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There’s no excuse not to try something new in Sunderland.
Sunderland has some spectacular coastal walks to suit all ages and energy levels. The sands of the city’s beaches at Roker and Seaburn are the perfect place for walking and jogging, or you can join the increasing numbers of surfers looking for the perfect wave.
St Peters Church, together with St Paul’s church in Jarrow, is to be the UK’s nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2010.
The award winning Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is another must-see attraction in Sunderland, where the museum tells the city’s story from its early foundations to the present day accompanied by the stunning indoor winter gardens, boasting over 2,000 tropical flowers and plants.
For the energetic types, the Sunderland Wall and Silksworth Sports Complex offer climbing, skiing and snowboarding while the Marine Activities Centre, located close to the beautiful coastline, boasts facilities for windsurfers and kayakers.
Sunderland will be shining brighter than ever as it launches SHINE 2010, the Urban Garden arts festival, which will transform the city centre this month.
Sunderland International Airshow is the biggest free airshow in Europe!The two-day event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to Sunderland’s stunning coastline at Roker and Seaburn, is on in July.
Complete 2009 / 10 Sunderland Events Calendar.
Home to the annual County Show and other outdoor events, Herrington Country Park offers walks, cycle trails, environmental sculptures and much more.
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art brings dynamic and exciting work by artists from the UK and abroad to the city.
Penshaw Monument is built on Penshaw hill, located opposite Herrington Country Park. It was built in 1844.
Housed in an innovative glass-roofed building on the bank of the River Wear, the National Glass Centre is a fascinating experience for visitors of all ages. With both temporary and permanent exhibitions demonstrating the very best in art and design in glass.
Take a look inside a real Victorian railway station and visit the fascinating ticket office. Watch trains pass by, 'drive' a full-size bus cab and let off steam in the brand new children's gallery. There is also a regular programme of temporary exhibitions and family activities.
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens combines a museum, art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens to create a stunning visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
Sk8 City is a brand new state of the art wheeled sports park for skateboarders, roller bladders and BMX’ers.
Sunderland wall has some of the best route setters in the country, testing the ability of beginners and top climbers alike.
Karting North East offers you the opportunity to experience real outdoor racing!
Sunderland’s favourite family festival returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July to celebrate friendship with individuals and communities from Sunderland and around the world.
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