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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
You can get involved with a self-led activity available every single day (Saturday – Wednesday) or come along to our pop up events that are on throughout the school holidays.
Self-led activities will be available in the gardens and foghorn field for you to pick up whenever you fancy. Challenge your family members to a game of your choice or just a kickabout or race across the field.
While you're here there will also be imaginative activities happening in and outside of the lighthouse! (normal admission applies) Discover the lighthouse keeper trail, as you undertake a checklist of important (yet fun) jobs to keep the lighthouse running and the inspector happy.
If you would prefer more organised fun, we will have a range of pop-ups running; please check our events page for more information. Some of the activities will include:
• SEND sports and games with Smile Through Sport *booking required
• Nature crafts
• Free family yoga with Kalma Life UK
• Led-games of football, rounders and dodgeball
This event is free. Donations are very welcome and will go directly towards caring for Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, as well as helping us continue to offer family activities.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Please check the accessibility information on the main page. The sports activities will be in the Foghorn field and the lighthouse keeper trail runs in and outside of the lighthouse, up and down stairs.
- Meeting point
Find the fun in the Foghorn Field.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfy clothing and sensible shoes e.g. trainers. Please be aware, the ground might be muddy.
Upcoming events
Souter sponsored abseil
Abseil down the lighthouse tower and help us raise funds to care for Souter and the coast.
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!
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!