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: 4°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 24.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lonsdale Road - D
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Benedict Rd
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Roker Hotel Roker Tce - D
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Roker Marina - D
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Mere Knolls Road - D
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Sidecliffe Road - D
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Roker Avenue East - D
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Roker Baths Rd
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Pauline Avenue - D
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Stanhope Road - D
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Newhaven - D
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Roker Avenue - D
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Sea Road - D
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Crozier Street
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Priority Mailbox:
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Fulwell Post Office
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Aquatics

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Cats

Dogs

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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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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
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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
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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
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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
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