National Glass Centre

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.

The centre has a shop and café, The Glass Yard.

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0.8℃–1.6℃

5.6 m/s (W)

Wed, Nov 19

1.6℃–3℃

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3.4℃–4.8℃

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Tue, Nov 25

4.4℃–6℃

6.7 m/s (N)

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