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Help me plan a day in Sunderland


Wearside Wanderer II said:
You will need a purchase history from last year I believe.
Start by the beach, have a bite to eat and a cuppa then head up to the stadium spend a mortgage worth of cash in the club shop then Take them to the fans museum pre match, any pub in Sunlun with sky will have the game on, popular venues like port of call in the town or closer to the ground down Roker ave, Navy club, Avenue, Harbour view etc.
I’m sure some will come up with better options but there’s a starter pack for you.
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Hes got kids. I wouldn't take them to the Navy Club.

Take them to the Fans Museum (where you can also get a beer). Its in the old Monkwearmouth railway station building and has loads of SAFC stuff to see. The kids will like that if they are into Sunderland.
 
BBL said:
I'm not a season ticket holder and live in Surrey, so my chances of getting a match ticket seems to be slim to none at the moment. However my kids are keen to see Sunderland in the Premier League and so I thought I might drive up for the Leeds match, before going across to Cumbria to visit family.

Where would the best place for the kids (12 and 11) to experience the pre-match atmosphere?
Would I be able to get access to the Fan Zone without a match ticket?
Will there be anywhere in the town showing the match that is kid friendly?
Anywhere else I should take them?

Just seen on another thread that some tickets may be come available, so will be watching that closely!
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Sheepfolds just outside the stadium or the stack with it being on sky. If you wanna drink in the centre every bar with a screen will have it on
 
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tynevalleyblackcat said:
Hes got kids. I wouldn't take them to the Navy Club.

Take them to the Fans Museum (where you can also get a beer). Its in the old Monkwearmouth railway station building and has loads of SAFC stuff to see. The kids will like that if they are into Sunderland.
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He does recommend the Fans Museum tbf mate.

What a strange thread, from an initial fully formed request for advice.
 
Swindon On Tour said:
Seriously thinking of making the trip up before the season ends.
It would though mean missing a Swindon game.
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We should wine and dine you if that's the case. Having said that, I know you would rather stand on a packed terrace, preferably at a packed County Ground, and most certainly back in the seventies (captured for posterity by the Big Match cameras) on that day when Swindon entertained Bobby Moore's West Ham in the Cup.
 
glendvd100 said:
It’s Christmas lads. He’s also going to see family. This has nothing to do with whether he can get tickets or not. He can do that another time, he’s allowed into Sunderland more than once. He just wants to know what to do on this particular occasion as he’s travelling anyway. Can’t see why this has turned into an argument.
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It's peak SMB this man. Someone asks for some fair and reasonable advice and suggestions. Gets told he's wrong for doing what he's doing and should do something else. :lol: 8-)
 
tynevalleyblackcat said:
Hes got kids. I wouldn't take them to the Navy Club.

Take them to the Fans Museum (where you can also get a beer). Its in the old Monkwearmouth railway station building and has loads of SAFC stuff to see. The kids will like that if they are into Sunderland.
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What’s wrong with the Navy Club? Fans Museum is a good shout to watch it if you can’t get tickets I’d agree, only thing to be aware of imo is my experience of the Fans Museum is that it empties 15 mins before KO as everyone inside must be a match goer so there might not be much atmosphere inside if you’re the only ones in.

Sheepfolds Stables another good kid friendly obvious choice, but not sure how well heated it is? It still seems popular in winter so guessing they must have some heating.
 
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TB22 said:
Are you coming up to Sunlan by train ?

If so get off Metro at St Peters Metro ( NOT the Stadium of Light metro)

Very near to St Peters Metro is the Fans Museum .

Then go to the SAFC Club Shop for all the kids pressies .

Good luck
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Shame he's driving as Sunderland's new railway station is a wonderful way to arrive into the city

Full on empty warehouse experience and if the kids need a piss they'll have to hold it in to add to the fun

Only topped by Park Lane as an introduction
 
Linus said:
He does recommend the Fans Museum tbf mate.

What a strange thread, from an initial fully formed request for advice.
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You know some on the smb like to jump in two footed man 😂

Many good recommendations there, the fans museum is great especially on a match day. Definitely walk over the new bridge. Loads to do in an around on a match day.
 
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What do the kids like? Regardless I’d start at Roker beach, check out the pier, grab a coffee and something to eat at Fausto’s. Take a walk through the park or along the river in to town past the glass centre( call in if that’s the kids thing). Check the fan museum and walk into town, maybe check the winter gardens. Pablo eggscobars for a brilliant kid friendly lunch ( although outside so perhaps weather dependent). Across Keel bridge and mooch round the stadium, obligatory photo with Bob, pint at sheepfolds and doughnuts for the kids. Club shop to check the team announcements via the window display and spend a fortune.
Getting hold of tickets much harder now it’s digital for people such as yourself ( and me to be honest). Not sure if anyone not going because of Christmas could sort you out?
 
Scorer said:
What do the kids like? Regardless I’d start at Roker beach, check out the pier, grab a coffee and something to eat at Fausto’s. Take a walk through the park or along the river in to town past the glass centre( call in if that’s the kids thing). Check the fan museum and walk into town, maybe check the winter gardens. Pablo eggscobars for a brilliant kid friendly lunch ( although outside so perhaps weather dependent). Across Keel bridge and mooch round the stadium, obligatory photo with Bob, pint at sheepfolds and doughnuts for the kids. Club shop to check the team announcements via the window display and spend a fortune.
Getting hold of tickets much harder now it’s digital for people such as yourself ( and me to be honest). Not sure if anyone not going because of Christmas could sort you out?
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That's an excellent post and probably exactly the kind he was hoping for.

For the last bit I don't even think it's possible even if anyone isn't going as tickets can't be forwarded. Such a shame when it's the only time him and his sons can get here.
 
ATS said:
That's an excellent post and probably exactly the kind he was hoping for.

For the last bit I don't even think it's possible even if anyone isn't going as tickets can't be forwarded. Such a shame when it's the only time him and his sons can get here.
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I think you’re probably right about the tickets. I have some purchase history so can join the line and hope for the best but it is a bit of a barrier to new supporters/ returning supporters.
 
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Lo Ursem said:
We should wine and dine you if that's the case. Having said that, I know you would rather stand on a packed terrace, preferably at a packed County Ground, and most certainly back in the seventies (captured for posterity by the Big Match cameras) on that day when Swindon entertained Bobby Moore's West Ham in the Cup.
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Sadly the days of a packed Swindon terrace have gone mate. I still look back with fondness.
If fairness I have a decent seat but the atmosphere at home games could be so much better. The home end needs knocking down and rebuilding.
 
The stack on the sea front might be a shout as it should be lively with the option of a beer and food.
 
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