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About Sunderland Campus Academy

Welcome to the Sunderland Campus Academy page. This venue has a storied history as a student union nightclub in Sunderland, known at different times as Manor Quay, Campus, and North Shore. With a capacity historically around 1,200 and a standing, dance‑floor setup, it hosted notable acts such as Arctic Monkeys, JLS, Coolio, Ne‑Yo, Maxïmo Park, The Levellers, and Girls Aloud. While the North Shore building has been approved for demolition (2025) and the site is no longer operating as a music venue, the legacy and practical visitor information remain valuable for research, history enthusiasts, and planning visits to the Charles Street area. This page provides seating context, parking details, transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a trip to Sunderland from the city. All venues deserve thorough details, and we’ve gathered what’s publicly known to support your visit or research.

Note: There is no published current seating chart for the former venue. Historically, it functioned as a standing dance floor within a student entertainment complex. For current campus activities and spaces, refer to the Sir Tom Cowie Campus guides and the Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre at Charles Street.

Parking in the Charles Street area includes the Charles Street Car Park, which offers 28 pay & display spaces. There are additional city centre on‑street options and nearby car parks that offer Free After 3pm in certain conditions. The site is well‑serviced by public transit, with local bus routes stopping at Charles Street and proximity to St Peter’s/Charles Street campus hubs. For visitors needing accommodation, we’ve highlighted nearby hotel and guesthouse options with affiliate partner recommendations to help you secure convenient stays close to the historic site. If you’re researching the venue’s history or planning a visit to Sunderland, this page serves as a practical guide to the area and its accessibility.

Note: The Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre operates on Charles Street as part of the Sir Tom Cowie Campus. For current events, campus activities, and facilities, check official university resources and the venue’s archived histories.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,200 (Manor Quay era) based on historical venue listings.
  • Address: Charles Street, Sunderland, SR6 0AN (formerly Manor Quay/Campus; now demolished).
  • Venue type/history: University of Sunderland student union nightclub known as Manor Quay, later Campus, then North Shore; now demolished.
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart available; the venue was a standing, dance‑floor nightclub as part of student entertainment.
  • Parking: Nearest public parking includes Charles Street Car Park (28 spaces, pay & display); additional city centre on‑street parking and ‘Free After 3pm’ options exist in nearby car parks.
  • Transit: Accessible from Sunderland city centre; buses serve Charles Street; closest campus hub is St Peter’s/Charles Street area; free visitor parking and nearby Metro access are noted in campus guides.
  • Nearby hotels: Hawksley House, Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses, Roker Lodge, Best Western Tavistock Roker Hotel, Chaise Guest House (per local listings).
  • Notable events hosted: Arctic Monkeys, JLS, Coolio, Ne-Yo (as Manor Quay/Campus/North Shore); Maxïmo Park (2006–2007); other acts including The Levellers and Girls Aloud have historic ties to the venue.
  • Current status: Demolition of the North Shore building approved (2025); the site is not operating as a music venue; Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre now operates on Charles Street as part of the Sir Tom Cowie Campus.