18 pictures inside Creative Seed - Sunderland's new carnival-themed arts space and cafe

By Katy Wheeler

Published 1st Aug 2020, 06:00 GMT

Updated 1st Aug 2020, 11:59 GMT

This weekend, August 1, Carnival House will bring an explosion of colour and creativity to a former derelict building in Southwick.

Ahead of its opening, we take a look at the new arts space and cafe. For the full story on what Carnival House will be bringing to the city see here.

Budda looms large in one corner. Photo: Stu Norton

Even the toilets are individually themed. This one has a sewing theme to tie in with costume making. Photo: Stu Norton

This toilet has a Day of the Dead theme. Photo: Stu Norton

There's a stage for performances Photo: Stu Norton

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