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Fulwell Windmill

What:
Buildings

Where:
Newcastle Road, Fulwell, Sunderland
Nearest metro:
Seaburn
Bus services:
35
X3
Fulwell Mill is a distinctive Sunderland landmark and the only working windmill in North East England. Built in 1808 from the magnesium limestone from nearby quarries, it has been recently...
National Glass Centre

What:
Attractions, Buildings, Galleries

Where:
Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL
Nearest metro:
St Peter's
Bus services:
E1/E2/E6
Housed in a spectacular architecturally designed glass and steel building situated on the north bank of the River Wear in Sunderland, the National Glass Centre is a unique cultural venue and...
- Café
- Disabled access
- Entry charge
- Toilet
Lit and Phil Library

What:
Buildings

Where:
23 Westgate Road, Newcastle
Nearest metro:
Central Station
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Central Station
Bus services:
Many
Imagine finding a beautiful building in Newcastle, where little has changed since opening in 1825. This independent library is open six days a week, and is the perfect place to relax, browse the...
Monkwearmouth station museum

What:
Attractions, Buildings

Where:
North Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR5 1AP
Nearest metro:
St Peter's
Bus services:
Many
This historic building features many personal stories, evoking fond memories of an age when Monkwearmouth was the main station for the city and the building buzzed with the excitement of...
- Disabled access
- Free entry
Gateshead heritage @ St Mary's

What:
Attractions, Buildings

Where:
St Mary's Church, Oakwellgate, Gateahead, NE2 2AU
Nearest metro:
Gateshead
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Hillgate Quay
St Mary’s Church dates from the 12th Century and is a GradeI listed building. For many years it was the only church in Gateshead and has often been described as Gateshead’s ‘mother church’. It...
- Disabled access
- Entry charge
Gateshead Millennium Bridge

What:
Buildings

Where:
Gateshead Quays, South Shore Rd, Gateshead, NE8 3BA.
Nearest metro:
Gateshead
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a spectacular addition to the famous roll-call of bridges across the River Tyne. The bridge pivots upwards to allow ships under. Not another tilting bridge like it...
- Disabled access
St Mary's Lighthouse

What:
Buildings

Where:
St Mary’s Island, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RS
Nearest metro:
Whitley Bay
Climb the 137 steps to the top of the lighthouse for spectacular views. The surrounding nature reserve contains an area of rock pools, cliff top grassland, a beach and a wetland habitat. Please...
St Peter's Church

What:
Buildings

Where:
St Peter’s Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DY.
Nearest metro:
St Peter's
This Anglo Saxon church was built in 674AD and is one of the UK’s first stone built churches. Together with its twin monastery, St Paul’s in Jarrow, St Peter’s is the UK’s nomination for World...
Sunderland Minster

What:
Buildings

Where:
High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET.
Nearest metro:
Park Lane
University
Bus services:
Many
940AD architecture by John Dobson and Caroe with stained glass by Grant Morris and Thomas Denny in 2006. Here you’ll find the Clocktower restaurant, leisure activities and a Minster Office....
Fulwell Windmill

What:
Buildings

Where:
Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1EX
Nearest metro:
Seaburn
Bus services:
Many
See the North East's only working windmill in operation and discover the history of the mill at the purpose built visitor centre. Free admission. Open 12.00pm-4.00pm every Sunday, Saturdays May...
- Disabled access

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Café: Café
Disabled access: Disabled access
Discover Pass: Discover Pass
Entry charge: Entry charge
Free entry: Free entry
Special offer: Special offer
Toilet: Toilet