Opening date set for Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland

Sheepfolds Stables, located in Sunderland, will officially open to the public on Friday, August 2, as developers of the much-anticipated site have promised 'something for everyone'.

The new £4m leisure development will open its doors at 6pm and is anticipating welcoming thousands of guests over the official launch weekend.

Performers, DJs and live bands will be taking to the outdoor stage to entertain visitors and all restaurant operators will be available for booking.

Nigel Wood at Sheepfolds Stables (Image: SHEEPFOLDS STABLES)

Times for Sheepfolds Stables’ opening weekend are 6pm-1am on Friday, August 2, 8am-1am on Saturday, August 3 and 8am-11pm on Sunday, August 4.

Nigel Wood, general manager of operations at the venue, said: "We are delighted to make this announcement and get the word out that we’re officially opening our doors for business the first weekend in August.

"Given the hard work and meticulous effort that has gone into planning, restoring and bringing these remarkable historic buildings fully back to life, we can’t wait to get started.

“There is already an extremely positive buzz online as well as out and about regarding the venue prior to launch, so we expect Sheepfolds Stables to very rapidly become the go-to place for people living in the city and further afield. Our bars and restaurants are getting geared up to go, so its full steam ahead.

An opening date has been set for August 2 (Image: SHEEPFOLDS STABLES)

“We have a packed schedule of events lined up going forward, and visitors will enjoy varied ‘what’s on’ listings from live bands and DJs to comedy performances and seasonal events.

"We’re also looking to arrange regular pub quiz nights, matchday events, pop-up markets, social and business gatherings and more, so it’s going to be fantastic.”

Sheepfolds Stables is set to become a popular social destination for Sunderland and the wider North East region.

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The venue includes a diverse and eclectic range of high-quality, independent food and drink operators including Ember, The Calabash Tree, Vito’s Osteria, Mother Mercy and I Scream for Pizza, as well as a micro-brewery, bars and Spey Snug, a whisky and cigar lounge.

The award-winning and contemporary Southpaw Dance Company was one of the first to take space at Sheepfolds Stables, and plans are also in place for other operators to join the fold soon. 

Regular opening times for Sheepfolds Stables after the initial launch weekend will be Sunday-Thursday from 8am-11pm and Friday-Saturday from 8am-1am.