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Where to find Santa in Sunderland this Christmas
We’ve done some digging, spoken with his elves and picked out some of the best spots in Sunderland to meet Santa Claus this Christmas... Lunch with Santa Roker Hotel Santa is landing his sleigh at Roker Hotel for a number of delicious lunches. Little ones and their...
Discover Sunderland’s ‘Fear on the Wear’ Halloween events
A terrifying programme of spooky events, ghostly going-ons and frightening films will ensure that Halloween is celebrated in real style in Sunderland. Fear on the Wear is a brand new programme of events, created jointly by Sunderland BID and Sunderland City Council....
Looking back: One year on since Sunderland Empire’s grand reopening
The 2nd September 2022 marked one year since the poignant reopening of the Sunderland Empire after emotionally closing the doors to its iconic Tower Entrance and turning on the stage’s solitary ghost light, which illuminated the auditorium until audiences returned 536...
Take a look back at Sunderland’s 30 years as a city!
On Valentine’s Day in 1992 Sunderland was granted city status by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking a turning point in the history of Sunderland going forward. In the 30 years since that fateful day Sunderland has developed into a thriving city, bustling with...
The best kids and family events in Sunderland this Autumn!
From jaw-dropping wrestling shows to your favourite stories coming to life on stage, there’s so many exciting kids and family events going down in Sunderland this season! Room On The Broom 21 - 22 September Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Hop on the broom with...
Your guide to the best music events in Sunderland this September!
From day long musical celebrations to gigs from Grammy nominees and some of the best new bands in the region, Sunderland is bursting with live music this September! 3rd September Independent’s 16th Birthday! 16 years of ruining shoes, 16 years...
My Delhi bags special award at English Curry Awards 2022
Sunderland Indian street food favourite My Delhi has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award at this year's English Curry Awards. Awarded this accolade in recognition of advancing the Indian restaurant industry, My Delhi has become a hugely popular restaurant...
How Sunderland City Council are using drones to combat fly-tipping
Two drones are now being used by Sunderland City Council to help detect and deter fly-tipping. The drones (unmanned aerial vehicles/UAVs) allow the council to more easily investigate and access areas with reports of fly-tipping. Fly-tipping in Sunderland is not...
The best summer holiday events for kids in Sunderland
Families looking to keep the kids entertained over the next few weeks can look forward to a bumper summer of fun in Sunderland. The City Council is working with key partners to make sure that there's something for everyone in the city this summer with everything from...