Active Sunderland

We are passionate about getting more people active and supporting our communities. To achieve this, we work in partnership with a wide range of partners to improve access and pathways into sport and physical activity. Within this context our aims are to:
- impact on the greatest number of people (children and adults)
- enable children and young people to have the best start in life and form good habits
- support families and communities that are benefiting least from being active
- provide access to all our infrastructure which includes, green and blue space, as well as sport and leisure facilities.
We also deliver a number of sport festivals, events and a weekly walking programme to inspire people to become more active. It is our hope that we can improve people’s understanding of the benefits of being active, which include improved physical and mental wellbeing.
For more information about opportunities to be active in Sunderland, please email us at active@sunderland.gov.uk
Explore our offer
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park WalkJoin us every Monday for a wellness walk around the beautiful Barnes Park. Meet outside of the Coach House Café. more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park Walk'Barnes Park, 7 Barnes Park Road, Sunderland, SR4 7PYMonday 1.30pm to 2.30pmFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox GreenThese walks cover distances of 4-5 miles along riverside footpaths (can be quite muddy from October – March), with some… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox Green'Sunday 10.00am - 11.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox Green to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill WalkJoin us on Thursday morning at Downhill Community Centre for a wellness walk. more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill Walk'Downhill Community Centre, Downhill, SR5 4AYThursday at 10.00amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore ParkJoin us on Fridays at 10.00am-11.30am for a wellness walk around the beautiful Elemore Park. Meet at the main building… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore Park'Elemore Park, Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, DH5 0QSFriday 10.00am to 11.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore Park to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton LyonsThis walk only takes place April to September and starts from the main car park in the park. We have… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHThursday 6.00pm to 7.30pm, April to September FreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons WalkOur walk caters for you if you can walk for an hour and up to 3 miles. Suitable footwear is… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons Walk'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHWednesday 9.30am - 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton RectoryThe Houghton Walk is between 2.5 – 3.5 miles long and for 1 – 1.5 hours duration. Please wear appropriate… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton Rectory'The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4BBTuesday 10.00am to 1130amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton Rectory to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic WalkNordic Walking is a walking technique that uses specially designed Nordic Walking Poles to help work your upper body as well as… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic Walk'Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6PUTuesday 10.00am to 1130amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker WalkThis walk is mainly on the flat but we may walk on sand and pebbles too if the tide is… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker Walk'Roker Promenade, Marine Walk SR6 0PL. Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walkJoin us every Monday for a wellness walk in Southwick. Ideal for beginners and those looking to get more active… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walk'Monday 10am to 11amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn WalkThis walk is about 60min Oct to Mar and mainly on paths with the occasional incline. From Apr to Sep… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk'Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm October to March Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm April to September FreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn WalkJoin us for a morning walk from Morrison’s Seaburn. Meet outside of the rear entrance (car park) more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk'Morrisons, Seaburn, Whitburn Road, Sunderland, SR6 8AAWednesday 9.30am - 11.00amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led WalkJoin us for a Veteran’s in Crisis led walk in Hetton Lyons Country Park. Meet at the café in Hetton… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHFriday 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led WalkJoin us on a Thursday morning at the Roker Veteran’s in Crisis office for a wellness walk around the area. more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk'Veteran’s in Crisis Roker, 1 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0BYThursday at 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington VillageWe are a friendly group with ages from early 20’s to 80+. Walks are circular so we finish back at Washington… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington Village'Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington Village to favourites
Book Tennis Courts at Sunderland ParksNewly refurbished bookable tennis courts are available at seven parks across the city. To book a date and time select… more about 'Book Tennis Courts at Sunderland Parks'Multiple locationsEverydayFree to £3Save Book Tennis Courts at Sunderland Parks to favourites
Sunderland Weight Management Programme – HoughtonThe Sunderland Weight Management programme is a FREE 26-week programme designed to provide you with support around weight management, physical… more about 'Sunderland Weight Management Programme – Houghton'Houghton Sports and Wellness Centre, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AHBy appointment FreeSave Sunderland Weight Management Programme – Houghton to favourites
Sunderland Weight Management Programme – Pallion Action GroupThe Sunderland Weight Management programme is a FREE 26-week programme designed to provide you with support around weight management, physical… more about 'Sunderland Weight Management Programme – Pallion Action Group'Pallion Action Group, 5 East Moor Road Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6QWBy appointment FreeSave Sunderland Weight Management Programme – Pallion Action Group to favourites
The Pavillion ParkPlayEvery Saturday at The Pavilion Friends, families, strangers, all members of the community come together to meet, move and play.… more about 'The Pavillion ParkPlay'The Pavilion, King Georges Playing Fields, Palgrove Road, Pennywell, SR4 8DYSaturday 10m-12pmFreeSave The Pavillion ParkPlay to favourites