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Bamboo Authentic Cuisine, 7-8 Queens Parade, Seaburn 0191 5292211

 

Banks
Abbey National Waterloo Place 0845 7654321
Barclays Fawcett Street 0845 7555555
Halifax The Bridges 0191 5530925
HSBC The Bridges 0845 7404404
Lloyds TSB Fawcett Street 0845 0723333
Nat West Fawcett Street 0845 6002803
The Royal Bank of Scotland Fawcett Street 0191 5678716

Beach - Roker & Seaburn
Sunderland is home to some beautiful coastlines that rank highly for their cleanliness and tidiness. Visit Seaburn, where Lewis Carroll penned the infamous 'The Walrus and The Carpenter', for inspiration. Alternatively, satisfy your gambling needs in the arcades. Buses travel from Park Lane Interchange every half-hour. Numbers E1 and E3. In addition, visit the elegant Roker Park complete with boating lake and miniature railway.

Beauticians
Cloud 9 Beauty Salon, 204 Chester Road 0191 5102009     

Jig Hair & Beauty, Holmeside 0191 5653344

Olympic Fitness and Beauty Centre, High Street West 0191 56588112 

Park Grange Beauty Clinic, 6 Grange Terrace 0191 5102299
Relax Beauty Rooms, Hylton Road 0191 5144777

Revived Beauty Lounge, 214 Hylton Road 0191 5679518

Top to Toe, Mary Street 0191 5143637 
 
Blockbusters, Sunderland Retail Park, Newcastle Road 0191 5108090 

Many branches of the video store are scattered through the city. The largest store is situated beside The Wheatsheaf (just north of Wearmouth Bridge). Here you can hire all the latest films.

Bonded Warehouse Scotia Quay 0191 5153811
The Union's riverside complex, based on a Mediterranean theme, features an outside patio, barbecue area and shop. The shop also has a cash machine and Paypoint facilities. Cheap booze and excellent food is on offer. Don't miss it! You can also hire the venue for that special occasion.

Books
Waterstones, The Bridges Shopping Centre 0191 5674331 After you've browsed the shelves of this bookshop, visit the upstairs Costa Coffee shop.
WHSmith, 20-28 Market Square, Sunderland 0191 5641606 – offering books, CD’s, DVDs, videos, computer games and accessories, magazines, stationery and many more.

Bowling

TENPIN, Sunnisde Leisure, High Street West, Sunderland 0871 5501010.   Check out www.tenpin.co.uk for offers and discounts.

XL Bowl Ltd, Newcastle Road 0191 5656001 Enjoy a good game of bowling, also boasts a good bar and cafe service.
AMF Bowl, Retail Park, The Galleries, Washington 0870 1183035 

Bridges Shopping Centre City Centre 0191 5108581 Sunderland's shopping centre all under one roof with many well known brand stores and shops to suit everyone. Debenhams, Top Shop, USC, Claire’s Accessories, River Island, Wallis, International, numerous phone shops and sports shops plus a host of other famous-name stores all nestle conveniently alongside small, friendly shops offering everything from fabulous fashion to fine chocolates. Also just outside the Bridges Shopping Centre are a whole load more with M&S, Argos, TK Maxx, New Look etc..

Business Bridge North East
Based in the Murray Library within the University on Chester Road Campus.  Business Bridge provides an opportunity for students and graduates to undertake specific paid projects with local companies.  We offer short term, flexible work experience projects to students and 6 month graduate development programmes. Tel:  0191 5153798   www.bridgenortheast.org.uk

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Café Blue Cobra, 15-16 Green Terrace 0191 5672022 (Indian Restaurant)

 

Careers Service
Based in the Murray Library within the University on City Campus, Chester Road.  The Careers Service offers individual advice and guidance (whatever your year of study) on occupations, postgraduate study, becoming an effective applicant and also advertises graduate jobs locally, nationally and internationally.  Tel: 01915152920  www.sunderland.ac.uk/opportunities

Churches
Sunderland Minster not only offers the sanctuary of peace and quiet in the church itself, but also features a lovely coffee shop and a small gift shop.
St Peter's Church, as the name suggests, is situated adjacent to St Peter's Campus. One of the oldest churches in Britain, it was founded in 674 by Benedict Biscop.

