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Local Attractions

Royal Theatre

A popular venue for budding thespians it hosts a regular season of eight plays a year including its traditional pantomime and studio productions.

Address:
The Royal Theatre,
Sunderland
Tel: 0191 565 7945

Web: http://www.royaltytheatre.co.uk

Vardy Gallery

Belonging to the University of Sunderland this gallery boasts a regular programme of contemporary exhibitions and highlights the talent from budding artists in the City.

Address:
Ashburne House,
Ryhope Road,
Sunderland
Tel: 0191 515 2128

Web: No website Listed

Washington Arts Centre

The Centre occupies an attractive award-winning group of converted 19th Century agricultural buildings and comprises of performance spaces, an art gallery, a children's room, and specialist workshops. The Centre presents exhibitions, folk, rock, pop, jazz and classical music and touring theatre productions. Each month there is an 'Art Mart', where local craftspeople display their works for sale.

Address:
Biddick Lane,
Fatfield,
Washington
Tel: 0191 219 3455

Web: http://www.artscentrewashington.com

Empire Theatre

Opened in 1907 by Vesta Tilley, the Empire Theatre is a splendid example of Edwardian theatre architecture. It is the region's largest theatre and regularly attracts top West End production shows, performances and pantomimes.

Address:
High Street West,
Sunderland
Tel: 0191 514 2517

Web: http://www.ents24.com

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

The award-winning gallery can be found at the top floor of the City Library & Arts Centre and is the largest of its kind between Leeds and Glasgow. Playing host to some of the world's leading artists it has a fantastic programme of contemporary art and exhibitions.

Address:
City Library & Arts Centre,
Fawcett Street,
Sunderland
Tel: 0191 514 1235

Web: www.ngca.co.uk

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day.

The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the world. The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.

Address
Burdon Road, Sunderland,
SR1 1PP

Telephone: (0191) 553 2323

Web: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland/

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