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History & culture
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Pub and History Tour Durham City
Food, drink & nightlife
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Pub and History Tour Durham City
What to do in Sunderland
Popular places to visit
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St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
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Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
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Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
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The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
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Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
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Angel of the North
Look up at one of England’s most iconic sculptures welcoming you to the northern part of the country with a warm embrace.
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Chinatown
A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area.
Areas of Sunderland
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Sunderland City Centre
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.
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Seaburn
Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Roker
Some popular features of Roker include its bars and seaside views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Stadium of Light or Monkwearmouth Station Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
- Stadium of Light
- Doxford International Business Park
- Karting North East
- Penshaw Monument
- Ryhope Engines Museum
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- The Glasshouse
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Angel of the North
- Diggerland
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Chinatown
- Tyne Bridge
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