Shopping in Sunderland

Find the latest offers from The Bridges Shopping Centre and independent businesses in and around Sunderland.

The cheapest places to park in Sunderland

What are the cheapest places and free places to park your car in Sunderland? We’ve listed the cheapest car parks in this handy list, alongside car parks that offer free parking throughout the city. With this guide you’ll never be left out of pocket or looking for...

The cheapest places to get Christmas 2022’s most popular toys

It’s that time of year again, Christmas is coming and we’ve got you covered with the cheapest places to get Christmas 2022’s most popular toys! With the cost of living getting higher and purse strings getting tighter the need to hunt for some bargains has never been...

Everything you need to know about Port Independent

Here's everything you need to know about Port Independent, Sunderland's only independent clothing shop, coffee shop and craft beer shop all in one! Tucked away on St.Thomas’ Street, Port Independent has been a fixture for the fashion conscious folk of Sunderland for...

Be More Geek opens brand new store at the Bridges

Mar 22, 2022 | Business, Kids & Family, Shopping

Geektastic! A FAST-growing chain which caters for fans of movies, tv shows and anime is to open its fourth store at Sunderland’s the Bridges. Be More Geek – which offers a whole host of merchandise, collectables, costumes and homeware for super fans – is Sunderland...

Grade II Listed Stables at Sheepfolds to be transformed into lucrative £2m new venue!

Jan 20, 2022 | Archive, Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

A derelict Grade II listed building in Sunderland is to be transformed into a £2m spectacular leisure and events destination Here’s everything you need to know… Visionary plans submitted to transform Grade II Listed Stables at Sheepfolds into lucrative £2m new...

Everything You Need to Know as Sunderland’s Remembrance Day service Confirmed for 2021

Nov 3, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

The Remembrance Parade and Service in Sunderland are set to make a welcome return to the city centre next month after going online last year due to the pandemic. Here are the all-important details of Sunderland's Remembrance Parade. Everything You Need to Know...

Sunderland’s Christmas Lights Celebration Is Back for 2021!

Oct 29, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Sunderland’s annual Christmas Lights celebration is back as fun-fair, rides and food stalls confirmed for 2021. Here’s everything you need to know… Sunderland’s Christmas Lights Celebration Is Back for 2021! TV legend and star of Sunderland...

Halloween Comes To Sunderland At The Bridges!

Oct 28, 2021 | Good vibes, Kids & Family, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe

BOO! Get ready for spooky shopping at Sunderland’s the Bridges this weekend – with a full programme of activities and entertainment to get everyone in the Halloween mood! Daring visitors can pop into the haunted grotto in the centre to take a petrifying...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is Coming to Sunderland Empire!

Oct 28, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast will be coming to Sunderland Empire next year! Here’s everything you need to know about this award-winning production and how to get tickets this Christmas… Disney’s Beauty and the Beast...

The Engine Room Is Now Open!

Oct 21, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

It’s full steam ahead for the Engine Room! One of Sunderland’s premier bar and bistro restaurants has now reopened to the public as the new Fire Station Auditorium races towards its opening date. Here’s everything you need to know now that The Engine Room is now...

Jordan Henderson’s Family Fundraising £85k For Sunderland Royal Hospital

Oct 20, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Brian Henderson, dad of England footballer Jordan Henderson, and wife Donna have launched an £85,000 fundraising campaign to buy a piece of lifesaving kit for Sunderland Royal Hospital. Here’s everything you need to know… Jordan Henderson's Family Fundraising...

10 Things To Look Forward To In Sunderland This October

Oct 5, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Whether it be new stores to explore, delicious menus to try or unmissable things to do in Sunderland with the family, we’ve rounded up 10 things we’re looking forward to in Sunderland… Here are 10 things to look forward to in Sunderland this October… ...