Summer in Sunderland
Summer in Sunderland is here and our fantastic events line up promises something for everyone!
With live performances galore and free, fun activities for families there's so much to see, do and enjoy.
Find out more about what's on offer below and plan a jam packed summer of fun!
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Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme
Fun, enriching activities and tasty, nutritious meals during school holidays.
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Eat and Drink
Our signature North-East hospitality is always on the menu.
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Top 10 best things to do in Sunderland
Looking for a great family day out in a friendly, exciting city by the sea?
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Top 10 best walks to do in Sunderland
With a beautiful coastline and glorious open countryside, we've got it all.
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Top 10 best green spaces in Sunderland
Sunderland has 42 formal parks and country parks, totalling 820 hectares.
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Summer Savings
Find out how you can save money over the summer holidays
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Kids Go Free on the Bus: Summer Edition!
Kids across the North East will get free travel for the school holidays.
Kids Go Free will cover the area of the North East Combined Authority - County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland between Saturday 19 July until Sunday 31 August 2025.
Latest News
Find out what's been happening in Sunderland, with our MySunderland news. Here we bring you the latest updates and events from across the region...
New homes set to advance at Riverside Sunderland
World Cup fever heads to Sunderland
Fanzone to kick off rugby build-up
Young people from Sunderland represent their city in Essen
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