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Monday 9am - 3:30pm Tuesday 1pm - 3:30pm Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm Thursday 11am - 3:30pm Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre

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The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre is a unique heritage attraction and education centr It is also a thriving educational facility for all ages.
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The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre is a unique heritage attraction and education centre, offering something for everyone in the heart of Old Sunderland. Set in a designated conservation area of the City of Sunderland, this rare and modest Heritage Centre boasts some distinctive features worthy of a visit. Located within the east end of Sunderland bordered by an impressive grade I li

sted brick built church of 1719 and the notable Trafalgar Square almshouses of 1840. This former Georgian charity school and headmistresses house is now a restored centre for numerous community heritage events and activities. The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre is open 5 days a week, 9am to 4pm; although groups and schools can pre-arrange special visits, and free parking and entry to the site are available(admission fees applicable to some special events and attractions). The centre consists of a restored schoolroom dating from 1798 and a school mistress’s cottage (1827). Its original educational purpose is now perpetuated as the centre offers varied and enjoyable educational opportunities to all ages. The centre also boasts a much admired award-winning Victorian-style walled garden and herb garden. The centre is supported by The Friends of The Donnison School (FODs) who are dedicated volunteers.

09/11/2024

Open for the remembrance event. Pop in and grab a cuppa and a bite to eat and listen to some of the amazing stories of some of our veterans and survivors.

08/11/2024

The lovely Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre gift shop will be open tomorrow for some Christmas 🎁 shopping 🛍️

08/11/2024

As part of the Remembrance Event this Saturday, we have WWI and WWII Exhibitions on show, why not pop in and enjoy the atmosphere at The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre

08/11/2024

All set at The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre for tomorrows Remembrance event. Cafe open with healthy rations of home made Soup🍞🧁☕

04/11/2024

Join us in the east end of Sunderland this weekend for Sunderland Old Township Heritage Society's remembrance event. Exhibitions, memories and activities ending with a remembrance service. Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre17Nineteen

28/10/2024

Lovell Lecture starts at 1.30pm today. Entry includes refreshments

One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire

23/10/2024

Call out for Donations for The Donnison Christmas Fayre - Can you believe its that time of year again! Thanks Folks for all your amazing support for this fundraiser :)

20/10/2024

📣 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Needing funds for a community garden or keen to create one? This fund is for you!

Find out more and apply: https://ngs.org.uk/who-we-are/community-garden-grants/

19/10/2024

Nearly time to get nominating and voting again!

18/10/2024

The Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre will be open tomorrow from 10am. Why not pop in and check out the gift shop. Refreshments available on site.

18/10/2024

Getting set up for Sunderland Old Townships Trafalgar Day Event starting at 10am. Exhibitions in Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre and 17Nineteen as well as Sunderland Maritime Heritage. Stuart Miller providing a talk at 1.30pm
FREE EVENT
Refreshments at The Donnison are a hearty bowl of The Quarter Masters Vegetable Soup and a bun along with other light refreshments.

18/10/2024

Book your spot on this fascinating history day exploring The Georgians in Sunderland and Beyond, with refreshments and a number of speakers. Sunderland, UK Sunderland Events and Promotion BBC Sunderland

Enjoy exploring a unique Georgian Day with this symposium - the people, the places of Georgian Sunderland and Beyond.

18/10/2024

The Donnison Christmas Trip this year is to Harrogate. We have 2 coaches and have a few places left. Great day out with The Donnison Friends. Sunderland, UK Sunderland Live Sunderland Events and Promotion
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Harrogate is a beautiful town full of shops and things to see. What could be better with Christmas fast approaching.

18/10/2024

The Donnison Lovell Lecture this October. Don't miss out. Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre Sunderland, UK Sunderland Libraries Sunderland Events and Promotion

One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire

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Monday	9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	1pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 3:30pm
Thursday	11am - 3:30pm
Friday	9am - 3:30pm

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https://www.donnisonschoolheritagecentre.com/

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Remembrance Event to honour the sacrifices of many throughout the generations. Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre 17Nineteen #remembrance #sunderland

The lovely Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre gift shop will be open tomorrow for some Christmas 🎁 shopping 🛍️ #sunderland #sunderlandevents #northeast

Heritage Open Days at Donnison this weekend with a reminder what schooldays used to be like. Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre Sunderland, UK erland #victorianschooldays #sunderland

Visit the Donnison Secret Garden. #garden #walledgarden #sunderland @followers

The Donnison Herb Garden looks lovely today!

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Pop along and we will be happy to give you a tour. #sunderland #heritage #HeritageOpenDays

Back this September to support you in the community with music for well-being and to help us all feel a little better! Like a 'hug in a mug'. Music therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses the naturally mood-lifting properties of music to help people improve their mental health. These sessions may be helpful for people with depression and anxiety, and it may help improve the quality of life for people with physical health problems. All are welcome. #musictherapy #healthylifestyle #sunderland #AllTogetherBetter @followers

The Donnison would love to see you for our Heritage Open Days. We are open from this Thursday to this Sunday. The cafe, gift shop and garden will be open for visitors. #sunderland #sunderlandevents

Why not pop in this week to have a look at our lovely gift shop.

Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre is open for visitors tomorrow and Friday from 10.30am -2.30pm. Pop in and enjoy this unique Georgian experience. Coffee ☕ tea and 🍰. #sunderland #heritage #HeritageOpenDays