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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Sunderland War Memorial

In or near Sunderland.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Sunderland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Sunderland War Memorial Plinth - geograph.org.uk - 4885028

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Park Lane · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Sunderland War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Sunderland Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Park Lane, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SR1.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Sunderland War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Sunderland (postcode SR1). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Durham Coast SSSI.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9033, -1.3809
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR1 1QB
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Phone
+44 191 553 2323
Nearest railway station
Park Lane0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunderland War Memorial?
Sunderland War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR1 1QB), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Sunderland War Memorial?
Sunderland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sunderland War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Park Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR1 1QB.
Is Sunderland War Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Sunderland War Memorial is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Sunderland War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Sunderland War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Sunderland War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Park Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR1 1QB.