Further afield

Sunderland is ideally placed to act as a base for exploring what the wider North East region has to offer.

Within a 20 mile radius, you have access to some of the best heritage and cultural attractions in the UK. The historic city of Durham with its magnificent 900 year-old cathedral and Norman castle is just 30 minutes away by road. The cultural delights of Newcastle Gateshead, including the remarkable new music venue, The Sage Gateshead, and Baltic The Centre For Contemporary Art, are within an easy 30 minute journey by Metro.

Travelling along the coast from Sunderland, there is more stunning coastal scenery to explore in neighbouring Durham and South Tyneside. To find out about attractions in the region visit www.visitnortheastengland.com