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Herrington Country Park
Country park
Spacious, bustling park featuring walking & bike trails, an amphitheater, playground & sculptures.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Roker Park
Park
This public park has a model-boating lake, tennis courts, a model railway & kids' play areas.
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
4
Penshaw Monument
Tourist attraction
21m-high Victorian folly, replica of an ancient Greek temple, with panoramic countryside views.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Barnes Park
Park
Popular green space with a cafe offering play structures, fields & walking paths around a duck pond.
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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National Glass Centre
Glass industry
Stylish modern centre showcasing contemporary glass, with exhibitions, demonstrations and classes.
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
7
WWT Washington
Wildlife park
Trails through a large area of wetlands & woodlands sheltering ducks, geese, flamingoes & otters.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Roker Cliff Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful place to visit and wandering around even in lockdown. On the promenade Gary's cafe brilliant hot chocolate on a cold day 😋. Sea air hot chocolate Beautiful scenery and exercise . Over to you guys to try it out
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
12
Hylton Castle
Castle
Shell of a 4-story 14th-century castle gatehouse with Richard II's emblem on the gate.
4.40 (564 reviews)
13
Backhouse Park
Park
👍👍 A hidden gem of a park. Created from land donated by the family who owned Ashburn House..😍
4.40 (453 reviews)
14
Elba Park
Park
👍 Lovely walk around with the dogs and people with. Could do with more dog bin or bins in general and seating area
4.40 (357 reviews)
15
Roker Pier
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful place. Ideal place to go in the summer sun ⛅
4.70 (348 reviews)
16
Ryhope Engines Museum
Museum
Preserved Victorian-era water-pumping station housing 2 working 100HP engines & other exhibits.
4.70 (313 reviews)
17
Albany Park
Park
👍 Plenty of green open space, has football field and child’s play area. Is also home to The F Pit museum.
3.60 (299 reviews)
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The White Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
👍 Beautiful lighthouse with amazing views from the top or the tower. There are interesting displays on what was used and how the family lived in the lighthouse. Small gift shop & cafe.
4.50 (193 reviews)
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Bowes Railway
Museum
Preserved historic railway devoted to transporting coal with original buildings, cars & a cafe.
4.30 (191 reviews)