Events Around Sunderland

A choral concert by Bishopwearmouth Choral Society, conducted by David Murray, featuring works by Barber, Bernstein and Copeland. They will be joined by Bishopwearmouth Young Singers and soloists Anne Marie Owens and Robert Chavner.

Weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities. Get the week off to a great start with a short to medium distance (1.5 - 3 miles) guided coastal walk. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social stroll.

Can you conquer our fun 3k coastal obstacle course' Take on a water slide, mud pits, tunnels, scramble nets and sand bag run in a race with a difference. Go it alone or team up with friends or family. There will be on-site catering, well-marked reflective course signage and event marshals.

Pick up a bargain or clear your clutter. By buying and selling at our car boot sale, you’re not only being green by giving goods a new home, you’re helping care for The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park. All profits go towards habitat improvements and looking after nature, now and for the future.

Explore the coast from a thrilling new angle with Cullercoats Bike & Kayak. Suitable for age 12+. Jump from height, swim and do a bit of bouldering as you experience an exciting new adventure with the team from Cullercoats Bike & Kayak.

Free weekly 5k and 2k runs, open to all. 5k and 2k timed courses on Souter’s scenic coast. Open to runners of all levels and ages including absolute beginners and families, as well as more experienced runners. The perfect way to get fit and stay fit. Booking Not Needed.

Enjoy the magnificent views of the North East from the top of Penshaw Monument, climbing up through the secret staircase. Climb the 76 steps, built into one of the columns, and enjoy the wide spread views of County Durham, Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and the Coast.

The Active Sunderland BIG Walk will start and finish at Herrington Country Park and is suitable for all ages and abilities. With a choice of three different circular routes the walks will visit some of Sunderland’s most attractive rural locations.

A care home in South Shields is inviting local people to join in its celebrations for Care Home Open Day.

A lesson in how to make a small shady place colourful and interesting. Small ’courtyard style’ garden, with central paved area, surrounded by borders containing shrubs and box balls for year round structure, and packed with colourful Astilbes, lilies and clematis for summer impact.

Mature garden on a site of approx one seventh acre- quirky, with tropical themed planting and Caribbean inspired bar. Also an area of cottage garden planting. A fun garden with colour throughout the year, interesting plants, informal beds and borders, pond area and decks.

Mouth of the Tyne Festival, now in its 15th year, takes place each July in the coastal conservation village of Tynemouth, 8 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. It features spectacular outdoor concerts at Tynemouth Priory and Castle overlooking the sea and King Edward’s Bay.

Join us for Jack’s Family Fun Day 2019. There will be cake, raffles, crafts, tombolas, games, food, face painting and more! Saturday 29th June from 11am to 3pm, at St Mary’s Church Hall, just opposite the Metro at Heworth. Everyone is welcome, please share with your friends, the more the merrier.

This year Tynemouth Gilbert and Sullivan Society present a double bill! Trial by Jury: which involves a jilted bride and her troupe of bridesmaids, an ungentlemanly cad, a biased jury and a love struck judge. A fun romp through the British Legal System.

Chester-le-Street Theatre Group proudly presents ‘Whistle Down the Wind’. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Join us for the the most colourful event of the summer as Elmer the Patchwork Elephant takes over Saltwell Park in Gateshead for a sponsored Parade and Family Fun Day, in support of St Oswald’s Children’s Hospice. The fun starts at 10am, with the Patchwork Parade stomping off from midday.

Samsung is collaborating with renowned fashion and beauty experts, This Is Mothership, to host a ‘Facials in a Flash’ masterclass in Newcastle on Wednesday 19th June.

Culture Crawl is returning to Newcastle this summer. The 6-mile sponsored walk is to raise funds for Maggie’s at the Freeman Hospital. The night promises behind-the-scenes exploration of the city with live music, food and surprises, with an after party at Tyne Bank Brewery.

Game on 2.0 at Life Science Centre 25 May – 4 September 2019 Game On 2.0 explores the vibrant history, culture and future of gaming, entertainment and technology through more than 150 playable games.

Following visits to Dorchester, Birmingham, Belfast and Glasgow, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus cast Dippy is coming to Newcastle upon Tyne’s Great North Museum.

Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece.

Pretty Muddy Kids is a fun-filled muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. The course is approximately 5k and children can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work. Please note children must be 1.

Pretty Muddy 5k is a fun-filled muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit, bounce on the space hoppers and have fun with your friends while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.

Race for Life 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 10k at your own pace while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.