Sunderland being a coastal city allows vacationers to practice a variety of water sports at the marina with over 200 moorings and wide public walkway, Adventure Sunderland, and the recently refurbished Water Sports Centre overlooking Roker beach. The clear waters of the sea are perfect for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, yachting, and diving. If you are not so adventurous, then you can just laze around on the cool sands sipping your favorite drink and admiring the beautiful vista of sunset. And if you prefer to spend your England vacation near the beach, then you can choose from a wide range of beach front holiday apartments Sunderland which command great views of its rugged scenery. Lovers of the outdoors can also visit many parks, which are dotted with lakes, lovely trekking trails for walking, cycling, and horse riding. Golf aficionados will have great time in Sunderland as the city houses many excellent golf courses which are easily accessible from Sunderland accommodations. You can also drive down to the nearby city of New castle, which boasts one of the best and well equipped golf courses in the region.
Take a rich dose of history at the Sunderland Maritime museum which displays well preserved artifacts, documents, pictures and the skills of the shipyard workers that contributed to a record of shipbuilding at Sunderland from 1346 until 1988 when the last shipyard closed. Just a short walk from Marina is the National Glass Centre where you can watch skilled craftsmen make a variety of items in glass, workshop demonstrations, and you can even try your hand at blowing glass. Located within close proximity to Glass centre near Sunderland apartments and homes is St Peter’s Church, which is one of the first stone built churches in England. Built in the year 674, the church exhibits the fragments of the oldest stained glass in the country and has also been nominated for World Heritage Site status. A must visit for children is Sunderland Aquatic Centre, which features 10 lanes, a diving pool, two wellness exercise studios, a split-level Wellness Centre, cardio-cycle zone, a kinesis zone and a free weights zone. Browse through the downtown area where you can satisfy your love for shopping in a variety of shops and treat your taste buds to authentic English food as well as an eclectic array of world famous cuisines, from Italian to Chinese, Spanish and Mexican fare. While holidaying in fine guest houses in Sunderland ,, you have an easy access to the twin seaside resorts of Sunderland, Seaburn and Roker where you can relax and unwind on stunning beaches and indulge in your favorite water sports too.