Museums & Galleries · County Durham
Fans Museum
📍 SR5 1AB
Photo: Chabe01 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Incredible collection of football memorabilia on display
- Iconic shirts, medals and personal keepsakes donated by supporters
- Virtual tour with Kevin Phillips and Bobby Kerr
- Interactive exhibitions bringing football history to life
The Fans Museum in Sunderland celebrates football heritage, passion and people through an incredible collection of memorabilia, interactive exhibitions and community events. You'll see iconic shirts, medals and personal keepsakes donated by supporters, each with its own story, and can even take a virtual tour with Kevin Phillips and Bobby Kerr. It suits lifelong fans and newcomers alike, with the museum also engaging schools, care homes and community centres across the region. St Peters station is just 0.1 miles away, making it easy to reach, while Roker - Sunderland beach lies 1.2 miles off for a coastal walk afterwards. With 21 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's a straightforward addition to a Sunderland visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- Lifelong fans and those new to football
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
0.3 mi
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Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
🏖️ 1.12 miles from Roker - Sunderland (Excellent water quality)
Sunderland
0.5 mi
Travelodge
✓ Central Sunderland hotel surrounded by shops and restaurants
🏖️ 1.72 miles from Roker - Sunderland (Excellent water quality)
Sunderland
0.5 mi
The Place - Ruby
🏖️ 1.48 miles from Roker - Sunderland (Excellent water quality)
Durham, North East England
Sleeps 7
£2,226 per break
Check availability
0.5 mi
The Place - Emerald
🏖️ 1.46 miles from Roker - Sunderland (Excellent water quality)
Durham, North East England
Sleeps 8
£2,462 per break
Check availability
0.5 mi
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🗺️ Plan the drive to Fans Museum
🚆 Or come by train
- St Peters 0.1 miles
- Sunderland 0.4 miles
- Seaburn 1.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page