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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
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Guide dogs only in lighthouse.
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - 1 meeting room available
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Whitburn
Tyne and Wear
SR6 7NH
Tel: +44 0191 5293161
Fax: +44 0191 5290902
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