It’s set to be a bumper summer of fun in the city – and here’s some of the highlights.
9. Active Sunderland family fun activities
There's a series of Active Sunderland family fun activities taking place in parks around Sunderland over the summer. The dates are: Princess Ann Park, Washington - 2 August; Thompson Park opening event - Thompson Park, Southwick – 5 August; Herrington Country Park - 9 August; Mowbray Park - 16 August and Silksworth Sports Complex - 23 August. Photo: Will Walker / NNP
10. Outdoor cinema, Keel Square
Keel Square will be hosting a free outdoor cinema from 12noon on three dates across the summer, with a number of family favourites and adult classics on show. On 5 August visitors can enjoy Disney’s The Jungle Book, followed by Beauty and The Beast and then winding up with Dirty Dancing. On 19 August Matilda, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and A Star is Born will be screened followed on 2 September by Encanto, The Lion King and Back To The Future. The cinema experience will be completed by a range of street food stalls as well as a Pimms van and patisserie, Sweet Petite. Photo: submitted
11. Wild Wonders Trail, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is hosting a Wild Wonders Trail from July 22 to September 2. Discover amazing wildlife on your doorstep as you follow the Wild Wonders trail. Explore local creatures and their habitats, where you can spot them and different ways you can protect them. Trails are £1 each and can be purchased from the Museum Shop. Return your completed trail to claim a prize sticker. Photo: Stu Norton
12. Hooray for History, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Hooray for History sessions take place at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens on Mondays 24 and 31 July, 7, 14 and 21 August from 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3pm. Learn about the history of Sunderland through the Museum’s amazing collections. Time travel back into the past as you handle objects and explore local heritage. Sessions are free and drop in. Photo: submitted