Raring2go! Sunderland

20 raring2go Always check the websites for book- ing advice and covid restrictions. There are many more events listed in our online what ’ s on guide at raring2go.co.uk/sunderland Feast Food Festival South Shields Market 24 - 25 Sept, 12 – 8pm A new food festival where you can enjoy quality food and drink and family - friendly entertainment. visitsouthtyneside.co.uk Rockpooling South Shields Surf School 25 Sept, 10 Oct, 12pm See what you can find living in the pools left behind by the tide, led by outdoor education specialists. southshieldsurf.co.uk £5 A Roman Encounter Arbeia Roman Fort 25 Sept, 11am – 3pm Meet Roman soldiers from the 3rd century and discover what sort of weapons they used and uniform they wore. arbeiaromanfort.org.uk FREE Autumn Transport Gala Beamish Museum 25 – 26 Sept, 10am– 5 pm See an array of steam engines, motorcars, bicy- cles, trams, buses and railway locomotives throughout the weekend. beamish.org.uk Restaurant Week 25 Sept - 3 Oct Restaurant week returns, showcasing the city ’ s food and drink. Dine out in a range of cafes and restaurants for as little as £5, £10 or £15pp. sunderlandbid.co.uk What LURKS Beneath WWT Washington 1 - 31 Oct, 10am – 5pm From the feathered and furred to the slimy and scaly, we love all species that call wetlands home. Are you brave enough to explore the weird and wonderful side of wet- land nature this October and discover what lurks beneath!? wwt.org.uk School of Rock Empire Theatre 5 – 9 Oct 7.30pm + matinee School of Rock, the glob- al hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black, is coming to Sunderland Empire. atgtickets.com From £13 Houghton Feast Various locations 8 – 17 Oct The annual festival brings family fun, heritage, mu- sic and a fair to Hough- ton. The programme of events includes the switch on of the Feast illuminations, carnival parade, fireworks spec- tacular and the famous 'roasting of the ox'. houghtonfeast.co.uk