Sunderland
Sunderland is a city in Tyne and Wear in northeast England, with a population of 171,000 in 2021. It's industrial, but has lost traditional trades such as shipbuilding, and is still re-inventing itself.Places of Interest
Highlights include Stadium of Light and Sunderland Eye Infirmary.
Stadium of Light
Stadium
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The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Premier League club Sunderland. With seating for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the 10th largest football stadium in England. Stadium of Light is situated 2½ miles northeast of Sunderland.
Sunderland Eye Infirmary
Hospital
The Sunderland Eye Infirmary is a health facility in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It is managed by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Hospital
Photo: Brian Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Sunderland Royal Hospital is an acute general hospital in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It is managed by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ryhope and Houghton-Le-Spring.
Ryhope
Suburb
Photo: Roger Cornfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ryhope is a coastal village along the southern boundary of the City of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England. With a population of approximately 14,000, measured at 10.484 in the 2011 census, Ryhope is 2.9 miles to the centre of Sunderland, 2.8 miles to the centre of Seaham, and 1.2 miles from the main A19. Ryhope is situated 2½ miles southeast of Sunderland.
Houghton-Le-Spring
Town
Photo: Malc McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Houghton-le-Spring is a town within the Sunderland, England which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham. It lies seven miles from Durham, 7 miles. Seaham is also 5 mi directly east. Houghton-Le-Spring is situated 3½ miles southwest of Sunderland.
Sunderland
Latitude
54.8833° or 54° 53′ northLongitude
-1.4167° or 1° 25′ westPopulation
289,000Elevation
184 feet (56 metres)Abbreviation
“SND”Open location code
9C6WVHMM+88GeoNames ID
3333205
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