Roker Park, Sunderland
Roker Park, Sunderland is a garden, park & outdoor in Tyne and Wear, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Sunderland City Council: free Victorian park with a restored boating lake and waterfall, ravine, fairy dell, bandstand and a Changing Places toilet. |
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| Opening times | Open daily (some park gates close at dusk); café hours vary. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; pair with Roker beach. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Food | Ruhe café by the bandstand. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Restored Victorian park with a boating lake, waterfall, ravine, bandstand and a new café. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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