Sunderland
Sunderland is a proud city on the North East coast where the River Wear meets the sea, known for its golden beaches, shipbuilding and glassmaking heritage, and landmarks like Penshaw Monument and the Stadium of Light.
Perched on the North East coast where the River Wear meets the sea, Sunderland is a proud, friendly city and a fantastic base for a coach getaway. Once world-renowned for its shipbuilding and glassmaking, the city now offers a wonderful blend of breezy golden beaches and a lively, welcoming centre. Whether you're strolling along the seafront at Roker and Seaburn or simply breathing in the salty air, you'll feel right at home on Wearside.
There is plenty to discover here. You can head up to the striking Penshaw Monument for sweeping views of the landscape or step back in time at Washington Old Hall, the ancestral home of George Washington's family. Nature lovers will adore the birdwatching at the WWT Washington Wetland Centre, while families can explore the Museum & Winter Gardens or enjoy a gentle walk through Herrington Country Park. Between the Blue Flag beaches, the iconic Stadium of Light, and the treat of fresh seaside fish and chips, it's easy to see why visitors love a trip to Sunderland.
Places in Sunderland
Coach tours visiting Sunderland
Historic Northumberland and Hadrian's Wall Country
by Shearings
Explore the glorious North East from our scenic riverside setting in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country, and discover the wonderful Northumberland Coast.
Where you’ll stay
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Leonardo Newcastle ★★★★
Set on the south bank of the River Tyne, the Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the best of Newcastle and Gateshead.
Many of its spacious rooms enjoy lovely views over the Tyne and its famous bridges, and you're just a short stroll from the Quayside's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a riverside restaurant, on-site coffee bar, and easy access to the city centre and transport links, it's a welcoming spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to our hotel for a four-night stay.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Northumberland Coast
Enjoy spectacular scenery on our included excursion travelling along the Northumberland Coast. We make our way via Warkworth and pretty Seahouses to call at Bamburgh, which lies in the shadow of the glorious castle.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Durham
Explore the historic city of Durham, where the dramatic skyline is dominated by the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and Castle. Bill Bryson called Durham 'a perfect little city' and with churches, chapels and cafés dotted throughout, the city has an illustrious, religious and tempestuous past that can be uncovered in many of its attractions.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Hadrian's Wall Country and Chesters Roman Fort
We follow the route of Hadrian’s Wall, calling at the ancient market town of Hexham and visiting Chesters Roman Fort. Here, we learn more about what life was like on one of the Roman Empire’s most northern outposts and the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast
by Shearings
Uncover the rugged beauty of the Northumbrian Coast, famed for its golden sands, history and mystery, and visit the impressive Holy Island.
Where you’ll stay
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Leonardo Newcastle ★★★★
Set on the south bank of the River Tyne, the Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the best of Newcastle and Gateshead.
Many of its spacious rooms enjoy lovely views over the Tyne and its famous bridges, and you're just a short stroll from the Quayside's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a riverside restaurant, on-site coffee bar, and easy access to the city centre and transport links, it's a welcoming spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Newcastle for a four-night stay.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Holy Island* and Seahouses
This tiny, 2-sq mile island packs a lot in with religious significance dating back centuries.
Connected to the mainland by a causeway that is only accessible at low tide, Lindisfarne is much the same as when St. Aidan founded a monastery here in 635 AD.
We then return via Seahouses, a delightful Northumberland Coast village.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Durham and Newcastle
Explore Durham, in the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grand Norman-era Cathedral dominates the landscape and there is a plethora of delightful shops and cafés to enjoy in the cobbled streets.
We then return to Newcastle for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Alnwick and Northumbrian Coast
Today we visit Alnwick, home to an impressive castle and gardens and is bursting with pretty streets and interesting shops, such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe.
We then take a scenic drive along the beautiful Northumbrian Coast. With wide, sandy beaches, quaint villages, and impressive castles, this stretch of coastline is some of the most beautiful in the country.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Image Attribution
- Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland — (Photo by Ethan Wilkinson on Unsplash )
- Seahouses — (Photo by Charlie Green on Unsplash )
- Durham cathedral and the city skyline — (Photo by Jeffrey Zhang on Unsplash )
- Hexham — (Photo by Guy Downes on Unsplash )
- Lindisfarne Castle — (Photo by Graham Durham on Unsplash )
- Alnwick Castle — (Photo by Jeffrey Zhang on Unsplash )