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Soaring seabirds trail: February half term at Souter Lighthouse

Explore Souter Lighthouse and the Leas, learning about local wildlife along the way.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Learn all about the soaring seabirds that call Souter home. From chatty kittiwakes to graceful guillemots, remarkable razorbills to terrific terns, discover the wild side of the lighthouse.

This trail is free but lighthouse admission applies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Start the trail from the lighthouse admission desk.

What to bring and wear

We'd advise wrapping up for the weather and wearing sensible shoes.

Accessibility

This trail will take place both on the ground floor of the lighthouse, which has ramped access, and on paths around the lighthouse. Paths outside are largely flat and hard-surfaced. May be some uneven ground or muddy spots, depending on the weather.

Contact info

Souter Lighthouse

Upcoming events

Wednesday health walk 

Explore the coast on a free guided walk.

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on
7 Jan to 16 Dec 2026
at 13:30 to 15:00+ 49 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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on
15 Jan to 10 Dec 2026
at 14:30 to 15:30+ 47 other dates or times

Tuesday health walk 

Enjoy a free gentle guided stroll from Souter Lighthouse.

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on
3 Feb to 15 Dec 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 45 other dates or times

Soaring seabird crafts with COAST South Tyneside 

Get creative this February half term at Souter Lighthouse.

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on
23 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time