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.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Try out different sports and games with trained coaches. Each session will be adapted to suit the needs and interests of the children and young people taking part.
This event is free, but please remember to book your place. Activities will take place in the Foghorn Field, within the Lighthouse Grounds. You do not need to be National Trust members to attend, and you are welcome to stay as long as you like afterwards.
If you are a National Trust member, please scan your membership card when you arrive. To get free parking, just show your booking confirmation email to the reception team.
Smile Through Sport is a disability sport charity based in the North East. Paralympian Stephen Miller MBE founded the charity to offer events, sessions, and education that help improve the health and wellbeing of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in the region. They support organisations, individuals, and families with a variety of services.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call smilethroughsport.com/whats-on/
- Accessibility
These sessions are specially designed for children and young people with SEND. Please be aware that the activities will be on a grassy field, and the ground may be a little uneven. There is step-free access from the car park.
- Meeting point
Find the fun in the Foghorn Field
- Suitability for children
Suitable for ages 6+
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable clothes and sensible shoes, like trainers. Make sure your clothing is suitable for the weather, as the ground could be muddy.
Upcoming events
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Summer of Play at Souter 2026
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Summer of Play: Crafts
Take inspiration from the history and nature around Souter Lighthouse and make something special to bring home.
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!