Lighthouse Keeper Trail
Sat 17 Oct · 11:00
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
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10°C · 12% rain
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The Lighthouse Keeper Trail at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas offers visitors a chance to experience the lighthouse's history by tackling daily tasks of the lighthouse keepers. This event runs on selected dates and requires admission.
Step back in time to when the lighthouse was a busy home by tackling daily tasks of the lighthouse keepers. Visitors complete a checklist while exploring around Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, climbing 76 steep steps and identifying plants outside. There are many ways to discover what a typical day was like for the keepers as you engage with this interactive trail.
You can enjoy this trail for free, but regular admission fees still apply.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas.
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Frequently asked questions
Lighthouse Keeper Trail takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Lighthouse Keeper Trail is held at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland (Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear).
The forecast for Lighthouse Keeper Trail is Partly cloudy · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Lighthouse Keeper Trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Lighthouse Keeper Trail
11:00until Sunday, 1 November 2026
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas · Sunderland
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Lighthouse Keeper Trail at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas offers visitors a chance to experience the lighthouse's history by tackling daily tasks of the lighthouse keepers. This event runs on selected dates and requires admission.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Step back in time to when the lighthouse was a busy home by tackling daily tasks of the lighthouse keepers. Visitors complete a checklist while exploring around Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, climbing 76 steep steps and identifying plants outside. There are many ways to discover what a typical day was like for the keepers as you engage with this interactive trail.
You can enjoy this trail for free, but regular admission fees still apply.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. Searching near Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear; check-in Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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WhereSouter Lighthouse and The Leas
Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Lighthouse Keeper Trail?
Lighthouse Keeper Trail takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Lighthouse Keeper Trail taking place?
Lighthouse Keeper Trail is held at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland (Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear).
What will the weather be like at Lighthouse Keeper Trail?
The forecast for Lighthouse Keeper Trail is Partly cloudy · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Lighthouse Keeper Trail?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Lighthouse Keeper Trail?
Tickets for Lighthouse Keeper Trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Sunday, 1 November 2026
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feels like 7°C · chance of rain 12% · wind 14 km/h
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Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear
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