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Located in the heart of the city, Culture House Sunderland is the National Centre for Creative Smart Cities and home to the City Library.

Culture House Sunderland

Situated at the heart of the city, this iconic venue will be a hub of creativity, bringing together art, technology and culture.

Culture House Sunderland will have a vast collection of books, digital resources, and multimedia materials that cover a wide range of topics, including science, technology, engineering, art and more.

The Atrium

The front room of the city where creativity meets technology. Dive into interactive digital murals, AR tours, and gamified cultural scavenger hunts. Create digital art with others, enjoy live-streamed performances, and explore immersive storytelling.
Hire this space for private events and utilise the digital infrastructure to create a truly unique experience for your customers.

Immersion Gallery

Step into our 360 degree digital storytelling studio, where creativity knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in interactive images, explore vivid worlds and create captivating tales with others. With cutting-edge technology, enjoy the thrilling adventure of storytelling.

Media Studio

Step into our green screen studio, where your imagination takes centre stage. Transform any vision into reality with customisable backgrounds, professional lighting, and top-notch equipment. Perfect for filmmakers, content creators, and photographers—bring your ideas to life and let your creativity shine in this versatile space for hire.

Sky Garden

The Culture House Sky Garden is a lush rooftop oasis. This vibrant garden space is perfect for events, workshops, or simply unwinding with stunning views. Immerse yourself in greenery, fresh air, and community spirit as you elevate your experience in this unique urban sanctuary.

Podcasting

Our podcasting studios will offer a range of activities, including recording individual shows, panel discussions, and live interviews.
There will be workshops on podcasting techniques, storytelling, and editing.
Interested in using our podcasting spaces?

Learning Spaces

Culture House is home to two learning and engagement studios, where a range of activities will take place throughout the year. Pop along to a digital storytelling workshop where participants get to be creative by crafting short tales, using digital tools like Canva and Adobe Spark to develop characters.

The Exchange

The Exchange is Sunderland's intimate performance space. Dive into lively debates, captivating spoken word, and thought-provoking events. From film screenings to gaming battles, this dynamic space is your go-to hub.
This space is available for hire.

The Den

The Den is a vibrant children’s creative play space. Immerse your little ones in a world of imagination, wiz down the story trees little slide, and play amid a sea of enchanting children’s books. Let the adventures begin.

Event Space

Welcome to the Culture House event space, your versatile venue for every occasion. Whether it’s talks, gigs, comedy shows, or creative gatherings, our adaptable space is ready to bring your vision to life. Let’s make unforgettable memories together—book your next event with us and get the creativity flowing.

Inventors Lab

Inside our Inventors Lab, creativity meets sustainability. Here, we breathe new life into old treasures through upcycling, repairs, and innovative reinventions. Join us to tinker, create, and collaborate as we turn discarded items into unique masterpieces.

With more to come, watch this space.

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