University of Sunderland, Sunderland

Name: University of Sunderland
Address: New Durham Rd, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 203 3199

#73 among attractions in Sunderland

Light rail, Universities and schools

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The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland in the North East of England. Its predecessor, Sunderland Technical College, was established as a municipal training college in 1901. It gained university status in 1992. It now has campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, and has about 20,000 students. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 54°54'15"N, 1°23'31"W

Address

New Durham RdSunderland SR1 3SD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 191 203 3199

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University of Sunderland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
19 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.
0.8 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
21 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.
~1610 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
8 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.
0.5 miE
Park
Mowbray Park, Sunderland
13 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.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
12 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.
0.4 miSE
City hall
Sunderland Civic Centre, Sunderland
12 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.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
22 min walk • The Queen Alexandra Bridge is a road traffic, pedestrian and former railway bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking the Deptford and Southwick areas of Sunderland. The steel truss bridge was designed by Charles A. Harrison.
0.9 miNE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
24 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.
~1000 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
5 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.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
14 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
12 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Sunderland?

Nearby attractions include Sunderland Minster, Sunderland (5 min walk), Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland (5 min walk), Art Arena, Sunderland (8 min walk), Keel Square, Sunderland (8 min walk).

How to get to University of Sunderland by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Sunderland:

Light rail

University • Lines: Green (3 min walk)
Park Lane • Lines: Green (9 min walk)

Bus

Sunderland Interchange Stand R • Lines: Sns (7 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange • Lines: 426, 436, 905 (8 min walk)