Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Sunderland

Showing 1–50 of 631 locations in Sunderland, North East.

A coastal city district at the mouth of the River Wear, with the Roker and Seaburn beaches, Herrington Country Park, and the Penshaw Monument hilltop.

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Herrington Country Park

Urban park· 235 ha

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The Princess Anne Park

Urban park· 168 ha

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George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

18 hole Par 73

Golf course· 147 ha

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HERRINGTON

Herrington is a 136-hectare Country Park situated in Sunderland, North East England. It features diverse habitats, including woodlands and wetlands, and provides recreational activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing while supporting various bird species and other wildlife.

Country park· 136 ha

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Hetton Park and Bogs

Urban park· 122 ha

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Elba Park

Urban park· 107 ha

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Wearside Golf Club

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 104 ha

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Elemore Country Park

Urban park· 92 ha

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Sharpley Golf Course

18 holePpar 71

Golf course· 82 ha

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Hetton Lyons Country Park

Urban park· 73 ha

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Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club

Golf course· 71 ha

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HETTON LYONS

Hetton Lyons is a Country Park encompassing 55 hectares located in Sunderland, North East England. The park includes lakes and grassy areas, supporting a variety of wildlife, and is ideal for activities like walking, cycling, and fishing.

Country park· 55 ha

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HYLTON DENE

Hylton Dene is a 52-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Sunderland, North East England. This park includes a mix of woodlands and grasslands, providing habitats for a variety of wildlife, and features walking paths for exploration.

Nature reserve· 52 ha

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TUNSTALL HILLS

Tunstall Hills is a Local Nature Reserve covering 41 hectares in Sunderland, North East England. It features grasslands and scrub, providing habitat for wildlife such as birds of prey and offering trails with scenic views.

Nature reserve· 41 ha

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Hetton Houses Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 39 ha

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Barnes Park Extension

Urban park· 37 ha

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Barnes Park

Urban park· 34 ha

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Backhouse Park

Urban park· 32 ha

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JAMES STEEL PARK

James Steel Park is a 31-hectare Country Park in Sunderland, North East England. The park includes open fields and wooded areas, providing habitats for birds, small mammals, and various walking trails for visitors.

Country park· 31 ha

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Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 26 ha

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Doxford Park

Urban park· 26 ha

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Barnes Park Extension

Urban park· 25 ha

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Albany Park

Urban park· 24 ha

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Rainton Meadows

Plantation· 23 ha

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The Princess Anne Park

Broadleaved· 19 ha

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Margaret Thompson Park

Urban park· 19 ha

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HETTON BOGS

Hetton Bogs is a Local Nature Reserve covering 19 hectares in Sunderland, North East England. It features peatland and wetland habitats, attracting various bird species and providing opportunities for walking and wildlife photography in a tranquil setting.

Nature reserve· 19 ha

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Holley Park

Urban park· 18 ha

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Barnes Park

Urban park· 18 ha

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The James Steel Park

Broadleaved· 18 ha

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FULWELL QUARRY

Fulwell Quarry is a 17-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Sunderland. This site features varied habitats including grassland and wetlands, attracting wildlife such as waterfowl and diverse plant life, making it ideal for casual walks and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 17 ha

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Wearside Golf Course

Broadleaved· 16 ha

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Bowes Railway

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 16 ha

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King George V Park

Urban park· 16 ha

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BARMSTON POND

Barmston Pond is a 16-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Sunderland, North East, England. This site features a pond surrounded by habitats for waterfowl and a variety of aquatic plants, making it a popular location for birdwatching and peaceful strolls.

Nature reserve· 16 ha

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Russell Foster Football Centre

Broadleaved· 15 ha

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Hylton Dene Park

Broadleaved· 15 ha

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The James Steel Park

Broadleaved· 15 ha

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Barnes Park Extension