Campaign to get shoppers to choose Sunderland for their Christmas spending gets underway

A campaign to get residents and visitors to shop, eat and enjoy leisure time in Sunderland in the run-up to Christmas has been launched, to make the most of the busy festive period. Spend It In Sunderland has been launched by Sunderland’s BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – to […]
Shopping centre’s summer programme supports in need families

Families facing the challenge of keeping their youngsters fed and entertained throughout the summer holidays were given some much-needed support, thanks to an initiative run at Sunderland’s the Bridges. Recognising how the long break can put a huge amount of pressure on people – particularly with no school meals available – the centre launched two […]
The Bridges launches free breakfast club

Sunderland’s the Bridges has come up with a tasty solution for families who are having to count the cost of keeping youngsters entertained and well-fed over the summer holidays. The shopping centre has launched its own Bridges Breakfast Club which will run from 5-29 August on weekdays, between 9am and 10.30am. Littles ones will be […]
Summer fun is growing on trees at the Bridges

Children can climb, swing and slide through summer – whatever the weather – at a special new playground in Sunderland.
The Bridges welcomes back Tesco

Sunderland city centre once again has a supermarket, as Tesco Express opens its doors today at the Bridges.
The Bridges gets the half term bug

Spring is in the air at Sunderland’s the Bridges, which is great news for parents wanting to keep their youngsters entertained during the up-coming half term.
Food and Drink Festival adds to its entertainment line up

A three-day festival of food, drink and entertainment in Sunderland next month has added a raft of new performers, activities and events to its line-up.
Gem of an exhibition showcases what pride means to the North East

An inspirational exhibition featuring personal stories, artwork and photography around the subject of pride has opened at three North East venues.
Get ready for Sunderland to become wonderland this Christmas

Sunderland is gearing up to become a wonderland this Christmas, with scores of events taking place across the city.
The Bridges gets into the Christmas spirit

The festive spirit is alive and well in Sunderland – thanks to the Bridges’ packed programme of Christmas activities which gets underway this week.