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Sunderland is not a place worth visiting. Run down industrial heritage sits firm in the local population. Every one of the younger, and some of the more mature population, are clones of each other, with little individuality. No real sites of interest. Instead, scruffy buildings and little investment in modern infrastructure.

Sunderland is improving, as it is being redeveloped. Driving through the city by car is a nightmare with new roads linking the new bridge over the river not easy to work out a route. The city centre itself does not have a lot to offer, but the riverfront is now much more attractive. It is the beaches, coastline and countryside inland that are the big attractions. Also it is close to the beautiful city of Durham.

Seaburn Beach was great for walking the dog and so very clean, very little litter. Litter pickers were out and about early doing a grand job....THANK YOU. The Salt House did us a fab breakfast, especially good if you have a dog as doggy breakfasts can be purchased. Waitress provided a bowl of water for the dog too!! Drove up to Souter Lighthouse... what a delight, so peaceful, marvellous rock formations and gorgeous wild flower meadows. Could have sat for hour, felt very serene and calm. Martinos pizzas, mmm....mmmm....mm. Very tasty. Queens fish and chips, huge portions and tasty. Sat eating them on promenade. Best way to eat fish and chips. Some fabulous industrial history, very interesting reading. What a turnaround to what you see now on the brown field sites to what was there in years gone by. Congratulations to everyone involved in the transformation.

A great beach and port area. Lots to see and do that's interesting. A refreshing mix of beach and town without being swamped by rock shops and amusement arcades. A visit to The National Glass Centre is recommended too.

We initially went to Sunderland to visit family and visit the beach. We went into the city centre , but at everywhere else covid has taken its toll at the moment. I did not see one homeless person, or anyone begging as with our home town. The beach is fantastic you can honestly walk for miles, there is a lovely boat marina too. Everyone is so friendly and thoughtful.lots of places to eat, the fish and chips are fantastic. We wish we had booked longer.

I was stunned by Sunderland . I have historical and botanical interests and in both areas it outstanding. With the exception of the station station which was 1960s' dump in a town with some wonderful architecture. The restaurants were there, but eat ( very usually in the Weatherspoons ) I am vegan who does eat fish. The food was very cheap and good, although l wouldn't make a habit of it. My digestive system knew the difference from it's normal fare. The Germans bombed original Winter Gardens, and the replacement didn't equal it's predecessor. However the museum, the churches, industrial & commercial Victorian architecture was wonderful. I broke a brake cable and got puncture. There are two very good cycle shops to chose from. Normally l would repair my own flat , but they did both and gave my bike a mini service for £40.