# Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover tropical plants flourishing beneath Victorian glass alongside fascinating local heritage displays, including an unrivalled pottery collection celebrating Sunderland's industrial past. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Burdon Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4113600450845952518&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [all1](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110573009679889581687) **In short:** Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is a cafe in Sunderland, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 21 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Discover tropical plants flourishing beneath Victorian glass alongside fascinating local heritage displays, including an unrivalled pottery collection celebrating Sunderland's industrial past. ## What's nearby - Sunderland City Library next door - The William Jameson next door - Mowbray Park 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🎵 Live music 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Betro-98](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110544850040363581455/reviews) ★★★★★ First time visiting today and will definitely return. Lovely cafe and has been recently renovated. Amazing views of the botanical gardens inside or some outdoor seating near the water. Decent menu, toasties, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, breakfast items and lots of nice cakes / cheesecakes to choose from. Friendly service and tasty good quality food 😋 will be back to also try coffee and cake! £20 for the cheese and ham toasties + fry up and a drink. Recommended! 🌟 · via Google [Sophie Anderson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113751924803815888869/reviews) ★★★★★ This was our first time here and we loved it! The cheesa sandwiches are amazing. We went for one of the “You Wanna Pizza Me?” sandwiches and one of the Bombay, plus a ice tea blast and a latte. It was all delicious!! The Bombay sandwich was my absolute favourite! We’ll be back! · via Google [abbie davison](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100244329413034724335/reviews) ★★★★★ This review is as honest as I can possibly be. Myself, Mother, Auntie and 3 year old daughter came to visit Sea Change cafe on a very quiet Saturday after (5 tables taken). We order 2 toasties and a kids bag... It took 55 minutes to get our food. While I completely understand and love that it's inclusive to neurodiverse young people but 50 minutes for 2 toasties and a sandwich is ridiculous. When the food came it was very tasty but would NEVER return. It may be inclusive to neurodiverse staff but definitely not inclusive to neurodiverse customers as a woman with ADHD myself and an autistic child I found waiting for the extremely long period of time horrific. · via Google [David Eggboro](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109976838777372625102/reviews) ★★★★★ I had soup of the day and an americano. Fast and friendly service and tasty food and drink. Lovely setting next to the winter gardens. Inexpensive and supporting a great cause. Highly recommend. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e66892bfe131b:0xad2f57cc3b219a85!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of engaging exhibitions on local history, art, and nature, including a beautiful indoor Winter Gardens with koi carp. They also highlight the free entry, making it accessible for everyone, and appreciate the friendly, helpful staff. Guests mention the cafe serves good coffee and fresh food, and the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.9041968%2C-1.3800435) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4-12 **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Sunderland [More attractions in Sunderland](https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions) ★ 4.5 (21 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 553 2323](tel:01915532323) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Sunderland **Postcode** SR1 1PP **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WWJ39+MX [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e66892bfe131b:0xad2f57cc3b219a85!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e66892bfe131b:0xad2f57cc3b219a85!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e66892bfe131b:0xad2f57cc3b219a85!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Sunderland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens suitable for? Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is best for ages 4-12. ### Is Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens wheelchair accessible? Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens? 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