Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Name: Stadium of Light
Address: Millennium Way, Sunderland, SR5 1SU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 371 911 1200

#1 among attractions in Sunderland

Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

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. The stadium was named by chairman Bob Murray to reflect the coal mining heritage of the North East and the former Monkwearmouth Colliery site on which it stands. A Davy lamp monument stands at the entrance to reflect the coal mining industry that brought prosperity to the town. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1997 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 54°54'52"N, 1°23'18"W

Address

Millennium WaySunderland SR5 1SU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 371 911 1200

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Day trips

Stadium of Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Mowbray Park, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.

~490 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
3 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.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
16 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.
0.9 miS
Park
Mowbray Park, Sunderland
24 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
20 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.
0.9 miS
City hall
Sunderland Civic Centre, Sunderland
24 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
18 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.
0.5 miE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
14 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
15 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.
~1900 ftSE
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
10 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 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
13 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.
0.9 miSE
Church, Architecture, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland
24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stadium of Light?

Nearby attractions include National Glass Centre, Sunderland (5 min walk), Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Sunderland (6 min walk), All Saints' Church, Sunderland (9 min walk), Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland (9 min walk).

How to get to Stadium of Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stadium of Light:

Light rail

St Peter's • Lines: Green (8 min walk)
Stadium of Light • Lines: Green (9 min walk)

Bus

St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (12 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange Stand R • Lines: Sns (21 min walk)