Sunderland

Properties and events in Sunderland

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Meet the Royal Metro Train

North East Land Sea & Air Museum, Washington Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3HZ
In person
Book on day

The museum will be offering the opportunity to get up close to the Royal Metro Train at the museum

Phoenix Hall Queen Street East Sunderland

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.

Ryhope Engines Museum

Ryhope Pumping Station, The Waterworks, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR2 0ND
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 and All Angels Church, Houghton le Spring

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.

Stockton Road United Reformed Church

Stockton Road United Reformed Church, Belvedere Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR2 7BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Stockton Road United Reformed Church, open to the public this Heritage Open Days festival.

Sunderland Minster

High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3ET
In person
Pre-booking not required

Beautiful city centre church with a long history and interesting architectural features and stained glass.

Washington Old Hall - National Trust

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Sunderland, County Durham, NE38 7LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy free entry to the manor house, gardens and nuttery.