Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 277.4 thous.Area: 43.18 mi²Elevation: 121 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°54'30"N, 1°23'6"W
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Sunderland Top Attractions

Sunderland Attractions - What to See and Explore

Sunderland offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Stadium of Light, Mowbray Park, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Sunderland by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Sunderland.

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Sunderland – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Sunderland, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Northumberland Street (Newcastle upon Tyne), Great North Museum: Hancock (Newcastle upon Tyne), Centre for Life (Newcastle upon Tyne).

  • northumberland street newcastle upon tyne10 milesNW
  • great north museum hancock newcastle upon tyne10 milesNW
  • centre for life newcastle upon tyne10 milesNW
  • durham cathedral12 milesSW
  • great north museum newcastle upon tyne10 milesNW

Best Time To Visit Sunderland

Learn when is the best time to travel to Sunderland weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April and May. Most of it rains in January, August, September, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Sunderland?

What is the best time to visit Sunderland?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and February.

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