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
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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$104 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$104
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! (1,268 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Nice clean warm room, was a little bit of noise which was to be expected in the centre , it didn’t disturb us. Breakfast was nice and served tea/coffee at the table which was nice"

Reviewed on 28 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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$117 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$117
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! (112 reviews)
"Brand new and perfectly placed"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre, an IHG Hotel
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$132
per night
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Brill.
"Staff so friendly. Breakfast was top class."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$144
per night
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 30 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$144 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$144
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)
Good comfortable stay
"Bed very comfortable. Bathroom clean. However the drain in the basin was extremely slow to drain of water. Our biscuits weren’t replenished either. Small things but overall a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside - formerly Jurys Inn
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside - formerly Jurys Inn
4 out of 5
South Shore Road, Gateshead, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$109 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$109
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Ok but not 4*
"Not sure how the hotel maintains the 4*status. The bar staff on the second day was great. They managed to get us a burger from the evening menue an hour before the lunch menue finished. Highly appreciated. The breakfast was for £16 p.P. A bit pricey for what it was. The superior room was 11qm with ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside - formerly Jurys Inn
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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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