Queen Street Masonic Temple, Queen Street East, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 2HT
In person
Pre-booking not required
Celebrating its 241st anniversary this year, Phoenix Hall is a Grade I listed building, it was built by the Phoenix Lodge in 1785 and is the only purpose Built Masonic Hall of its type. Built in the Palladian Style of Architecture.
The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the former Ryhope Pumping Station which provided water to Wearside for 100 years. This is a unique opportunity to see the wonderful Victorian beam engines working under steam power as they have since 1868.
St Michael & All Angels Church, Church St, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4DN
In person
Pre-booking not required
There has been a centre for worship on this site for thousands of years, Christian worship was first established with a stone building in the 9th Century. Guides and leaflets are available and we are part of the Northern Saints Heritage trail.