Cinemas
To see all the latest films on big screen you can visit:-

Empire Cinema, 4 Lambton Street, Sunderland 0871 4714714 www.empirecinemas.co.uk

Cineworld, Boldon Leisure Park 0870 1550512 www.cineworld.co.uk

Odeon, Metro Centre 0871 2244007 www.odeon.co.uk

Civic Centre, (City Council) Sunderland 0191 5531000 www.sunderland.gov.uk

Community Bridge
Community Bridge enables students to gain valuable work related skills, along with a certified award, by undertaking voluntary opportunities with local organisations, charities and community groups.  Tel: 0191 515 3798
www.bridgenortheast.org.uk

Council Tax – Exception form for students - Please ask for this at the University of Sunderland Gateway Reception.

 

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dnmagazine 0191 5152957
The student magazine, written by students for students, is read for its entertaining features, informative articles and up-to-date reviews of music, clubs, games, films and books. 5 copies per academic year, it's free and available around campus.

Digs Student Housing
Visit the accommodation offices in the Gateway building for lists of accommodation and landlords.

Doctors and dentists

Need a doctor or dentist? Then visit Student Support on the 1^st Floor Edinburgh Building for the updated list of doctors and dentists in your area.

 

Domino’s Pizza, St. Lukes Terrace 0191 5103388

 

Durham                                                                                                                                                                                                
The Cathedral and Castle are great places to visit. Durham also has the 500-seat Gala Theatre and cinema which offers a varied programme of music, drama and comedy. You can also take a boat trip or a riverside walk whilst visiting the area, or enjoy any of Durham’s many and varied bars and restaurants.

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Empire Theatre High Street West 0870 6021130
This prestigious and historic theatre offers a wide range of entertainment including musicals, ballets, Christmas pantos and many more. It has recently been refurbished to enable it to host more musicals and shows from the West End.

 

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Fast Food
The City of Sunderland has the usual fast food chains for a quick fix snack. Burger King and many MacDonalds are scattered through the city.
McDonalds, High Street, Sunderland City Centre 0191 5101291

McDonalds, Roker Retail Park, 0191 5672641

McDonalds, Wessington Way 0191 567241

 

Frankie & Benny's, 2 Lambton Street 0191 5147369

 

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Gay Scene

Sunderland gay scene meets every Tuesday.   Why not meet us in Ttonic or Rush in town, then over to Glass Spider where you can dance until 4am.

 

Gabriele's, 4 Queens Parade, Seaburn, 0191 5292282

Italian Restaurant on the sea front.

 

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Herrington Country Park (opposite Penshaw Monument) 0191 5348526

Home to the annual County Show and other outdoor events. Herrington Country Park offers walks, cycle trails, environmental sculptures and much more. The park also features one of the largest open-air concert sites in the North East and a contemporary children’s play park, designed around a well-known local myth, the story of the Lambton Worm.

Sunderland General Hospital 0191 5656256 www.sunderland.nhs.uk

Maternity Hospital, Sunderland City Hospital 0191 5656256

Childrens Hospital, Durham Road 0191 5228671

Eye Infirmary 0191 528361

Hylton Castle 0191 5480152 www.hyltoncastle.com

Admission is free to this ancient landmark.

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Ice skating Watch out for the special created winter ice-rink which comes to town every Christmas in Mowbray Park.

Ice Hockey Newcastle’s team the Vipers frequently play at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle concessionary tickets available ring the Arena ticket line on 0870 700 0971

 

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Jobcentre Plus, 60-66 John Street 0191 5544800

Jobcentre Plus, 53 St. Lukes Terrace, Pallion 0191 5543600

Job Shop
Based in the Murray Library, City Campus. The Job Shop provides information on temporary/permanent part-time work and vacation work.  Tel:  0191 515 3763   www.opportunities-online.sunderland.ac.uk

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Kilts for all those Scots out there greenwoods hire the whole kilt and caboodle for those balls you may be attending.

