Welcome to Sunderland

Sunderland is a city located in the Tyne and Wear region of England. It is situated on the north-east coast of the country and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The city has a population of over 275,000 people and is home to a number of important landmarks and attractions. These include the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, the National Glass Centre, and the Stadium of Light, which is the home of Sunderland AFC.

One of the most notable features of Sunderland is its location on the River Wear. The river has played a significant role in the city's history, serving as a major port for the export of coal and other goods. Today, the river is still an important part of the city's economy, with a number of businesses and industries located along its banks. The river also provides a picturesque backdrop for many of Sunderland's most popular attractions, including the Sunderland Marina and the Wearmouth Bridge.

Sunderland is also known for its vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to a number of museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as a thriving music and arts community. The Sunderland Empire Theatre is one of the most popular venues in the city, hosting a wide range of performances throughout the year. The city also has a number of festivals and events, including the Sunderland International Airshow and the Sunderland Illuminations, which attract visitors from all over the world.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hudson Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Westgate	Villiers Street South Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR1 2AH 01915143434 School Website
University Of Sunderland Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Sir David Bell	4Th Floor, Edinburgh Building City Campus, Chester Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR1 3SD 1915152000 School Website
St Anthonys Girls Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Craik	Thornhill Terrace Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7JN 01915658904 School Website
Argyle House School Other Independent School Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Johnson	19-20 Thornhill Park Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LA 01915100726 School Website
Thornhill Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nadine Horton	24 Thornhill Park Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LA 01915653965 School Website
Ashbrooke School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Read	Ashbrooke Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7JA 1539566081
Thornhill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Hamilton	Thornholme Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7NA 1915007981 School Website
Consilium Evolve Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Robert Bell	Thornholme Road (Based-In-Thornhill Academy) Ashbrooke Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7NA 7714733536 School Website
Beacon Of Light School Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Taylor	Beacon Of Light Stadium Park Beacon Of Light, Stadium Park Sunderland SR5 1SU 1915634789 School Website
Valley Road Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebekah Bowman	Corporation Road Hendon Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 8PL 1915002999 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 0.06 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 7.77 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 8.58 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 10.13 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 10.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sunderland Taxi Centre 0191 565 4444 Rear Of 17 Olive St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3PE 0.27 Miles
Bridge Street Cars 0191 565 8644 Thirkells Garage, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 7AQ 0.31 Miles
Blue Arrow Taxi Co Ltd 0191 567 2200 34 Silksworth Row, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3QJ 0.50 Miles
Kish Executive 0191 521 4620 8 Hay St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 1BG 0.52 Miles
Station Taxis 0191 510 0516 Sunderland Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 1SU 0.72 Miles
Rocket Travel 0191 514 1122 46 Villette Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 8RN 0.76 Miles
B And B Cabs 0191 514 1414 23 St. Lukes Terr, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6NQ 1.38 Miles
Badger Car Leasing 0191 567 6591 25 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 9RN 1.49 Miles
Townend And Savoy Taxis 0191 549 5000 10 Beaumont St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 2JT 1.49 Miles
Wearside Taxis 0191 565 3555 3 Waverley Ter, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6TA 1.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Park Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stockton Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peel Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belevedere Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Crescent - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Esplanade - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The New City Medical Group 0191 5675571	The New City Medical Ctre Tatham Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 2QB
Park Lane Practice 0191 5676828	Park Lane Practice 1-6 City Green Sunderland SR2 7BA
Riverview Surgery 0191 5673393	Riverview Health Centre Borough Road Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 2HJ
Riverview Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Borough Road Sunderland SR1 2HJ
Riverview Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Riverview Health Centre Borough Road Sunderland SR1 2HJ

Local Stores

Sunderland - Broadway
Springwell Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR4 8NW
0191 5284303
Store Website
2.07 miles

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SPAR Ryhope Road
BP Service Station
Ryhope Road
Sunderland
SR2 7ST
0191 514 7315
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sheriffs Highway Sunderland
47 Otto Terrace Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LP 0191 567 3722 Website 0.73 miles

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Centre
204 Hylton Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR4 7YB 0191 565 9455 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.03 miles
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King'S Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
Kings Road Southwick Sunderland County Durham SR5 2LH 0191 549 3535 admin@kingsroadvets.org Website 1.44 miles

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Roker Park Vets
35 Roker Park Road Roker Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9PL 0191 516 0056 info@rokerparkvets.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Sunderland Vets4pets Ltd
Unit A 11 Station Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9AA 0191 548 7200 sunderland@vets4pets.com 1.75 miles
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Sunderland Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Reay Hudson Centre
Hepworth Road Sunderland County Durham SR5 3JT 0191 516 0636 Website 1.90 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 4.53 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 5.56 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 5.96 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.94 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 7.96 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

Location what3words extra.select.curry

Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 8.02 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Weather Forecast

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