Historical in Sunderland


This section covers castles and stately homes in the Sunderland Region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history. Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do. We provide information on castles and stately homes by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level castles and stately homes browsing. If you cannot find what castles and stately homes you like by city level here, please use the home page search box for more detailed searching castles and stately homes options.
Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Wallsend
Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Wallsend
In AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the North. The result was Hadrian's Wall, a 73 mile...
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Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the...
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Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Striking Victorian lighthouse above 2½ miles of beach, cliff and grasslands with spectacular views     * The world's first electric lighthouse     * 76 steps to...
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Seaton Delaval Hall, Whitley Bay
Seaton Delaval Hall, Whitley Bay
Seaton Delaval Hall is an English baroque house, built between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval.  The house is regarded as the finest example of design by Sir John Vanbrugh; who also...
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Finchale Priory, Durham
Finchale Priory, Durham
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral. Beautifully...
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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
An insight into Roman Britain Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Based four miles east of...
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