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Updated date: 20.04.18 15:57
Updated date: 18.05.18 15:39

24.08.18

The Pier

Roker Pier named one of 10 best in the world

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Roker Pier has been named one of the world's 10 best piers by Guardian ...

23.08.18

The Lighthouse

Can you spot these Roker Pier pictures around Sunderland?

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Can you spot where these pictures of Roker Pier & Lighthouse appear in and ...

22.08.18

Events

Listen to the Roker Pier Podcast

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Sunderland podcasters "Speak Up Sunderland" feature the fantastic ...

14.08.18

History

Roker Pier opens to the public for the first time in history

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Public tours of Sunderland’s Roker Pier & Lighthouse finally begin

26.07.18

Community

Volunteer Profile – Carol Connor

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

17.07.18

Events

Tall Ships Sunderland - Diary from The Oosterschelde - Days 3 and 4

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Hi there, my name's Penny. I was the heritage consultant on the original ...

15.07.18

Community

Volunteer Profile – Barry Smith

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

11.07.18

Events

Tall Ships Sunderland - Diary from The Oosterschelde, Day 2

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Hi there, my name's Penny. I was the heritage consultant on the original ...

11.07.18

Events

Tall Ships Sunderland - Diary from The Oosterschelde, Day 1

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Hi there, my name's Penny. I was the heritage consultant on the original ...

09.07.18

The Lighthouse

Roker Pier & Lighthouse as featured in literature and books

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Roker Pier is a familiar landmark to anyone from Sunderland and beyond and ...

05.07.18

The Pier

The Patchwork Pier - a song inspired by Roker Pier

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Northeast singer-songwriter Sinead Florence Livingston reveals how Roker Pier ...

04.07.18

The Pier

Sunderland's Two Seafront Webcams

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Did you know that there are two seafront webcams in Sunderland? Find out more ...

04.07.18

The Lighthouse

Sunderland Strollers take a walk through the tunnel

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As we gear up to opening tours of the tunnel and lighthouse, Sunderland ...

04.07.18

Community

Volunteer Profile – David Nicholson

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

04.07.18

The Pier

New book on Roker Pier: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

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The Donnison School have a new book by Jack Curtis, which shows using words and ...

29.06.18

The Lighthouse

Roker Lighthouse old floor inspires new art

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During the restoration of Roker Lighthouse, the original flooring was too ...

29.06.18

Community

Volunteer Profile - Peter Connor

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

21.06.18

Community

Volunteer Profile – Glenda Young

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

21.06.18

The Lighthouse

Sunderland’s Secret Lighthouse - on Newcastle Road

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Did you know that there was once a lighthouse on Newcastle Road in Sunderland?

21.06.18

The Lighthouse

Roker Lighthouse inspires artists in Glass Heap Challenge

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University of Sunderland students and graduates joined glass artists Matt ...

20.06.18

The Pier

When will Roker Pier reopen? Find out here!

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Roker Heritage Group have now received an official statement from Sunderland ...

22.06.18

Events

Two Awards for Roker Pier & Lighthouse 

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The restoration and regeneration of Roker Pier & Lighthouse by Beaumont ...

19.06.18

Community

Volunteer Profile – Phil Tweddle

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Volunteering with the Roker Heritage Group is an invaluable way of engaging ...

15.06.18

Events

Roker Pier Volunteer Training, June 2018

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While Roker Pier may still be closed for repairs due to the storm so bad they ...

03.05.18

The Lighthouse

Award Nominations for Roker Pier & Lighthouse

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Roker Pier & Lighthouse has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.

28.03.18

The Lighthouse

Roker Lighthouse scouted for Coronation Street film location

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There is something unusual that you may not know about the latest Coronation ...

13.02.18

Roker

Roker beach recycling stations

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Roker & Seaburn beaches have been equipped with new recycling stations.

06.02.18

The Lighthouse

Lighthouses In & Around Sunderland

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An introduction to the lighthouses in & around Sunderland.

