What's On Sunderland

Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind: spectacular views and ’wow’ moments.

Every month we open up the floor at Gibside Pub for Showcase night. Whether you’re simply looking for somewhere to relax and be entertained, or you happen to be a budding musician and would like to show off your talents this could be for you.

Gibside Pub can be found inside the main caf every Friday and Saturday evening until 9pm. And although it may be on the small side, it is nestled within an 18th-century garden as well as being the only pub in the village. Inside you’ll find Wylam Brewery ales on tap, lager, wine, cider and soft drinks available.

Get fit with the help of Body and Mind Lifestyle on a Nordic Walking class. Whatever age, fitness level or goal, it’s a different way of enjoying the outdoors and working your muscles at the same time. Walking, using the poles provided you have support to work out harder as you’re on the move.

Whether you’re new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome at Gibside parkrun, a free 5km timed run every Saturday at 9am. It’s an opportunity to enjoy running in a historic garden where the background noise includes birdsong, perhaps a lawnmower or two, and not much else.

Enjoy the fantastic acoustics of Gibside Chapel with live music from local performers and choirs (1.30 - 2.30pm) followed by a traditional Anglican service (3pm). Free entry. Booking Not Needed.

Get up with the lark to hear the dawn chorus as the sun rises over Gibside. International Dawn Chorus day is the first Sunday of May every year. Celebrate it this year with a guided walk at Gibside. Our experts will help you identify the bird song that surrounds you as you explore the estate before we open the gates.

It’s been proven that getting outdoors for a relaxing stroll can improve your health and wellbeing. So how about joining in a Health Walk every Wednesday from 11am. You can meet a guide at Visitor Reception for a walk around the grounds, as well as meet new people.

Join Matthew Fitch on a guided walk around Northumberlandia. Learn about the wildlife and the site whilst enjoying the fresh air and benefits of walking. No booking required just drop by the café.

Featuring Mike Zito, Vanja Sky and Bernard Allison This is no ordinary club tour.......this is the Blues Caravan 2018.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Pot House in Hartlepool on May 17th 2018: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Danny O’Brien, host Danny Deegan & support Show details: Danny O’Brien - “O’Brien took to the stage like a force of nature...

Coming to Hilarity Bites at One77 in Hartlepool on May 6th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Rick Molland & Sully O’Sullivan - Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-up Show details: It’s stand-up, but not as you know it; no rules, no backup, no script, no set-list, just pure comedy.

We are delighted to open our Bluebell Woodland again for everyone to view. Be sure of a warm welcome on Thursday 10th May 10am - 3pm. Please park in Whitworth Hall Hotel Car Park, then wander through Church Woods to see the bluebells. This is a free event.

Every Saturday morning we have two family roller disco sessions. Session 1: 10:00am - 11:00am Session 2: 11:00am - 12:00pm We have a number of skates available but you are welcome to bring your own. The price is £2.50 per skater per session. No booking necessary - just pay on the door.

Come along to our monthly family night! From 7:00pm til 10:00pm. Activities can include bouncy castle, soft play, table tennis, badminton, football, etc. Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer roller skating as part of this. Fully licensed bar open for adults and food available.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Cornerhouse in Crook on April 26th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Pete Otway, Sammy Dobson, and host Aaron Twitchen Show details: Pete Otway - “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle Sammy Dobson - As seen in BBC’s ’Boy Meets Girl’. “Shockingly funny...

Discover the art of printing with live demonstrations in our press room. Discover the art of printing with live demonstrations by expert volunteer printer Shona. She’ll also be happy to answer any questions. Event is subject to volunteer availability. Booking Not Needed.

Wake up bright and early for a walk at Cherryburn and identify some of our garden birds by their song. Wake up bright and early for a walk at Cherryburn and identify some of our garden birds by their song. Hot drink included. Booking Essential. Phone: 01661 843276.

This years Annual Concert on May 12th presents an evening of song, modern, traditional, choral and local with a Very Special Guest Barbershop Quartet. Tickets are now on sale. Raffle and refreshments. Tickets from Al’s Superstore Ashington, Choir members or ring Colin on 01670815534.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on April 20th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Ivan Brackenbury, Ian D. Montfort, and host Katie Mulgrew Show details: Ivan Brackenbury - As seen in BBC’s Hospital People.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on May 18th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Pavilion in Bishop Auckland on May 4th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Turbinia in Newton Aycliffe on May 2nd 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Seymour Mace, Jack Campbell, and host Andy Fury Show details: Seymour Mace – (replacing Dave Johns, due to filming). Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2015.

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jam.

