What's Roker Like?
In Roker, you can easily get to the seaside or simply check out the bars. You'll find a selection of restaurants in the neighborhood. Visit places like Stadium of Light and Sunderland Empire when you venture just outside the neighborhood. The Marsden Grotto and Whitburn Sands are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Roker
Flying to:
- Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Roker
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from Roker
Things to See and Do in and around Roker
Things to See near Roker:
- Stadium of Light (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- University of Sunderland (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Whitburn Sands (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Souter Point Lighthouse (3.3 mi/5.2 km away)
- Marsden Beach (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)
Things to Do near Roker:
- Sunderland Empire (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- The Marsden Grotto (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- North East Aircraft Museum (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Ryhope Engines Museum (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- National Glass Centre (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sunderland?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 58°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, November, December (average 3 inches of rainfall)