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Heading up to Sunderland for the football in February, train arrives around 6pm Friday evening and then off again early Sunday afternoon.
Any tips for things worth doing on the Friday night / Saturday morning? Or is consensus to just sit in the pub?
Decent restaurant and (away friendly) pub recommendations much appreciated.
Any tips for things worth doing on the Friday night / Saturday morning? Or is consensus to just sit in the pub?
Decent restaurant and (away friendly) pub recommendations much appreciated.
Train to Seaham and stay at https://www.seaham-hall.co.uk ? Go glass hunting on the beach if not too wet or bitter.
I was born and bred in Sunderland, left for university at 18 and twenty odd years later I only go back to visit family and friends. The demise of the traditional industries hasn't been kind to Sunderland. It was looking pretty run down by the mid 90s when I left and now the city centre is pretty much just betting shops, vaping equipment shops, discount food retailers and empty shop units. There are some decent pubs dotted around but I wouldn't necessarily recommend them if you are coming as an away fan for the football. The beach down at Seaburn is quite pretty but it can be quite wild in February, although that sometimes makes it more dramatic.
If you're after some decent food and nightlife I would agree with heading to Newcastle. Easy enough to get to on the Metro. Durham is very nice, but it is quite small and you'd either have to get a bus from Sunderland which I imagine takes forever or go to Newcastle and then take the train.
Are you a Reading or Bristol City fan? I was a season ticket holder until I eventually left the UK and it just made no sense to have one anymore.
If you're after some decent food and nightlife I would agree with heading to Newcastle. Easy enough to get to on the Metro. Durham is very nice, but it is quite small and you'd either have to get a bus from Sunderland which I imagine takes forever or go to Newcastle and then take the train.
Are you a Reading or Bristol City fan? I was a season ticket holder until I eventually left the UK and it just made no sense to have one anymore.
Sorry but it's not , it's just not anymore.
John if you own a portofino I guarantee you wouldn't take it into the town centre while you went for a meal even at lunch time.
I had my own business in the city centre and I withdrew from the area. Multiple issues with vandalism, drug users, falling footfall (because most nice people just stop going into town) alcoholics, car thefts ....the list goes on.
Many of the fellow business owners I knew have also withdrawn with similar problems.
The local.council just seem.quite inept at trying to turn it around often looking and spending huge sums on trophy projects that nobody wants except the councillors who can declare that they've left a 'legacy'. The latest bridge being one.
To the OP enjoy your match ( the stadium in a nice modern one and easily reached on foot) but for a nice night out you need to travel.
John if you own a portofino I guarantee you wouldn't take it into the town centre while you went for a meal even at lunch time.
I had my own business in the city centre and I withdrew from the area. Multiple issues with vandalism, drug users, falling footfall (because most nice people just stop going into town) alcoholics, car thefts ....the list goes on.
Many of the fellow business owners I knew have also withdrawn with similar problems.
The local.council just seem.quite inept at trying to turn it around often looking and spending huge sums on trophy projects that nobody wants except the councillors who can declare that they've left a 'legacy'. The latest bridge being one.
To the OP enjoy your match ( the stadium in a nice modern one and easily reached on foot) but for a nice night out you need to travel.
Longy00000 said:
Sorry but it's not , it's just not anymore.
John if you own a portofino I guarantee you wouldn't take it into the town centre while you went for a meal even at lunch time.
I had my own business in the city centre and I withdrew from the area. Multiple issues with vandalism, drug users, falling footfall (because most nice people just stop going into town) alcoholics, car thefts ....the list goes on.
Many of the fellow business owners I knew have also withdrawn with similar problems.
The local.council just seem.quite inept at trying to turn it around often looking and spending huge sums on trophy projects that nobody wants except the councillors who can declare that they've left a 'legacy'. The latest bridge being one.
To the OP enjoy your match ( the stadium in a nice modern one and easily reached on foot) but for a nice night out you need to travel.
Longy, that’s a real shame to hear.John if you own a portofino I guarantee you wouldn't take it into the town centre while you went for a meal even at lunch time.
I had my own business in the city centre and I withdrew from the area. Multiple issues with vandalism, drug users, falling footfall (because most nice people just stop going into town) alcoholics, car thefts ....the list goes on.
Many of the fellow business owners I knew have also withdrawn with similar problems.
The local.council just seem.quite inept at trying to turn it around often looking and spending huge sums on trophy projects that nobody wants except the councillors who can declare that they've left a 'legacy'. The latest bridge being one.
To the OP enjoy your match ( the stadium in a nice modern one and easily reached on foot) but for a nice night out you need to travel.
Lardydah said:
Heading up to Sunderland for the football in February, train arrives around 6pm Friday evening and then off again early Sunday afternoon.
Any tips for things worth doing on the Friday night / Saturday morning? Or is consensus to just sit in the pub?
Decent restaurant and (away friendly) pub recommendations much appreciated.
Whereabouts are you stopping? Any tips for things worth doing on the Friday night / Saturday morning? Or is consensus to just sit in the pub?
Decent restaurant and (away friendly) pub recommendations much appreciated.
Have to admit Sunderland really doesn’t have much going for it - yes the seafront near Roker pier is OK but that’s about it.
Can’t recommend any decent restaurants as I can’t think of any! It’s a bit of a culinary desert I’m afraid.
As others have said, Newcastle or Durham are far better bets - Durham by bus or Newcastle by Metro.
Can’t recommend any decent restaurants as I can’t think of any! It’s a bit of a culinary desert I’m afraid.
As others have said, Newcastle or Durham are far better bets - Durham by bus or Newcastle by Metro.
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