12 of the best places in and around Sunderland to enjoy an ice cream in the sun

With the sun shining and temperatures topping 20 degrees Celsius there’s no better way to enjoy the warm sunny weather that with a cool, creamy ice cream.

This early May Bank Holiday people will be heading to the city’s parks and coastline to enjoy some time off work.

And whether its a knickerbocker glory, toppings of raspberry and chocolate, a sprinkle of hundreds and thousands, or a plain vanilla with a flake, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to outlets here in the city.

And unlike many other cities in the UK, you can enjoy your ice cream whilst taking in one of our beaches.

Check out 12 of the best ice cream outlets in Sunderland according to the latest Google reviews. The shops are not ranked in any particular order.

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