Welcome to Roker

Roker is a coastal resort located in Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated on the north-east coast of England and is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and stunning views of the North Sea. The area is popular with tourists and locals alike, and there are plenty of things to see and do in Roker. The beach is a great place to relax and soak up the sun, while the nearby Roker Park is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic with friends and family.

Roker is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. The Roker Pier and Lighthouse is a popular spot for visitors, offering stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding area. The pier was built in the 19th century and is a testament to the engineering skills of the time. Another popular attraction is the Roker Marina, which is home to a number of boats and yachts. Visitors can take a stroll along the marina and admire the boats, or even take a boat trip out to sea.

Finally, Roker is also known for its vibrant nightlife. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, offering a range of cuisines and drinks. Whether you're looking for a quiet drink with friends or a lively night out, Roker has something to offer. The area is particularly popular with students, who flock to the bars and clubs in the area during term time. Overall, Roker is a fantastic place to visit, with plenty of things to see and do for visitors of all ages.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Benets Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Alice Blakey	Fulwell Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9QU 01915492020
Redby Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Wight	Fulwell Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9QP 01915484040 School Website
Dame Dorothy Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Iain Williamson	Dock Street Monkwearmouth Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 0EA 01912505525 School Website
Fulwell Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Speck	Sea Road Fulwell Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9EE 01915493333 School Website
Grange Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Cowan	Swan Street Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 1EA 01915490707 School Website
Fulwell Infant School Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Angus	Ebdon Lane Fulwell Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 8ED 01915495666 School Website
Beacon Of Light School Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Taylor	Beacon Of Light Stadium Park Beacon Of Light, Stadium Park Sunderland SR5 1SU 1915634789 School Website
Seaburn Dene Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss John Howe	Torver Crescent Seaburn Dene Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 8LG 01915634100 School Website
Monkwearmouth Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Grummett	Torver Crescent Sunderland SR6 8LG
Southwick Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Robson	Shakespeare Street Southwick Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 2JX 01915009554 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 1.26 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 7.70 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.48 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 10.04 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 10.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kish Executive 0191 521 4620 8 Hay St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 1BG 0.93 Miles
Station Taxis 0191 510 0516 Sunderland Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 1SU 0.96 Miles
Townend And Savoy Taxis 0191 549 5000 10 Beaumont St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 2JT 1.30 Miles
Blue Arrow Taxi Co Ltd 0191 567 2200 34 Silksworth Row, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3QJ 1.41 Miles
Sunderland Taxi Centre 0191 565 4444 Rear Of 17 Olive St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3PE 1.50 Miles
Bridge Street Cars 0191 565 8644 Thirkells Garage, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 7AQ 1.59 Miles
Station Taxis Ltd 0191 555 5555 Unit 11, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 3JG 1.93 Miles
Rocket Travel 0191 514 1122 46 Villette Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 8RN 1.93 Miles
B And B Cabs 0191 514 1414 23 St. Lukes Terr, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6NQ 2.00 Miles
Wearside Taxis 0191 565 3555 3 Waverley Ter, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6TA 2.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lonsdale Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benedict Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roker Hotel Roker Tce - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roker Marina - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mere Knolls Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sidecliffe Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roker Avenue East - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roker Baths Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pauline Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newhaven - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roker Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crozier Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fulwell Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Bede Medical Centre 0191 5675335	St Bede Medical Centre Lower Dundas Street Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 0QQ
Fulwell Medical Centre, 0191 5483635	Fulwell Medical Centre Ebdon Lane, Fulwell Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR6 8DZ
Monkwearmouth Health Centre 0191 5674293	Monkwearmouth Hth. Ctr. Dundas Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR6 0AB
Riverview Surgery 0191 5673393	Riverview Health Centre Borough Road Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 2HJ
Riverview Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Borough Road Sunderland SR1 2HJ

Local Stores

Whitburn - Mill Lane
Elders Walk
Whitburn
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 7EL
01915 292066
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR Torrens
North Hyton Road
Sunderland
SR5 3TU
01915484289
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Roker Park Vets
35 Roker Park Road Roker Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9PL 0191 516 0056 info@rokerparkvets.co.uk Website 0.23 miles
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Sunderland Vets4pets Ltd
Unit A 11 Station Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR6 9AA 0191 548 7200 sunderland@vets4pets.com 0.70 miles
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King'S Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
Kings Road Southwick Sunderland County Durham SR5 2LH 0191 549 3535 admin@kingsroadvets.org Website 1.30 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centre
204 Hylton Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR4 7YB 0191 565 9455 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.82 miles
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Sunderland Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Reay Hudson Centre
Hepworth Road Sunderland County Durham SR5 3JT 0191 516 0636 Website 1.88 miles

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Sheriffs Highway Sunderland
47 Otto Terrace Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LP 0191 567 3722 Website 1.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 5.50 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 5.96 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 6.61 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 6.91 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

Location what3words extra.select.curry

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.08 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 8.96 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-10.6°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	1.4°C	0.9°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-1.3°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.8°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.9°C	-4.5°C	-4.2°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	3.2°C	0.8°C

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