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Find out how to get to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
There are lots of family activities at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas to help make the most of your visit. Find out more about what's on and plan your visit.
Join us for a Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. On Tuesdays, enjoy free family friendly sports in the Foghorn Field, including archery, football and tennis. Plus we've teamed up with disability sport charity Smile Through Sport to offer outdoor games and activities for children and young people aged 6-19 years with SEND. Families can sign up for free ParkPlay sessions every Saturday morning too, or try our self-led Active Mile course in the coastal park any day of the week. Nature lovers can join us for a moth night, seashore safari or wildlife walk. In addition, a sponsored abseil down the lighthouse tower to help raise funds towards caring for the coast is open to daredevils aged seven and over. For details of all these events and more, head to our what's on page.
Head into the lighthouse to find out how lighthouse keepers lived, play interactive games and climb to the top of the tower for a bird's eye view.
Souter's year-round events programme offers lots for families to do, indoors and out. To find out what's on, head to our events page.
Souter is a very special lighthouse to visit, it was the first in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. You can discover how lighthouse keepers lived and how they helped to keep ships at sea safe. Get hands-on with interactive activities and climb 76 steps to the top of the tower, where you’ll find Souter’s huge, powerful lamp and views stretching for miles.
With the Foghorn Field outside and over two miles of open grassland on The Leas, there’s plenty of space to run, play and picnic.
You can tick a few outdoor mini-adventures off your ‘50 things’ list any day of the week. Just for starters you could:
It doesn't matter if you’re over 11¾ - parents and grandparents can join in too.
Your little ones can borrow a balance bike free of charge when visiting Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. You don’t need to book anything; just turn up and get going. They're available during school holidays and weekends, as long as the weather isn't too wet or wild.
Find out how to get to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Find out what to see and do on a visit to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. Climb the lighthouse, explore the rock pools and discover this haven for wildlife.
Discover where to eat, drink and browse for second-hand books during a visit to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas.
Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Make new family memories in the North East this summer. From weekend and school holiday adventures, nature-inspired walks, houses to explore and play areas to let off steam, there's something for everyone come rain or shine at the places we care for.
Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.