ADR Training Courses In Sunderland
How To Find Us
Sunderland Address
St Nicholas Church
Haver Hall
Dunelm South (A690)
Bishopwearmouth
Sunderland
SR2 7QY
Contact Details
0161 494 2836
Enterprise Transport Training runs ADR courses for drivers across Sunderland, Durham and Wearside. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom, and you then attend our Sunderland centre in person to sit your ADR examinations on the final day, with results available instantly after each exam.
The Sunderland centre is located on the A690 Durham Road at Bishopwearmouth, south-west of the city centre, and is easily accessible for drivers based in Sunderland, Washington, South Shields, Durham and the wider Wearside area. As the course training is completed online, you only need to travel to Sunderland for one day to complete your practical demonstrations and ADR examinations, making the centre a practical option for drivers travelling from further afield.
Venue details
Your exams take place at Haver Hall at St Nicholas Church, on Dunelm South just off the A690 Durham Road in the Bishopwearmouth area of Sunderland, close to Barnes Park.
Address: St Nicholas Church – Haver Hall, Dunelm South (A690), Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY
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ADR training is completed online before your exam date. You attend this venue in person for your ADR examinations only, on the final day of your course. Full confirmation, including course details, structure and instructions on how to attend online, will be sent once you book.
Getting there at a glance
- By road: Just off the A690 Durham Road; the A19 is a short drive away
- By rail: Sunderland station and Park Lane Interchange (Metro), around a mile and a half away, then a Durham Road bus or taxi
- By bus: Frequent buses run along Durham Road from Park Lane Interchange
How to find us
By car
Durham Road (the A690) runs south-west from Sunderland city centre towards the A19. The church and Haver Hall are just off the main road at Dunelm South, close to Barnes Park.
- From Sunderland city centre: head south-west on the A690 Durham Road through Bishopwearmouth; the church and Haver Hall are just off the main road at Dunelm South.
- From the A19: exit onto the A690 eastbound towards Sunderland city centre; the venue is on the right as you approach Barnes Park.
- From Newcastle and Washington: take the A1231 or A19 south, joining the A690 towards the city centre.
By rail
Sunderland station, served by Northern, Grand Central and the Tyne and Wear Metro, is around a mile and a half away in the city centre; Park Lane Interchange, the Metro and bus hub, is slightly closer. From either, the venue is a short taxi or a bus ride out along Durham Road. Check National Rail or Nexus for the latest times.
By bus
Frequent buses run along the A690 Durham Road corridor from Park Lane Interchange. Routes and frequencies change, so please check Go North East, Stagecoach or Traveline before travelling on your exam day.
Accessibility and candidate notes
If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments for your ADR examinations, please contact Enterprise Transport Training before your exam day on enquiries@edrtt.com so we can make suitable arrangements with you.
Please arrive by 08:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.
Alternative ADR training locations
If Sunderland isn’t the most convenient centre for you, these nearby Enterprise Transport Training locations may suit you better:
ADR courses available
Enterprise Transport Training delivers ADR courses covering Core, Packages and the 7 common dangerous goods Classes, with the option of adding the Tanks module where required. Both initial and refresher courses are available. Course content is delivered online, with your examinations sat in person at the Sunderland centre. Contact us to confirm the right course combination for the goods you carry.
Sunderland ADR training FAQs
Where is the Sunderland ADR exam venue?
The venue is St Nicholas Church – Haver Hall, Dunelm South (A690), Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, just off the A690 Durham Road near Barnes Park, south-west of the city centre.
What is the nearest railway station to the Sunderland venue?
Sunderland, around a mile and a half away, served by Northern, Grand Central and the Tyne and Wear Metro, with Park Lane Interchange slightly closer. From either, take a Durham Road bus or a short taxi.
Is parking available at the Sunderland venue?
Yes. Dedicated car park available on site.
What time do I have to arrive at the Sunderland centre?
Please arrive at the Sunderland centre by 08:15am on your exam day. You will first complete the practical demonstrations, including chest compressions and handling a fire extinguisher, shortly followed by sitting your ADR exams.
Do I attend the Sunderland centre for the whole ADR course?
No. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom. You only attend the Sunderland centre in person to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations on the final day of the course, with results available instantly after each exam.
What should I bring to my ADR exam in Sunderland?
You are required to bring your ID (Driving Licence, ADR Licence, DQC or Passport). You also need to bring your registration form with an attached photograph and the worksheets completed during the course.
What if I cannot find a suitable course date at Sunderland?
We run ADR courses every week at venues across the country. If the Sunderland dates are unsuitable, there is very likely to be a convenient date at another nearby centre in Newcastle or Middlesbrough.
Book ADR training in Sunderland
Courses run regularly, with online training and instant exam results at our Sunderland centre.
Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com