The Sunderland Directory

Sunderland Local Guide

Your guide to Sunderland and its neighbourhoods

Explore Sunderland, from its coast and riverside to independent shops, useful local services and surrounding communities.

Artist's impression of Wearmouth Bridge above the River Wear in Sunderland
The city

About Sunderland: coast, river and local neighbourhoods

Get to know Sunderland, from Roker and the River Wear to the city centre, Washington and nearby communities.

Read guide
Representative painted scene of a family walking by the Roker seafront
Things to do

Things to do in Sunderland: coast, culture and local outings

Plan a seafront walk, a Culture House visit or a performance in Sunderland and Washington.

Read guide
Representative painted scene of Sunderland neighbours planting together at a community hall
Community

Sunderland community contacts: local help and ways to get involved

Find council, library, family support and community starting points around Sunderland.

Read guide
Representative painted scene of customers browsing a Sunderland homewares shop
Shopping

Shopping in Sunderland: independent shops, homewares and local stops

Explore Sunderland city-centre shops, specialist retailers and neighbourhood shopping around Fulwell and Southwick.

Read guide
Representative painted scene of a Sunderland café owner preparing a business listing
For businesses

List your business in the Sunderland Directory

Help local customers find your Sunderland business, understand your services and contact you.

Read guide
Representative painted scene of a winter craft and music event in a Sunderland arts venue
What’s on

What’s on in Sunderland: November and December 2026

Local music, family activities, exhibitions and festive outings around Sunderland and Washington.

Read guide