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La Dolce Vita 17 Roker Avenue 0191 5675000

Pizzeria and home delivery too offering good discounts for students.

La Toscanina 25 Derwent Street 0191 5640246 (Italian Restaurant)

Leisure Facilities:
University Sports Centre, City Campus, Chester Road 0191 5152937
Crowtree Leisure Centre City Centre 0191 5532600
Marine Activities Centre, North Dock, Roker 0191 5144721 This centre at the 200-berth marina is a first class base for watersports of all descriptions from sailing to canoeing.
Sunderland Ski Centre, Silksworth Sports Complex, Silksworth Lane 0191 5535785 This superb venue boasts a dry ski slope where you can ski and snowboard to your heart's content, as well as a skate and BMX park.
Raich Carter Sports Centre Commercial Road, Hendon 5532333 This hi-tech centre offers the latest in sport and leisure facilities.

Libraries

City Library & Arts Fawcett Street 0191 5141235

The University Libraries.   The Universtiy of Sunderland libraries are spread across the campus.   All offer superb facilities including access to computers, on-line catalogues, photocopying, audiovisual collections, journals, cd roms and newspapers.

Ashburne House, dedicated to art 0191 5152119, Murrary Library, Chester Road 0191 5152900 and St Peters Library 0191 5153318

 

Little Italy 1 Lower Promenade, Whitburn Road, Seaburn 0191 5295555

Italian restaurant on the seafront.

 

Luciano 278 High Street 0191 5640200 (Italian Restaurant)

 

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Marcellos 4 Albion Place 0191 5671032
Well-established Italian restaurant offers lovely food and a friendly service. Make sure you book in advance.

Marie Stopes International 0845 300 8090 www.mariestopes.org.uk
Offers confidential advice and information about unplanned pregnancy, emergency contraception, contraception and pregnancy testing.

Metro www.nexus.org.uk
The metro will take you almost anywhere in Sunderland as well as Newcastle. There are stations dotted around the city. The main University stations are 'University' which is on Chester Road just behind The Murray Library and 'St Peters' which is a short walk from the St Peters Campus.

Metro Centre Gateshead www.metrocentre-gateshead.co.uk
The Metro Centre is the biggest indoor shopping centre in Europe. If you are on a proper shopping mission, this could be the place and it's a great day out. It holds over 300 retailers and leisure attractions, over 50 cafes and restaurants. It’s open 7 days a week with late nights too, from 10am – 10pm on the run up to Christmas. Make sure you take plenty of money.

Ming Dynasty High Street West 0191 5109904 (Chinese Restaurant)

Monkwearmouth Station Museum 0191 5677075
This station turned museum showcases the history of trains in the area. Open Monday to Sat 10am-5pm and Sunday 2-5pm with free admission.

Moti Raj 6-7 Church Street 0191 5656916
Indian curry house near the Empire Theatre. With Baltis to beg for, it's perfect for a pre-show dinner or a late curry to finish off a pub-crawl.

Mowbray Park 0191 2193941
This Victorian Park boasts historic design entwined with the best of contemporary public art features bringing an inimitable air of grandeur, mystery and peace. Several pieces celebrate Sunderland's connection with Alice in Wonderland author, Lewis Carroll.

 

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Nando's Chicken Restaurant Unit 2a, 118 High Street West 0191 5655542

National Glass Centre St Peter's Riverside 0191 5155555

Keeping in touch with its roots, Sunderland is home to this stunning, award-winning centre which opened in June 1998. The £16million state-of-the-art building is the UK's first permanent housing for glassmakers' work and celebrates Sunderland's place in the history of glass. Follow the glass trail and even attempt to blow your own glass. Take a walk on the spectacular sweeping glass roof of the centre itself-definitely not for the faint-hearted! Also boasts a gift shop, gallery and restaurant, Throwing Stones.

Naz Restaurant, 4-7, St. Thomas Street 0191 5102060  

• High Quality Indian Restaurant • A La Carte Menu • Lunch Time Special Buffet • Function Room For 150 People • Catering Service Available • Takeaway with Home Delivery.

