St Mary's Church, Sunderland

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: Sunderland, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Sunderland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way. It is a Grade II listed building, designed by Ignatius Bonomi. Built from 1830 to 1835, and is the earliest Gothic revival church surviving in Sunderland. ()

Completed: 15 September 1835 (189 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°54'30"N, 1°22'58"W

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St Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Mowbray Park.

0.5 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
13 min walk • The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches.
0.6 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
15 min walk • Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex next to the Stadium of Light in the city of Sunderland, England. It contains an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and a gymnasium.
~930 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
5 min walk • The Bridges Shopping Centre, commonly known as ‘The Bridges’ is a shopping centre located in Sunderland, England. The centre was opened by Princess Royal, Anne in 1988.
0.4 miS
Park
Mowbray Park, Sunderland
12 min walk • Mowbray Park is a municipal park in the centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, located a few hundred yards from the busy thoroughfares of Holmeside and Fawcett Street and bordered by Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens to the north, Burdon Road to the west, Toward Road to the east and Park Road to the south.
~1570 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
8 min walk • Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a municipal museum in Sunderland, England. It contains the only known British example of a gliding reptile, the oldest known vertebrate capable of gliding flight. The exhibit was discovered in Eppleton quarry. The museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
0.5 miS
City hall
Sunderland Civic Centre, Sunderland
13 min walk • Sunderland Civic Centre was a municipal building in the Burdon Road in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the headquarters of Sunderland City Council until 31 November 2021.
0.5 miNE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
12 min walk • St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and St Andrew's Church, Roker.
~1460 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
8 min walk • The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England. The theatre, which opened in 1907, is owned by City of Sunderland Council and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, on behalf of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust.
~730 ftN
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
4 min walk • Wearmouth Bridge is a through arch bridge across the River Wear in Sunderland. It is the final bridge over the river before its mouth with the North Sea.
0.6 miE
Church, Architecture, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland
15 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican church building in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear formerly the area's parish church. It was opened in 1719 as the church for the newly created Parish of Sunderland, and served the local community until dwindling numbers forced its closure in 1988.
0.6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Beacon of Light, Sunderland
17 min walk • The Beacon of Light is a sports, community and education facility, in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. The £19m facility was commissioned by the Foundation of Light, and became the headquarters of the charity when it opened in September 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Elephant Tea Rooms, Sunderland (2 min walk), Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge, Sunderland (4 min walk), Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland (4 min walk), Keel Square, Sunderland (5 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Bus

St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (1 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange • Lines: 426, 436, 905 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Sunderland • Lines: Green (5 min walk)
St Peter's • Lines: Green (6 min walk)