Souter lighthouse and The Leas

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Street:	Coast Road
Area:	Whitburn
Town:	Sunderland
County:	Tyne & Wear
Postcode:	SR6 7NH
Telephone:	01670 773966
Email:	souter@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website:	http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/
Opening Periods:	22 Mar - 2 Nov

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Souter is an iconic clifftop beacon, offering a great family-friendly visit.

When opened in 1871, it was a technological marvel, being the first lighthouse built to use electricity. Decommissioned in 1988, the machinery remains in working order today. To the north, The Leas has two and a half miles of beach, cliff and grassland with soaring seabirds and, to the south, Whitburn Coastal Park provides walks and family trails. This year the spectacular glass optic from nearby Coquet Island Lighthouse is on display in Souter's Engine Room – offering a unique chance to see inside and outside of this vital machinery.

Note: steep stairs (ground-floor CCTV shows views from the top for those unable to climb).

Enjoy hands-on family activities, foghorn demonstrations, open-air play area and trails, and the picnic area. Ask about our full programme of events and activities, including rock-pool rambles. Dogs: on leads in grounds only

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