 

Newcastle
Great nights out, decent places to eat and the array of shops are a must for any shopaholics. Newcastle by night can be expensive but has vast amounts of bars and clubs including an impressive gay scene.

Nightlife For a list of the never ending pubs/clubs in Sunderland visit www.sunderlandnightlife.co.uk

 

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art City Library 0191 5141235
Found on the top floor of the City Library, this gallery is a regular host to high quality, contemporary exhibitions.

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Opticians
Boots 45 The Bridges 5144318
Dolland & Aitchison 247 High Street West 5674315
Specsavers 11 Athenaeum Street 5142939
Vision Express 19-20 The Bridges 5652555

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Panda 25, Holmeside, Sunderland Tel: 0191 565 3462   Fax: 0191 565 7397  

• 80 Varieties Of Dishes • Seating For Up To 250 • Bookings Taken For All Occ'sns • Open Daily 11.45am-10.30pm • Comfortable & Modern • All You Care To Eat

 

Park Lane Interchange - Park Lane Interchange in Sunderland is the second-busiest bus station in the United Kingdom after Victoria Coach Station in London. It is located on the south western fringe of Sunderland City Centre and was opened in 1999.

A Tyne & Wear Metro station directly underneath opened in 2002 for quick travel within Sunderland and Newcastle. A change in services means that Park Lane's westbound platform is now used only for through Metro trains to South Hylton. Those trains which terminate at Park Lane cross over onto the northbound platform for passengers to alight.

The Interchange also serves as a major destination for National Express coach services direct to London and to destinations across the United Kingdom.

Penshaw Monument Chester Road Penshaw
Situated at the top of Penshaw Hill this monument proves to be a remarkable sight. Built in 1844, in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. It is located opposite Herrington Country Park. PenshawMonument was modelled on the Thesion, the Temple of Theseus in Athens. Penshaw stands magnificently above the city on a limestone hill in the middle of the Great North Forest and affords views as far afield as Durham Cathedral and the North Pennines.

Pizza Uno Takeaway and delivery 51 St Lukes Terrace, Pallion 5100176
All year round student discount and free delivery to students in Halls of Residence.
 

Police 0845 6043043 Gill bridge / City Campus
The University of Sunderland has its own campus police officers. They have drop-ins @Student Support City Campus, Chester Road on a Monday between 2pm-4pm. You can call in between 9-5pm Monday to Friday for any other information.

Post Office
The main Post Office is situated on Fawcett Street. The Collection Office, to collect undelivered letters or parcels, is located on Mary Street, not far from Park Lane Interchange.

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Reach The Ellis Fraser Centre, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road 0191 5653725
Reach can help anyone over the age of 16 who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Skilled female counsellors offer whatever support and help you require and if you need a medical examination this is done by a specially trained doctor. If you wish to report the assault to the police, a trained police officer can be contacted.

Recycling There are plenty of recycling bins around campus for you to use.

Riverside Sculpture Trail off Dame Dorothy Street 0191 2414931. This easy, accessible trail is suitable for both pedestrians and cyclists. If offers a connected promenade of specially commissioned artworks in metal and stone that refer back to the city’s history and heritage. Enjoy a stroll or cycle along the riverbank with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view.

 

Royalty Theatre Established in 1925. “We are a non-professional theatre - that is, all of our actors, stage crew, bar and front of house staff are unpaid volunteers. Whatever your interests in theatre we have something for you, from gripping dramas to an outrageous tribute to The King of rock 'n' roll, from the tale of a brass band in a mining town to a hilarious send-up of stage thrillers. And in December we've got a terrific family pantomime guaranteed to keep kids of all ages entertained until home-time!” There's a great season of plays, comedies and musical shows at the Royalty this year. 

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San Marino, 141 Chester Road 0191 5653845 (Italian Restaurant) opposite the Chesters Pub.

Stadium of Light www.safc.com 0191 5515151 tour hotline 0191 5515055
Sunderland's passion for football becomes clear with one glance at Sunderland AFC's spectacular Stadium of Light. Voted the best and most friendly ground in the country by the new Guide for Football Grounds 2000, the venue seats up to 49,000 and attracts sell out crowds. It recently celebrated its 10^th Birthday on 30^th July 2007.

