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Roker Park

Alexander Iles

Roker Park started as Sunderland Association Football Club’s stadium from the club’s founding in 1898 to 1997 when it was demolished and the club moved to the Stadium of Light. Crowds of over seventy five thousand had come to the stadium to watch the matches that occurred there. While those sorts of numbers are not seen today in the park – at least not on one day – the park is still a popular place for walks and entertainment in the city. The park today has pleasant walks beside creatively planted flower beds awash with colour and in the northern section, which is connected to Roker Beach by a small valley, is crossed by a wooden footbridge. The boating lake in the centre of the park is often used by model boat enthusiasts to sail their vessels and a narrow gauge rail track provides rides for children. The park also has sports facilities with basketball and tennis courts to use. Throughout the year there are also regular theatre productions and events which are hosted within the park.

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Opening Hours

  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Roker Beach
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The Roker Hotel offers wonderful views of Roker pier and beach, with easy access to Sunderland city centre via car or Metro. It is a fantastic choice for any visitor to the city. The hotel is well-established and popular in Sunderland and has a dedicated following amongst locals and visitors who return time and time again due to their positive experience.

Let There Be Crumbs
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Let There Be Crumbs

Found down near the beach on Roker seafront, Let There Be Crumbs is a pleasant café inside Roker Hotel. The reputation of this tearoom and eatery has grown and developed since its opening in 2015. It has become one of the best locations in Sunderland for their patisseries, brunch or just to pop-in for a tea or coffee after a walk down on the seafront.

Poetic Licence
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The sister venue to Let There Be Crumbs, Poetic Licence, situated on Roker Seafront, offers some of the best views and diverse drinks in Sunderland. 

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