Panto partnerships creating lasting memories for local school children

Support from local businesses is helping to create memorable cultural experiences for young people across Sunderland. Last year, Sheepfolds Stables and Tyne Tunnels partnered with the ATG Inspire programme, sponsoring local schools to attend the pantomime at Sunderland Empire. Their support enabled school groups to enjoy a performance of Sleeping Beauty, alongside creative workshops and […]
Tasty new addition to Sheepfolds Stables

Sunderland foodies are set to be served up a mouthwatering new offer, with a brand-new concept burger bar joining the line-up at Sheepfolds Stables. HERD Sheepfolds – which will deliver a stunning range of handmade patties and loaded fries – will open its doors temporarily for music-lovers attending the Take That concert at The Stadium […]
Lavish new wine bar launched at Sheepfolds Stables

A stylish new wine bar has opened at Sheepfolds Stables, one of the North East’s most popular food, drink, events and entertainment destinations. Named ‘The Wine Bar’, the new venture will serve a wide range of hand-picked, high-quality wines, premium champagnes, cocktails, mocktails and signature drinks, and is expected to be popular with new and […]
Keel Crossing opening date confirmed

Sunderland’s Keel Crossing will permanently open later this month.. The landmark new footbridge, which connects the city centre with Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light, will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday, 18 October, in time to welcome thousands of Black Cats fans heading to the Stadium of Light to watch Sunderland AFC take on […]
MINE for breakfast? Sheepfolds Stables launches new daily breakfast venture

Sheepfolds Stables has officially announced the launch of MINE – the latest high-quality food venture to open at the hospitality hotspot. It will serve ‘traditional English’ breakfasts seven days a week. Having identified demand and listened to customer feedback, MINE – situated within the venue’s Back of the Pit bar, is a joint ‘café-style’ venture […]
Sunderland restaurants preparing to dish up for Restaurant Week

The opportunity to try out Sunderland’s newest restaurant and to dine at one of the city’s most popular eateries are just some of the latest additions to restaurant week. The popular event gets underway this week (Sept 6) and will end on September 14 with a real high, with the opportunity to dine on the […]
Sunderland Art Festival channels the power of invention

A Sunderland-born artist and inventor will be adding his unique skills to the city’s second art festival of the summer.
Sheepfolds Stables toasts its one year anniversary

The award-winning Sheepfolds Stables is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday.
Tourism boost for Sunderland

Sunderland has seen a bumper boost in overnight stays, according to new tourism data released for 2024.
Strategy to put Sunderland on tourist map

Sunderland is sending a postcard to the world, inviting visitors to come and see this transforming seaside city.