If you’re looking for some Instagram inspiration, we’ve rounded up a guide to places in and around the city that would look good on the grid.
5. Penshaw Monument
It's been guarding over the city for decades, and now Penshaw Monument is one of its most photographed landmarks. Pictured here is Sunderland blogger Sarah Jayne Adams. You can follow her on Instagram @plainsarahjayne. Photo: Sarah Jayne Adams
6. Flamingo Bar & Cafe, Seaham Marina
This pretty as a picture cafe is a great spot for brunch and health foods. There's a keen attention to detail here and even four-legged diners are well looked after with treats and dog beds. Photo: Katy Wheeler
7. Wearmouth Bridge and the riverside
Once the lifeblood of the city's shipping industry, the River Wear is to Sunderland what bread is to butter. It's photographed here in all its glory by Dean Matthews Photography. Photo: Dean Matthews Photography
8. 808 Bar & Kitchen, St Thomas Street
One of the city centre's most stylish bars, with its on trend colour palette and cherry blossom trees, 808 also offers colourful cocktails and a menu of tapas that looks as good as it tastes. Photo: submitted