 

Stationery - Stationery Box Ltd 254, High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3DH 0191 5102882

Student Accommodation
For more information visit the University website or email the University Residential Services

Student Community Action
Student Counselling Service in the Gateway Building, Chester Road City Campus 0191 5152933 - they are there to listen.

Sunderland AFC
Speaks for itself! The only way in which you can avoid the presence of Sunderland's football team is if you are technically dead.

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre Fawcett Street 0191 5532000
Here you'll find all the information you could possibly need about Sunderland and its attractions.

Sunderland Yacht Club North Dock Roker 0191 5675133 www.sunderlandyachtclub.co.uk
This impressive landmark on the waterfront offers superb opportunities to get involved with this watersport.

Supermarkets
Aldi just off Hylton Road
Asda Leechmere Road 0191 5652222 and Asda, Boldon for 24 hour shopping

Iceland Unit 6 the Bridges Shopping Centre 0191 5642118

Kwik Save Unit 2 Pallion Retail Park 0191 5671102

Morrisons Seaburn 0191 592032

Tescos 80 The Bridges Shopping Centre 0845 6779649
Sainsburys 110 Station Road, Fulwell, Sunderland 0191 5485874

Sainsburys Silksworth Lane, Silksworth 0191 5110800

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Taxi 0191 5555555, 0191 5656565
Station Taxis are the biggest taxi firm in Sunderland. You can hand in your Campus Id Card in an emergency if you cannot afford to get home, then call into the Students’ Union to pay for your taxi and receive your campus ID card back. You can also book in advance if you want popular times.

Tetley Sunderland Greyhound Stadium Newcastle Road 0191 5367250
Enjoy a fun filled night at the Stadium. Place bets on the races and enjoy quality food and plenty of beer. Watch out for special offers.

 

Throwingstones Restaurant National Glass Centre 0191 5155555
Linger over a lazy lunch in the National Glass Centre's acclaimed restaurant, from a menu bursting with mouth-watering dishes that arrive looking as scrumptious as they taste. Make time to visit at least once!

Transport
Park Lane Interchange
This space-age looking station has already won a prestigious 'Centre Vision' award at the Millennium National Civic Trust Awards. The interchange is an innovative development that integrates bus, coach, taxis and the metro train services. The Interchange is now the second busiest bus station in the country but with its efficient sweeping structure and ambient music, passengers may not be aware of that fact.
Train Station
Situated at Waterloo Place beside Fawcett Street, the station runs trains to Newcastle where you can connect to other UK destinations. There are also services to Middlesborough, The Metro Centre and Durham.

TV Licence www.tvlicensing.co.uk enquiry Line 08705 763763 currently £135.50 for a colour licence and £45.50 for b/w licence.

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University of Sunderland (main switchboard) 0191 515 2000

University of Sunderland Students' Union (main switchboard) 0191 515 3030

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Vardy Gallery Ashburne House 0191 5152128
The University's gallery is a fabulous place to discover cutting-edge contemporary art. And it's free!

Visit Sunderland Interested in what’s going on? Then visit www.visitsunderland.com for all the latest updates and events in the city.

Volunteering
Giving your time to the community is not only a good deed, but could be an incredible move for your career.  Find out what's involved by visiting the Opportunities Centre in Murray Library, City Campus.

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Washington Wildfowl Park 0191 4165454 www.wwt.org.uk
A great family day out. This recreated wetland provides a stop over and wintering habitat for migratory waterbirds after their passage over the North Sea. It is a haven for curlew and redshank and a breeding ground for flocks of heron. The Wetland Discovery Centre offers both a window on the wide range of wildlife and a programme of art exhibitions.

Winter Gardens 0191 5532323 www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland
This newly created venue is a lush green oasis sitting inside a glass rotunda, smack in the heart of the city. It promises to be spectacular, boasting exotic plants from across the world and stunning features.
 
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Yachting A whole range of watersports available at the new and sparkling marina. See our Sports & Activities Department for more details.

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Zillion – There are truly so many things to do! If you can think of any more that aren't on this page please let us know, and we'll get them added.

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