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Summer of Play at Souter Lighthouse

Experience a Summer of Play at Souter Lighthouse.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Get active and challenge your family with self-led outdoor games and activities this summer. Spend quality time together and make the most of being outside during the school holidays. If you need a break after all that fun, enjoy an ice cream in the café, have a picnic in the foghorn field or even head down to the beach.

Activities will take place on selected days between Saturday 19 July and Tuesday 2 September. Activities are free.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Times

The basics

Suitability

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

Meeting point

Please ask at admissions to find the Summer of Play activities on the day.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended. Please be aware, the ground might be muddy.

Contact info

Souter Lighthouse

Upcoming events

Event

Wednesday health walk 

Explore the coast on a free guided walk.

Event summary

on
25 Jun to 17 Dec 2025
at
13:30 to 15:00
+ 25 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
26 Jun to 18 Dec 2025
at
14:30 to 15:30
+ 25 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
29 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30
Event

Seashore safari 

Join the ranger team to search the rockpools along Souter's shore.

Event summary

on
29 Jun to 24 Aug 2025
at
12:30 to 14:30
+ 2 other dates or times