Red and White Lighthouse UK

4.4/5
(432) · Historical landmark in Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Opened in 1871, Souter was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. Now owned by the National Trust, the …

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Mar 30, 2025
Excellent informative volunteers who make the history come alive. Good to see how a social lighthouse works. Recommended.Full review by Jennie B
Mar 14, 2025
A very picturesque lighthouse where we stopped for a short visit on a glorious spring day. It is well maintained situated on the North Sea and it was a lovely place to have a picnic and a few photogr…Full review by davidwilliambarnes
Dec 28, 2024
Visited here while staying locally with my grandparents. Souter lighthouse is really interesting. The volunteers working in the first exhibition (power house) were really informative, as were all the…Full review by Emily_Chester
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Questions & answers

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Is little dog alow go to lighthouse ?
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Is there anything else in the area that you could combine a visit to the lighthouse with?
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National Glass Centre or failing that try the lighthouse in Tynemouth (St Mary's), you can then do the Tynemouth Priory too, decent day out!
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Is there an entrance fee for souter lighthouse?
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Hi This is a National Trust property so its free if you are a member. If not, there is a small entrance fee though
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I’d like to rent a National Trust property. Where can I find out what property is available?
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If you’re looking for residential National Trust rental properties that are currently available in England and Wales, please visit the National Trust pages on rightmove.co.uk.
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