Sunderland Minster Reading Tom

Sunderland Minster

A beautiful serene example of an ancient church surviving in a modern age with something for everyone to enjoy and nice friendly staff who are more than happy to help.

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Opening times

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.

Address

High Street West
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR1 3ET

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54.9062976, -1.3883496

The Minster Church of St Michael & All Angels & St Benedict Biscop dates back to C940AD and formally served the ancient parish of Bishopwearmouth. Since 2007 the Minster was been an Extra Parochial Place of Worship serving the whole city of Sunderland and is once again a parish church.

Some features include a medieval doorway, architecture by Dobson and Case, beautiful Stained Glass Windows by William Morris and Tom Denny+ as well as a superb example of a Harrison & Harrison church organ. The minster also features the beautiful, serene St Bede’s Chapel for a moment of quiet contemplation with some superb examples of stained glass windows.

Why not take a look at our many memorials celebrating the life’s of everyone from local parishioner’s to soldiers killed in World War II. And after a day spent looking around why not enjoy a rest with some lunch in our vibrant café/restaurant situated just off the main building.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Famous connections

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café in church

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £20,000, 2018

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

0191 565 4066

Church website

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Sunderland Minster

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