Places worth the detour in Sunderland

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Sunderland, United Kingdom, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Durham Castle. 6 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny1 Sacred sites1 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Durham Castle

Built landmarks · 11th century · Renowned

Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK

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2.Durham Cathedral

Sacred sites · 11th century · Renowned

Cathedral in Durham, England, UK

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3.Maiden Castle

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Hillfort in Durham, England, UK

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4.Castle Eden Dene

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Ravine in County Durham, England, UK

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5.Tommy

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Sculpture by Ray Lonsdale

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6.Apollo Pavilion

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Sculpture in Peterlee, County Durham, England, UK

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7.Durham Viaduct

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Railway viaduct in Durham, England, UK

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8.Durham Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum, formerly a church, in Durham, England, United Kingdom

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