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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1. Having fun at Crowtree
Crowtree Leisure Centre always had something to enjoy, such as this craft fair in 1989. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Pay a visit to Stylo
If you wanted the latest in shoe fashions, how about a trip to Stylo, pictured in 1983. Photo: SE
3. Josephs Toy Shop
A trip to Josephs was a must. Here it is in 1981. Did you love to pay a visit? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Blandford Street
Fancy a look down Blandford Street? Here it is in 1986 where you would find Dack's and Blandford Jewellers. Photo: Sunderland Echo