Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

The red and white striped tower of Souter Lighthouse against a bright blue sky, with orange and red tulips in the foreground

Important notice -

Our car parks and tea-room are open. We have limited parking spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. Souter Lighthouse will remain closed until further notice.

A marvel of its age

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Eating

A member of staff serving a cup of coffee

Grab a bite to eat

Our tea-room has re-opened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Wildlife

Seabird at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Unearth our wildlife 

From seabirds to falcons and bee orchid to sea plantain there's plenty to discover on a visit to our special place.

An artificial sand martin nest bank with 140 holes overlooks a pond in Whitburn Point Local Nature Reserve

Saving Souter's sand martins 

An artificial nesting bank offers a safe haven for sand martins.

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Learning

A child looks at his reflection in a large glass lens in the lantern room of Souter Lighthouse

Learning at Souter Lighthouse 

A beacon of learning for groups of all ages

An artist's impression shows the imagined interior of the planned new Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre, with views towards Souter Lighthouse

Plans for new Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre  

Discover more about our vision for an eco-friendly visitor and learning centre in Whitburn Coastal Park. A small building with big ideas.

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Join or give

Two visitors sit in the sunshine with Souter Lighthouse in the background

Dedicate a donation 

Support Souter Lighthouse and The Leas by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A unique way to remember a loved one or celebrate a significant occasion, your donation will help us care for Souter and its coastline for years to come.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas on the National Trust Collections website

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