Places of Interest
There are so many interesting places to visit in and around Sunderland and
City Taxis can take you to them all.
Or you may want to experience Sunderland Nightlife. Click here to see what it has to offer...
Here are a few of our favourites places of interest:
Or you may want to experience Sunderland Nightlife. Click here to see what it has to offer...
Here are a few of our favourites places of interest:
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 Located in the City Centre The Bridges shopping centre has doubled in size to boast a fantastic Debenhams store, packed with its own must-have labels and exclusive designs, a bigger and better Next, Topshop, H&M, Tucci, HMV, USC you name it - it's shoppers paradise. There's also bags more shopping throughout the City Centre. |
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:: The National Glass Centre
An important and unique venue dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and providing opportunities for people to be creative, enjoy themselves and feel inspired. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Penshaw Monument A familiar landmark for many miles around, by both day and night, is the Monument on Penshaw Hill. It is 100ft in length, 53ft wide and 70ft high with 18 columns which are 6ft 6in thick and stands proudly overlooking the River Wear. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Stadium of Light Home of Sunderland AFC. On your behind-the-scenes tour of the Stadium of Light, the home of Sunderland AFC, you will get to go places only the players and staff go. Click here for more information....
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:: Empire Theatre Opened in 1907, the Empire Theatre is a splendid example of Edwardian theatre architecture. It is the region's largest theatre and regularly attracts top West End production shows, performances and pantomimes. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Herrington Country Park A magnificent park situated on the outskirts of the city. A recent redevelopment Herrington Country Park provides a haven for walks, picnic areas and major events such as the County Show. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Sunderland International Airshow Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July, 10am – 6pm The coastline at Seaburn and Roker will be filled with the sites and sounds of the largest FREE airshow in Europe. With high-speed jets, dare-devil display teams and precision flying in the air and a massive choice of activities on the ground, there’s something for all the family at the action-packed Sunderland International Airshow. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Crowtree Leisure Centre Crowtree Leisure Centre is one of the busiest indoor sports and recreation centres in the U.K. The range of facilities available within the centre include: Leisure Pool with Hydroslide, Learner Pool and Diving Tank, Sauna/Steam Room, Soft Play, Sports Halls, Multi-purpose Hall, 8 Squash Courts and an 8 rink Indoor Bowls Hall. Function and Conference facilities are available in the centre's Premier Suite, Meeting Room and Conference Room. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Washington Wildfowl Park The Centre is situated in a superb natural setting embracing 100 acres of parkland on the north side of the River Wear.It is the third largest in Europe, with a fascinating collection of wildfowl ranging from swans, geese and ducks, large numbers of migrating fowl and a magnificent flock of Chilean pink flamingos. Children can feed the birds and see the fluffy ducklings, goslings and cygnets in spring and summer. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Mowbray Park A striking landmark in the heart of the city centre, Mowbray Park is 'the people's park'. Having been restored to its former Victorian splendour it is once again awash with colour and life. There are fantastic features such as the Ornamental Lake, amazing public art including Victorian Lawns, Rose Arbours and the Bronze Walrus whilst not forgetting the Sebastopol Cannons replicas, General Henry Havelock's statue. To keep you entertained there are bowling greens, an amazing children's play area. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Visit the Museum & Art Gallery where you can learn about the region's social history through fascinating exhibitions and displays and even venture into lost worlds. Or why not stimulate your senses with a visit to the spectacular Winter Gardens. An amazing glass and steel structure creates an environment where many exotic plants thrive. Click here for more information.... |
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:: Sunderland Greyhound Stadium Sunderland greyhound stadium offers a wealth of attractions and adult entertainments with full designated bar and dining areas, comprising of the trackside restaurant and Trapz bar with state of the art flat screen TVs |
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:: Sunderland Climbing Wall Sunderland Wall has some of the best route setters in the country, testing the ability of beginners and top climbers alike. You will not find a higher, more impressive Competition Wall in the UK and probably Europe! Click here for more information.... |
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:: Silksworth Sports Complex The Complex has developed over the last twenty years, covering a 167 acre site and caters for a variety of outdoor activities. Facilities at the Complex include; dry ski slope, 2 dry nursery slopes, outdoor athletics track (400 running track & field area), two full-size astro-turf sports pitches, adventure playground, 180 metre BMX Track, snowboarding, fishing & watersports lake. Click here for more information.... |
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