What's on inSunderland


Welcome to Sunderland

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Sunderland - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Sunderland to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Editor's Picks






Forthcoming events in Sunderland

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The Polis: A 'Blisteringly Authentic'
Independent.

.Since reforming as a true to the originals 3‐piece in 2025 The Polis are now arguably The UKs most authentic Police Tribute with Venues and Fans alike starting to pay close attention to Every Move They Make.Performing a blistering Live Set of…

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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Sunderland Empire

The spirit of The Dubliners lives on in this exhilarating show celebrating their music and legacy as Irelands favorite sons. Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic ODonoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50‐year career a talented…

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Tourist Attractions


Trotters World of Animals

Trotters World of Animals ‐ home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favorites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit. . . The exciting and educational day out for all…

Mirehouse

Mirehouse has strong links with poets Tennyson, Wordsworth and Southey; it is a living family home, which has been sold only once, in 1688. It has the largest woodland adventure playgrounds in the area and in 1999 it won the award as 'Best Heritage Property for Families…

Ellenside Pool

Swimming pool at Ellenside Pool in Maryport, Cumbria. Contact venue on 01900 812161 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House provides an opportunity to experience something of the Wordsworths' life in 1770s Cockermouth. Following painstaking research the house has recently been transformed using historic and reproduction items to give a picture of the home in which young William and his sister Dorothy grew up. …

Maryport Golf Club

Maryport ‐ golf course in Maryport, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01900 815626 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Maryport golf courseclub.…

Want more?

Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Sunderland? See our list of attractions in Sunderland, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.