National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art!
Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich glass-making heritage.
In our exhibition spaces, you can marvel at some of the world’s finest contemporary glass and ceramic artists, as well as up and coming artists currently studying with the University of Sunderland.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
The William Jameson is a Wetherspoon pub in Sunderland that is near the Sunderland Docks. Come on down with family and friends for some pub food today. Read more…
The Lambton Worm Pub is an ideal setting to enjoy great beer with the best of British cuisine. We also offer boutique bedrooms offering stylish, well-appointed accommodation. Read more…
The Wouldhave is a Wetherspoon pub in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm. Read more…
The Sir William de Wessyngton is a Wetherspoon pub in Washington that has TV screens showing Racing UK live all day for you. Come on down today to enjoy some pub food. Read more…
Roker beach is the closest beach to the north of Sunderland. A wide sandy beach with all the usual seaside attractions including marine activities centre, boating lake, gardens/park and model railway. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, cafe/restaurants, and deck chair hire. Read more…
Hendon South beach is a sandy and shingle city beach located to the south of the docks and city centre. Facilities at the beach include car parking and promenade. Read more…
Seaburn Beach is a wide sandy beach within Whitburn bay. Facilities include parking, toilets, promenade, cafe, restaurant, amusements, arcades, and deck chair rental. Read more…
Sunderland lifeboat station was established in 1800 and is the oldest lifeboat station, although the buikding is new. The first experimental motor lifeboat in the RNLI’s fleet operated from here and it operates two inshore lifeboats. Station is open Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings whilst training. Other times can be by appointment. Read more…
Hylton Castle, a ruined stone castle originally built from wood by the Hilton (later Hylton) family shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Later rebuilt in stone in the late 14th to early 15th century. The castle underwent major changes to its interior and exterior in the 18th century. One of the castle’s main features, is the heraldic devices found Read more…
The world’s first electric lighthouse (victorian) lighthouse above 2½ miles of beach, cliff and grasslands with spectacular views over Marsden Bay and the notorious currents of ‘Whitburn Steel’. More details: www.nationaltrust.org.uk Read more…