31.01.18

Events

Watch us on BBC1 on Friday!

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Tune in to BBC1 (NE &Cumbria) at 7:30pm on Friday 22nd to find out more ...

25.01.18

History

Shipwrecks of Roker

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Roker Pier & Lighthouse has seen numerous shipwrecks in its time.

17.01.18

Events

The Tall Ships Races 2018

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The Tall Ships race, an internationally renowned event, is coming to Sunderland.

21.12.17

The Pier

Roker Pier Reopens

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Last year, gale force winds and huge waves washed more than 100 metres of ...

31.08.17

Community

Things to do in and around Roker

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Get out and about and make the most of Roker with our guide of things to do in ...

08.08.17

The Pier

New Tunnel Entrance

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Find out more about the new entrance to the tunnel

15.05.17

The Pier

Pier set for repairs this Summer

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Sunderland City Council have provided an update on the work taking place to ...

19.05.17

The Lighthouse

Roker Pier & Lighthouse - before and after

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We’ve picked out some highlights of the restoration to give you a sneak peek of ...

11.05.17

Community

Roker Heritage Group visit to Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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Roker Pier may still be closed for repairs due to the storm last year but there ...

26.04.17

Community

Roker Heritage Group visit to Victoria Tunnel

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Roker Pier may still be closed for repairs due to the storm last year but there ...

19.04.17

Events

Sunderland Community Lectures 2017

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The 2017 summer series

18.04.17

Events

Roker Lighthouse shines a light on Local History Month

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Roker Pier and Lighthouse features as the cover image on this year’s Local ...

14.12.16

The Pier

SALVAGE WORK UNDERWAY AT STORM DAMAGED PIER

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Sunderland City Council have provided an update on the work taking place to ...

15.11.16

Community

Photography Competition 2016 - Winners Announced

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We are proud to announce the winners of the Roker Pier Photography Competition ...

29.09.16

Events

Celebrating the Pier's 113th Anniversary

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Friday 23rd September 2016 marked the 113th anniversary of the opening of Roker ...

16.09.16

The Lighthouse

OUR FIRST LIGHTHOUSE TOURS!

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The first public tours of Roker Lighthouse have taken place

05.09.16

The Lighthouse

10 things you might not know about Roker Pier & Lighthouse

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10 remarkable facts about Roker Pier & Lighthouse

22.08.16

Community

Charity coast-to-coast bike ride finishes at Roker Pier

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Roker Pier & Lighthouse featured as the finish line for a charity coast-to- ...

04.08.16

Events

Heritage Open Days

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During Heritage Open Days 2016 we will be opening the Lighthouse for guided ...

04.08.16

Events

Summer Activities

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Visit Roker Pods each Tuesday throughout the Summer Holidays to find out more ...

01.08.16

The Pier

Trustee Vacancies

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Are you passionate about ensuring the sustainability of Sunderland’s seafront ...

22.07.16

The Lighthouse

Watch us on BBC2 next week!

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Tune in to BBC2 at 6:30pm on Monday 25th!

12.07.16

The Lighthouse

Lighthouses of the World

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We’ve had a browse around to dig up some details about five unique lighthouses ...

05.07.16

Roker

Enjoy Summer in Sunderland    

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We've put together 5 great ways to make the most of summer in Sunderland ...

29.06.16

Community

Sunderland writer takes inspiration from Roker Pier & Lighthouse

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Glenda tells us how she took inspiration for a short story from Roker Pier

20.06.16

Community

5 top tips for entering our photography competition

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On the 1st June we were really excited to announce our photography competition ...

13.06.16

Community

keep our beaches & oceans clean and healthy

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It was World Oceans Day earlier this month, and it really got us thinking how ...

17.05.16

The Lighthouse

We've inspired a new range of tiles

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Did you know you can now have a charming reminder of the Roker Seaside in your ...

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