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Natural landmarks · North East England

Roker Roundabout

In or near Hendon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Roker Roundabout — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Roker Beach Looking Towards The Piers - geograph.org.uk - 3380418

Rude Health — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Roker Roundabout is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Roker Roundabout is located in Roker Park, Sunderland, and features a multi-gauge railway that offers rides to the public on weekends. The venue also includes a model boating lake and caters to various engineering interests among its members.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Roker Roundabout is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a significant traffic junction, facilitating the flow of vehicles in the area. The roundabout is notable for its design and function within the local infrastructure.

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

Coordinates
54.9240, -1.3654
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR6 9ND
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light1.3 km
Opening
Saturdays and Sundays afternoons; closed weekdays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roker Roundabout?
Roker Roundabout is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 9ND), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Roker Roundabout?
Roker Roundabout — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Roker Roundabout?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Hendon. Drivers can use postcode SR6 9ND.
Is Roker Roundabout a protected site?
Yes — Roker Roundabout is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Roker Roundabout free to visit?
Yes, Roker Roundabout is free to enter.
How do I get to Roker Roundabout?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 9ND.