$316
Per adult
Newcastle Roman Fort Tour
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Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$34
Per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
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3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles

AU$3,055
Per adult
3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles
See all activities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Our pick of the best Sunderland City Centre Hotel Deals

Royal Station Hotel
Royal Station Hotel
3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$118 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$118
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,249 reviews)
"Overall a great stay and upgraded to an additional hour before check out which meant plenty time to use the facilities"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Royal Station Hotel
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Keel Square, Sunderland, England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$119 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$119
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunderland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Felt very safe being on my own. Not far from venue. Will use again."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre, an IHG Hotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$155 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$155
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very clean and helpful, suppirtive staff. Will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
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$145 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$145
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, room was nice and clean. We had trouble with the self service check in but the staff were very helpful and sorted it out very quickly"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$126 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$126
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice hotel centrally located"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle, Gateshead, England
The price is AU$122 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$122
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Nice, clean comfortable hotel.
"Nice, clean comfortable hotel. Easy to access from the A1. Location is in the middle of a shopping area with several retail parks and a shopping centre. The only fault I found was the restaurant wasn't open during the week. Food was served in the bar, which is too small to accommodate everyone who ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
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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

Visitors to Lamesley enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Angel of the North is worth a stop.

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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