The Top 20 Attractions around Sunderland
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Sunderland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Sunderland is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Penshaw Monument
Highlight • Monument
A lovely and peaceful spot to visit if you are in the area. Access to the top is possible by a spiral staircase. As a folly, the 1844 monument was built solely for decorative purposes.
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Victoria Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Longer, higher and older than its more famous neighbour, Chester Burn Viaduct in Chester-le-Street, Victoria Viaduct is a grand, Grade II-listed structure. Familiar to walkers hiking along the picturesque River …
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Cox Green Footbridge
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Wonderful little stopping point if you are on the C2C route heading towards Sunderland. You have to come off the route just after James Steel Park and cross a Wonderfull …
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Second Sun Sculpture (Riverside Sculpture Trail, Sunderland)
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The Second Sun sculpture lies on NCN 7 (part of C2C) under Wearmouth Bridge, and is part of the Riverside Sculpture Trail.
This sculpture covers the largest area on the …
This sculpture covers the largest area on the …
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Bowes Railway Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The cycleway is protected by gates like this along the whole path. Usually in correspondence of road crossings or when passing through private land with right of passage.
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Bede Memorial Cross, Roker
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Bede Memorial Cross was built in 1904 in dedication to Venerable Bede and Eadfrith of Lindisfarne. Bede was a Benedictine monk, author, scholar, teacher and is often referred to …
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Watching and Waiting Sculpture
Highlight • Viewpoint
‘Watching and Waiting’ is a sculpture that includes a telescope, a hamper with a book open on it, and a seat. Designed and made by Colin Wilbourn, Karl Firsher, Craig …
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Roker Pier and Lighthouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
Adorned by a functioning lighthouse, Roker Pier is a Grade II-listed landmark that curves gracefully out into the North Sea's cold embrace. Guided tours of the lighthouse are available, while …
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World War I Memorial
Highlight • Historical Site
From a distance, one might mistake it for a typical wayside cross, like the small sacred monuments one encounters in many places. But upon closer inspection, the true significance of …
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Underground Miners Memorial, Elba Park
Highlight • Historical Site
UNDERGROUND by Colin Wilbourn
Elba Park, miners memorial.
The old disused Lambton Cokeworks and colliery near Sunderland have been regenerated to create Elba Park and as part of that process. …
Elba Park, miners memorial.
The old disused Lambton Cokeworks and colliery near Sunderland have been regenerated to create Elba Park and as part of that process. …
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