What's on at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Whatever kind of adventure you love, find an event at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas to make your day. Each event you attend helps us to look after this special place, now and for the future.
Souter Sleepover
A camping event for the whole family. Sorry - SOLD OUT.
Sat 22 Jul 2017
15:00-23:45
Souter Seashore Safari
Join a Ranger to search the rockpools along Souter's rocky shore.
Sun 23 Jul 2017
+ 3 other dates
09:30-11:30
Summer of Sport
FREE sports activities and taster sessions for all ages. There's nothing like gathering friends and family for some outdoor games to really make the most of summer.
Tue 25 Jul 2017
+ 5 other dates
11:00-15:00
Tackle the Tower
Abseil down Souter Lighthouse to help us raise funds to restore the Foghorn House.
Sat 29 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
14:00-20:00
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, adapted by Laura Turner
Magical outdoor theatre takes you on an adventure to Neverland with the 'boy who wouldn't grow up'.
Sat 19 Aug 2017
18:00-20:30
Ranger Ramble - Marsden Circular
Join our Rangers and local Coastal Conservation Group on a walk around Marsden Circular.
Sun 27 Aug 2017
10:00-14:00
East Coast War Channels Family History Workshop at The Word
The East Coast War Channels stretched from the Thames to the Tyne and beyond, protecting ships carrying vital supplies during WWI. Head to The Word, South Shields, to discover the role north east communities and families played during this period.
Wed 13 Sep 2017
10:00-12:30
East Coast War Channels Family History Drop-in at The Word
The East Coast War Channels stretched from the Thames to the Tyne and beyond, protecting ships carrying vital supplies during WWI. Drop in at The Word, South Shields, to uncover family links with this largely forgotten maritime heritage.
Wed 13 Sep 2017
13:00-15:30
East Coast War Channels Creative Writing Workshop at The Word
A free workshop at The Word, South Shields. Using poetry and prose to explore the ships wrecked in the WWI War Channels off the north east coast and mark their human cost.
Thu 14 Sep 2017
10:00-16:00
Bird Ringing Demonstration
A rare opportunity to see wild birds at close quarters.
Sat 30 Sep 2017
06:00-12:00
Hallowe'en Fun
Enjoy haunting fun at Souter this Hallowe'en.
Thu 26 Oct 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-16:00
Get Crafty - build a lighthouse
Become a mini lighthouse keeper - design and decorate your very own working lighthouse.
Sat 11 Nov 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Christmas Craft Fair
All of your Christmas shopping under one roof!
Sat 18 Nov 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Get Crafty - Souter stockings
Design your very own Christmas stocking.
Sat 25 Nov 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Father Christmas comes to Souter
Father Christmas makes his annual visit to Souter.
Sat 02 Dec 2017
+ 5 other dates
12:00-18:30
