Beacon of Light, Sunderland

Name: Beacon of Light
Address: Sunderland, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Sunderland

Sport, Sport venue

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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. The beacon is in Stadium Park, alongside the Sunderland Aquatic Centre and the North Stand of the Stadium of Light. ()

Coordinates: 54°54'59"N, 1°23'25"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.

~810 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
4 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.
~330 ftSE
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
2 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.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
19 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 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
24 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.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
17 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.
1 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife
Roker Park, Sunderland
26 min walk • Roker Park is a recreation park in the Roker area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The land on which the park stands was donated by Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet and the Church Commissioners, and opened on 23 June 1880.
0.7 miE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
17 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.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
18 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 miSE
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.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
17 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.
1 miSE
Church, Architecture, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland
27 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 Beacon of Light?

Nearby attractions include Stadium of Light, Sunderland (4 min walk), National Glass Centre, Sunderland (8 min walk), Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Sunderland (9 min walk), All Saints' Church, Sunderland (11 min walk).

How to get to Beacon of Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beacon of Light:

Light rail

Stadium of Light • Lines: Green (9 min walk)
St Peter's • Lines: Green (12 min walk)

Bus

St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (16 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange Stand R • Lines: Sns (25 min walk)