Among plenty of fun things to do in and around Sunderland, a live football match is bound to be one of the priorities for...
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A number of activity days will be held in parks across Sunderland this summer. The family fun will include sports such as football, table...
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Stilt-walking pirates and mermaids will be among the attractions at a free family fun day taking place on Saturday 30th June. Taking its theme from...
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A popular event full of traditional Easter fun is set to return to Sunderland. Penshaw Bowl – a free, family event – will be taking...
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A free fireworks display will light up Sunderland seafront on November 5th.  Great views of the fireworks can be had from all along the seafront...
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With Halloween approaching, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens will be hosting a series of eerie events this half-term.   Visitors will get to follow a...
The incomparable Chinese State Circus will be at Sunderland from Tuesday 5th to Sunday 10th September in its fully heated big top venue. The internationally...
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This year’s Sunderland International Airshow will be kicked off by an ensemble of Zulu performers, a ‘pit pop’ brass/folk band, and a nostalgic nineties...
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Sunderland-born actress Jessica Johnson has landed the role of Rita in a production of Educating Rita, which will be staged at Durham’s Gala Theatre. Ms...