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    Souter Lighthouse
    © NTPL / Matthew Antrobus
    Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
    Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR6 7NH
    Telephone: 0191 529 3161
    Other building  Coast  Industrial heritage  Nature reserve  Holiday cottage  Functions  1990 
    Boldly hooped in red and white, Souter is an iconic clifftop beacon, offering a great family-friendly visit. When opened in 1871, it was a technological marvel, being the first lighthouse built to use electricity. Decommissioned in 1988, the machinery remains in working order and visitors can learn even more from our enthusiastic guides. To the north, The Leas has two and a half miles of beach, cliff and grassland with soaring seabirds and, to the south, Whitburn Coastal Park provides coastal walks and family trails

    Don't miss
    • Climb the 76 steps to the top for spectacular views.
    • Clamber on 'Neptune', our open-air play area boat.
    • Explore the engine room's fantastic examples of engineering and technology.

    Making the most of your day
    Enjoy hands-on family activities, foghorn demonstrations, open-air play area and trails, and the picnic area. Ask about our full programme of events and activities, including rock-pool rambles. Dogs on leads in grounds only

    Opening times
    13-Feb - 28-Feb-10 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    06-Mar - 07-Mar-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
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    Open Good Friday. Telephone for details of winter opening arrangements. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    0191 529 3161 Fax: 0191 529 0902 Email: souter@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £5.10 (£4.60), child £3.30 (£3), family £13.35 (£12.10). Entry to shop and tea-room free


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    Places nearby
    • Gibside
    • Ormesby Hall
    • Penshaw Monument
    • Washington Old Hall
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    • To find out more about Souter Lighthouse and The Leas buy the guide before you visit
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