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 (dates TBC), please check back on our events page for more information. Some of the activities will include:
• SEND sports and games with Smile Through Sport
• 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
The lighthouse keeper trail will run downstairs in the lighthouse and across the outside spaces and gardens.
- 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
Tuesday health walk
Enjoy a free gentle guided stroll from Souter Lighthouse.
Wednesday health walk
Explore the coast on a free guided walk.
Cloud Shrine: a gentle flowing movement and restful sensory immersion class
Feeling burnt out or in need of a mental health boost? Join Madeleine for some mellow moves. Sessions are tailored to suit people with an energy-limiting chronic condition such as M.E. or long COVID.
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.