The Glass Yard Café

01/08/2025

Sans Vitesse came to Sunderland great view ❤️

26/04/2025

Happiest 40th Birthday to our head chef Shaun… have a fab week off next week and the best birthday love from all the staff at the glass yard cafe 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈🎊Shaun Hurst

14/03/2025

Today we say goodbye to one of our staff members Amber, We are so sad to see her go but we wish her all the luck to her new adventures and her new job. We will miss you ❤️

11/03/2025

And once again a fabulous rating from The Glass Yard Cafe. Well done to our little team

23/02/2025

If you're looking for something to do with the kids that's big on creativity and light on your wallet, why not head down to National Glass Centre and check out our FREE activities.

➡ FREE Adventure Backpacks - Suitable for ages 4+
Explore National Glass Centre with our Adventure Backpacks which are packed full of fun investigatory activities. We also have individually tailored SEND Adventure Backpacks for visitors with additional needs.

➡ FREE Glass Making Demonstrations
Experience the heat of our 1000 degree furnace and watch our expert glass making team craft stunning pieces before your eyes. Available 12.00, 13.45 and 15.00.

➡ FREE Activity Trails and Colouring In Sheets
Pick up one of our free kids' activity trails which will guide you around the building or enjoy a range of colouring in sheets. Our activities change regularly and are the perfect way to entertain the kids.

ℹ Find out more: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/national-glass-centre/learn-create/children-families/

23/02/2025

We have a kids menu for this half term, starting tomorrow.

10/02/2025

Updates on the Glass Centre & Cafe

Important Visitor Notice

➡ From Sunday 16 March 2025, National Glass Centre will close on Sundays. This will bring it in line with the opening hours of other galleries and museums across the city. National Glass Centre remains open with our usual programme of exhibitions and activities Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, in line with the new opening hours, The Glass Yard Café will also close on Sundays and offer a revised menu on Mondays.

➡ To read the full statement from University of Sunderland about the planned changes please visit: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/more/news/university-news/2025/national-glass-centre-opening-times/

06/02/2025

ATTENTION ‼️‼️

Our coffee machine is now working

We thank you for your understanding and patience while our machine has been out of service..

We are open 10:00am till 4:30pm 7 days a week.


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30/01/2025

Update so far for the coffee machine, we are waiting for a part to come in to get it up and working again,
We do apologise for the inconvenience & the wait for a NGC Coffee. 

We do have filter coffee available with your tea leaf/bag.

We will keep everyone updated on our coffee machine

Have a lovely Thursday

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25/01/2025

Sorry for the inconvenience, we hope to have it fixed soon as we can.

Will keep everyone updated once coffee machine has been fixed.

Due to this we won’t be able to offer any specialised coffee, hot chocolate & hot milk.

Thank you for your support