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Seashore safari

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

  • Booking not needed

Discover salty sea creatures galore. Learn how to tell your winkles from your whelks and lots more watery wildlife facts.

£2 per child, no need to book.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per child£2.00

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 5+. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet outside the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre (by the Lighthouse car park).

What to bring and wear

We can provide nets and buckets but please feel free to bring your own. Don't forget to wear your wellies and suitable outdoor clothing for the weather.

Accessibility

Fairly steep, uneven access to a rocky beach with slippery and uneven rocks.

Contact info

Souter Lighthouse

Upcoming events

Event

Marsden circular nature walk 

Join rangers on an twelve mile walk to spot local wildlife.

Event summary

on
15 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
Event

Guided bike ride: The Customs House to Souter Lighthouse 

Join cycle leaders Janet and Steven for a 10 mile round trip around South Shields and along the coast.

Event summary

on
15 Jun 2025
at
11:30 to 14:00
Event

Tuesday health walk 

A gentle guided stroll. Free.

Event summary

on
17 Jun to 16 Dec 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 26 other dates or times
Event

Wednesday health walk 

Explore the coast on a free guided walk.

Event summary

on
18 Jun to 17 Dec 2025
at
13:30 to 15:00
+ 26 other dates or times