Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly, located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.

Awards

Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

01/04/2008 - 28/10/2008
Day	Times
Monday	11:00	17:00
Tuesday	11:00	17:00
Wednesday	11:00	17:00
Thursday	11:00	17:00
Friday	Closed
Saturday	11:00	17:00
Sunday	11:00	17:00
Bank Holiday	11:00	17:00

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Souter Lighthouse	£11.50 per ticket type
Souter Lighthouse	£4.50 per ticket type
Souter Lighthouse	£2.80 per ticket type
The Leas	Free
The Leas	Free
The Leas	Free
The Leas	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

On the A183 (Coast Road) at Whitburn. 2 miles south of South Shields, 3 miles north of Sunderland.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest metro station is South Shields. E1 bus runs from South Shields bus station and stops at the lighthouse gates.
E1 also passes Sunderland bus station and the lighthouse on its Sunderland to South Shields route.

Facilities

Provider Features

Indoor Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access - No disabled access to tower, CCTV camera allows visitors to see the view from the top.
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Tea-room serving local dishes and home-baked cakes.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Booking essential - For groups
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted - Groups of 10+ must book.
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special group rates - 2006: Adult £3.50 Child £2.00 2007: Adult £3.90 Child £2.20
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted