Did it include a visit to Bentleys, a look round the brand new open air market in Park Lane, or trying your luck at the ten pin bowling alley.
Or perhaps you preferred watching the wrestling at the Odeon, shoe shopping at Stylo, or looking at the toys in Josephs.
Are we right? Or did you have a different itinerary? We want to know. Tell us how your 1980s Saturdays panned out.
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9. Silksworth Ski Slope
Fancy your chances on the Silksworth ski slope? Here's a scene from 1984 when it was set to host one of its first major events. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Having a go on the Astro-slide at Seaburn
It was fun all the way down for these youngsters on the Astro-slide in 1988., | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE
11. Have a relaxing drink at Digby's Bar
Le Metro in High Street West opened with a new look and new name, Digby's, in 1985. Did you like to pay a visit? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. A chance to relax at the Londonderry
The Londonderry, pictured in 1980, was always a great option for a visit. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo