As you’d expect for the location of our student housing in Sunderland, there’s plenty to do nearby.
With bars such as ‘Joseph’s’ and ‘The Albert’ just a stone’s throw away from your door, there’s no shortage of places to meet up with friends. If coffee is more your speed then the brilliant ‘Wendy’s Place’ or ‘Crumb On In…’ are sure to be your new favourite spots. They offer great drinks and food, served alongside a lovely café atmosphere.
One of the best features of this lovely city is that it sits just alongside the picturesque British coast. That’s right, you can find yourself on Roker Beach within half an hour of leaving your student accommodation in Sunderland. If you’re yet to see the British seaside, we recommend a trip as soon as possible. That being said, remember you’re in the North, so pack a warm coat, and make it a waterproof one at that!
Our location is around 10 minutes away, via public transport, from the famous Stadium of Light. Playing host to Sunderland FC for their home games, you’ll be able to watch some of the most exciting games in English football practically on your doorstep.
After a few games, who knows, you might just have a new favourite team. Aside from hosting football games, you’ll find the Stadium of Light is a popular stop for artists and bands embarking on stadium tours. In recent years the stadium has played host to Coldplay, Beyonce, and in 2023 even saw a legendary show by Guns N’ Roses!
Of course, living in Sunderland means living in close proximity to both Newcastle and Durham.
Whilst there is plenty to do and explore in Sunderland, you’ll find that there are a ton of events and restaurants you want to attend in these neighbouring cities.
It’s super easy to travel outside of the city since our student housing in Sunderland is located just minutes away from the local train station, providing you with easy access to Newcastle and Durham.
And if exploring is your thing, there are plenty of national rail services to take advantage of too. So you can go sightseeing in some of the UK’s most exciting locations with ease.
When it comes to exploring the city of Sunderland itself, there are a few options.
Walking is one of the best ways to get around, but there are also frequent bus services all around the city and to local attractions.
The Sunderland Connect Buses (numbers 700 & 701) are now free for students attending the University of Sunderland – just make sure you are carrying your student card to show to the driver.
You can also hop on the Tyne and Wear Metro if you’re looking to make slightly longer journeys. There are services running to and from Newcastle approximately every 12 minutes. These journeys to central Newcastle will take around half an hour, whilst journeys to Newcastle Airport can take roughly an hour to reach from the main Sunderland Metro station.
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