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10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage
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10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Mon 31 Aug · 10:00

Sunderland Maritime Heritage

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About This Event

On 31 August 2026, Sunderland Maritime Heritage will offer guided tours exploring the history of boat building and ship construction on the River Wear. These sessions cover developments in both wooden and iron vessels within the centre's exhibits. Entry to these specific tours is free for visitors. The event takes place at the Visitor Centre in Sunderland.

Guided Tours of Sunderland Maritime Heritage Centre

Come and pay us a visit!

Our Visitor Centre shows a brief history of boats and shipbuilding on the River Wear, both wood and iron ships, and a woodworking tool display. On display are artefacts from the wreck of HMS Venerable (the ship on which Jack Crawford nailed the colours to the mast of during the Battle of Camperdown). There are also exhibitions covering 20th century shipbuilding, working conditions and workers lives.

Pre-booked visits on Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings. Large group visits on other days per arrangement.

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10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage takes place on Monday, 31 August 2026 at 10:00.

10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage is held at Sunderland Maritime Heritage in Sunderland (2 Church Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2BB).

Entry to 10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage is free.

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