Come along to our monthly event held in Morpeth’s Town Hall which is located in the main street of Morpeth’s historic town centre.

TENORS Un LIMITED is proud to present their newest touring show. Throughout 2018 the guys will tour UK theatres and concert halls performing works from their previous albums and tours as well as new repertoire. This concert series combines the rich vocal harmonies for which Tenors Un Limited are known.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Planet Leisure in Newton Aycliffe on May 11th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Eddy Brimson, Jay Hampson, Ruth Cockburn, and host Dave Twentyman Show details: Eddy Brimson - “There must be a school of comedy in the British Isles...

The gardens of these two C19 cottages offer contrasting styles. At Number 1, grass paths lead you through a layout of trees and shrubs including many interesting specimens.

Join a ranger to uncover some of Roseberry’s secrets. This iconic hill hides a wealth of myths, legends and history. Take a walk to discover the stories behind one of the area’s most popular landmarks. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Lower Than Atlantis. Artists performing: Lower Than Atlantis.: Tickets avaiable.

Set in period Seville, with outrageous 18th century costumes that compliment the fizz and flare of Rossini’s musical genius, this production is perfect both for the established operagoer, and those seeking to engage with opera for the first time.

This sale has sold out of stalls bringing lots of sellers together all under one roof selling 1000s of nearly new items ranging from baby to age 6. If you love bargains, you will love our market you are able to buy good quality affordable items ranging from Clothes, books, toys and lots of equipment.

South facing High Victorian Gardens created by Sir Samuel and Lady Sadler. Elevated site with sloping lawns, herbaceous borders, orchards and woodland areas. A natural stream runs through this 10 acre garden with a miniature lake and island.

See how the conservation team take care of the house and collections. Learn the methods we use to care for the house and collections and peek inside drawers and cupboards as we clean a different piece of furniture every week. This event is in the house and so a house and garden ticket is needed.

Brides Up North presents their WEDfest Tour 2018. 60+ Luxury wedding suppliers at a festival themed wedding fair in the grounds of Ormesby Hall. Come along and take a look at our Outdoor Wedding Village. With exhibitors ranging from live bands and street food to bridal fashion and boho styling.

See how the conservation team take care of the house and collections. Learn the methods we use to care for the house and collections and peek inside drawers and cupboards as we clean a different piece of furniture every week. This event is in the house and so a house and garden ticket is needed.

C16 Grade I listed hall (not open). 2 walled gardens with Elizabethan raised borders, separate vegetable garden. Plantsman’s garden with emphasis on colour-themed borders, plant associations, form and foliage. Unusual perennials, interspersed with interesting trees and shrubs in mixed herbaceous borders.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on May 5th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Carl Hutchinson, Daisy Earl, and host Rob Mulholland Show details: Carl Hutchinson - “An absolute must... the next big thing!” - The Skinny Daisy Earl - Chortle Awards Best Newcomer 2018.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hole in the Wall in Darlington on May 14th 2018: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Danny McLoughlin, host Andy Fury & support Show details: Danny McLoughlin - “His innate comic timing, insightful digressions and ability to think on his feet puts him alongside the

“I never met my great grandmother Nora, but she hovers around the edges of my mother’s memory. A tiny woman, she died when my mam was about 7. She remembers her baby teeth coming out at the time. Nora’s story is woven into the landscape that you travel through from Darlington to Bishop Auckland on the train.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Great news here, with a brand-new show from Mock the Week’s one-liner kingpin, star of Live at the Apollo and TEN series on Radio 4 – Milton Jones is coming to Yarm! Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there, and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys.

Artist and performer Victoria Melody teams up with her dad, TV antique dealer Mike Melody, for her most ambitious show yet. Ugly Chief is a comedy based on true-life events, performed by a real-life father and daughter.

Magical walled, terraced garden with herbaceous and mixed borders. Packed with colour. Edwardian conservatory with unusual plants. 100 acres of woodland. Pleasure grounds, river and lakes. Set in a stunning landscape, with opportunities for walking and cycling. House dates from 1688.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening. Very moving, evocative music." "A delightful performance. Magical" Just two of the many compliments Ricardo Curbelo received after his last solo concert at Saltburn Arts Theatre in April 2015.

2018 We are here ! From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories. The quality goes in before our name goes on. Paulos Circus 2018 Creating Memories Tour, coming to your town soon !

This diverse and vibrant exhibition celebrates our coastline in the North East and Cumbria with stunning artworks in a range of genres.

RESCHEDULED: Shakespeare’s tale of love and loss becomes compelling dance drama in Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet adaptation, with music by Joby Talbot.