Tours to the Top
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Tours to the Top at Penshaw Monument in Sunderland is free to attend.
Climb 76 spiral steps built into one of the monument's columns and see if you can spot Durham Cathedral, the lights at Banks Homes Riverside (home of Durham Cricket), Tynemouth Priory, the Cheviot Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct. Our guides will help you navigate the views.
Booking is essential for all, including National Trust members, as there is limited availability.
A maximum of 5 people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 20-minute tour slot.
Please note, for health and safety reasons there is a strict minimum height requirement of 1 metre. Infants are unable to join.
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Frequently asked questions
Tours to the Top takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Tours to the Top is held at Penshaw Monument in Sunderland (Chester Road, Penshaw, Tyne & Wear).
Entry to Tours to the Top is free.
Tickets for Tours to the Top can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Tours to the Top
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Tours to the Top at Penshaw Monument in Sunderland is free to attend.
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Organiser’s full description
Climb 76 spiral steps built into one of the monument's columns and see if you can spot Durham Cathedral, the lights at Banks Homes Riverside (home of Durham Cricket), Tynemouth Priory, the Cheviot Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct. Our guides will help you navigate the views.
Booking is essential for all, including National Trust members, as there is limited availability.
A maximum of 5 people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 20-minute tour slot.
Please note, for health and safety reasons there is a strict minimum height requirement of 1 metre. Infants are unable to join.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Tours to the Top?
Tours to the Top takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Where is Tours to the Top taking place?
Tours to the Top is held at Penshaw Monument in Sunderland (Chester Road, Penshaw, Tyne & Wear).
How much are tickets for Tours to the Top?
Entry to Tours to the Top is free.
How do I get tickets for Tours to the Top?
Tickets for Tours to the Top can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 26 September 2026
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