HOUGHTON FEAST will return to the streets of Houghton from Friday 4 – Sunday 13 October, with a packed programme of activities, events and entertainment to enjoy.
This year’s theme is ‘celebrating local cultures’ and visitors can look forward to the return of some old favourites like the funfair,...
A dazzling laser garden, a giant glitter ball and stunning new light projections are among the sparkling lighting displays to look forward to at this year’s Sunderland Festival of Light.
The ever popular Festival of Light is returning to Mowbray Park next month.
Online tickets for the event, which begins on...
A PROGRAMME of free events celebrating Sunderland, Washington and the Coalfield’s rich history is underway as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
The festival is now in full swing, with free events running across the city's footprint until Sunday 15 September.
The theme...
Sunderland City Council announces launch of a new ‘Sunderland App’ – a free tool designed to help residents and visitors to easily find their way round the city, access special offers with local retailers, cafes and restaurants, and make the most of everything Sunderland and the wider city has...
ELEMORE Family Music Festival will be back for its second year this weekend.
Following the success of its inaugural event last year, an afternoon of live music and free family entertainment will return to Elemore Country Park on Saturday 24 August between 11am and 5pm.
Who is performing?
The full line up...
Welcome to the famOrli.
There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel for parents who are struggling to access mental health support for their children.
famOrli provides curated resources, and access to a supportive, professionally-led community. Whether you’re a parent with a child on a waiting list, have...
SOME much loved family games will be making an appearance in Sunderland city centre this summer – with a distinctly 21st century twist.
Sunderland BID has installed four street games in both Market Square and Keel Square, adding a fun and playful element to both areas during the summer months.
And...
ACTIVITY rates among Sunderland, Washington and Coalfield residents are higher than others in the region yet too many people are putting their health and lives at risk by being inactive.
Sadly, physical inactivity and not moving enough is estimated to cause around one in every six deaths.
The City Council has...
A GIANT map has been installed in Sunderland city centre to guide art lovers on a special trail – and the Bridges marks the spot.
The second annual Arts and Culture Trail will take place from 6 to 21 July – with the work of around 60 local artists on...
SUNDERLAND is paying tribute to the military this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.
The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at City Hall this morning (Friday 28 June) and it will fly throughout the weekend.
A programme of Armed Forces Day family fun and activities is also...
