Things to see & do
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The lighthouse
The lighthouse
Come and discover why Souter Lighthouse truly was 'a Marvel of its age'.
Climb the 76 steps to the top of the tower and take in the amazing view.
Learn about the life of a Victorian Lighthouse Keeper and his family and discover a lost village and the ghosts of industry past.
© Simon Colvine
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The coast
The coast
'Stunning', 'breathtaking', 'magical' - yes, all of the above.
The dramatic coastline of the north east provides an amazing backdrop for walking, cycling, running, or whatever takes your fancy - skipping maybe?
© Simon Colvine
The lighthouse
The coastEvents
Music, walks, twitching, car boots and pirates.
All of the above and so much more - check out our events page and join us in 2012 for some fun.
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
'50 things' is an interactive checklist of the best things to do in the great outdoors - complete with rewards and games on the way.
Don't miss
- Climbing the tower
- Being deafened by the foghorn (most Sundays throughout the season)
- The delicious cake, scones and local dish 'Panacklety'
- Taking a scenic coastal walk - you'll need it after all that cake
- The world record breaking Great North Dog Walk on The Leas
Striking lighthouse and stunning coast
Listen to our foghorn
The foghorn at Souter produces 121 decibels when running at full power. That's equivalent to listening to a jet aircraft taking off while standing 100m away. The threshold of pain is about 134 decibels.