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at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Summer of Play: Lighthouse Keeper Trail 

Use your imagination this summer as you take on a day in the life of a lighthouse keeper with a list of important jobs to keep the lighthouse running and impress the inspector!

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12 Aug to 30 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 12 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Souter 2026 

With a variety of ways to play, you could end up staying all day! Come get competitive or imaginative with our fun line up of activities.

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12 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 15 other dates or times

Coffee afternoon by the sea with Age Concern Tyneside South 

Join Age Concern Tyneside South at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre for a dementia-friendly coffee afternoon.

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13 Aug to 10 Dec 2026
at 14:30 to 15:30+ 17 other dates or times

Summer of Play: Family Yoga with Kalma Life 

Relaxed outdoor yoga for all the family. Stretch up tall and pretend to be a tree, or crouch down and roar like a lion in this imaginative class by the sea.

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17 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00

Summer of Play: Sports at Souter 

Come along for sporty Tuesdays on the Foghorn Field. Touch some grass, enjoy friendly competition, and it’s all free!

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18 Aug to 25 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Tuesday health walk 

Enjoy a free gentle guided stroll from Souter Lighthouse.

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18 Aug to 15 Dec 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 17 other dates or times

Summer of Play: SEND kids' outdoor games with Smile Through Sport 

Join us for outdoor games and sports activities designed for children aged 6 and up with SEND and their families.

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19 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: SEND adult outdoor games with Smile Through Sport 

Play outdoor games and sports activities designed for adults (18+) with SEND.

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19 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
at 12:30 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Wednesday health walk 

Explore the coast on a free guided walk.

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19 Aug to 16 Dec 2026
at 13:30 to 15:00+ 17 other dates or times

Summer of Play: Crafts 

Take inspiration from the history and nature around Souter Lighthouse and make something special to bring home.

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24 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Seashore Safari 

A family-friendly rock pooling adventure.

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30 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

Cloud Shrine: a gentle flowing movement and restful sensory immersion class 

Feeling burnt out or in need of a mental health boost? Join Madeleine for some mellow moves. Sessions are tailored to suit people with an energy-limiting chronic condition such as M.E. or long COVID.

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2 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

Guided walk: A tale of Three Windmills (almost!) 

Join walk leaders Janet and Steven to explore the history, heritage and nature of the area around the Three Windmills.

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6 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 13:30