Souter Lighthouse (National Trust)

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 7NH
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/

E-mail

souter@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0191 529 3161

Fax

0191 529 0006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Striking Victorian lighthouse. Now boldly painted in red and white hoops, Souter lighthouse opened in 1871 and was the first to use alternating electric current, the most advanced lighthouse technology of its day. The Engine Room, light tower and keeper’s living quarters are all on view, and there is a video, model and information display. A ground-floor closed-circuit TV shows views from the top for those unable to climb.

The Compass Room contains hands-on exhibits for all visitors, covering storms at sea, communication from ship to shore, pirates and smugglers, lighthouse life, lighting the seas and shipwreck. Immediately to the north is The Leas, 2½ miles of beach, cliff and grassland with spectacular views, flora and fauna, and to the south, Whitburn Coastal Park, with coastal walks to the Whitburn Point Local Nature Reserve.

Venue Type:

Ship or maritime heritage site

 Opening hours

12th March - 30th October 2011
Mon-Thurs Sat-Sun (and Good Fri)
Also Fri in July and August
1100-1700 Last entry 1630
November - December
Sat & Sun 11.00 - 16.00

Closed: Every Friday (except Good Friday and July and August)

 Admission charges

Admission prices:
Adults: £5.50
Children: £3.50
Family Ticket: £14.50
National Trust members free
Group Rates:
Adults: £4.50
Children: £3.00

Discounts

  • National Trust
 General services and facilities
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Education facilities available
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

Teacher resource packs available for those pre-booking education visits.

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 7NH
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/

E-mail

souter@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0191 529 3161

Fax

0191 529 0006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Maritime

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 7NH
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/

E-mail

souter@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0191 529 3161

Fax

0191 529 0006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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 Face to face resources

Discover the Lighthouse

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse.htm

Learn what life was like as a Victorian. Explore the Victorian Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and find out about the disappearing village of Marsden.

How to obtain

Call 0191 529 3161 or email souter@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 7NH
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/

E-mail

souter@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0191 529 3161

Fax

0191 529 0006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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