A tourist resort in north east England, Roker is next to the River Wear and Monkwearmouth to the south, the North Sea to the east and the town of Seaburn, of which it is a suburb, to the northwest. Most well known for being home to Sunderland Football Club until 1997. Roker was formed in 1587 when the Abbs family was granted land on the north side of the Wear in return for providing six soldiers to defend the mouth of the river. In 1840, Roker Terrace was built upon the clifftops overlooking the river mouth along with Monkwearmouth bath, then Roker Park was created and subsequently the pier and promenades were built. With the beach area on the North Sea coastline, Roker became a popular tourist resort and became part of Sunderland in 1928. Roker Park is a landscaped Victorian park, with miniature railway, Victorian bandstand, bowling greens and tennis courts. It is a different park to that which was the former home of the Sunderland football club which was given the same name. That site is now a small housing estate known locally as Roker Park Village with its street names all bearing reference to the football club.
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Places to Stay near Roker
Queen Vic (0.14 miles)
The Queen Vic is located very close to the beach, and has undergone huge refurbishment. It has an ideal location for both corporate and leisure customers. It has restaurant that offers a large menu to ... More | visit website
Best Western Roker Hotel (0.24 miles)
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The Best Western Roker Hotel Sunderland has been a landmark on the stunning North East coastline for decades and offers visitors an unparalleled view of the sea. This ... More | visit website
The Balmoral and Terrace Guesthouses (0.26 miles)
Chaise Guest House (0.26 miles)
This Victorian, family-run guest house offers an excellent view of the sea, and is well-known for providing guests with delicious breakfasts and dinners.
Chaise Guest House enjoys an ideal location right on ... More
Ashborne Guesthouse (0.41 miles)
Sunderland Marriott (0.87 miles)
With so many places to visit in Northern England, the Sunderland Marriott Hotel provides an ideal location 2 miles from the city centre and near area attractions. Our luxurious four-star ... More
Pullman Lodge Hotel (1.06 miles)
Original Orient Express carriage restaurant. A Family run hotel offering a good standard of accommodation service and comfort for both business and private users. The food served in our restaurant is of the highest quality. ... More | visit website
Hackett Property Serviced Apartments (1.11 miles)
Hawksley House (1.11 miles)
Hawksley House offers guests a home from home. A range of one and two bedroom serviced apartments located in Sunderland City Centre, all individually designed and complemented with everything expected in a 4* equivalent hotel ... More | visit website
Serviced Apartments@The Mowbray (1.15 miles)
Serviced Apartments@ The Mowbray offers its guests accommodation in this fantastic contemporary development located in the heart of Sunderland City Centre adjacent to Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Sunderland City ... More
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