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 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
Oct 27, 2024
A little interesting gem, Parking was £1 per hour, I advise getting 2 hours as we team out of time in the hour. More than just a lighthouse, engine room and history about the site and nice coastal …Full review by V2913DPedwarda
Is there anything else in the area that you could combine a visit to the lighthouse with?
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There is the National Glass Centre which is in Sunderland about 2 miles from Souter Lighthouse. If you wish to venture further Beamish Museum near Chester le Street is about 15 miles …
There is the National Glass Centre which is in Sunderland about 2 miles from Souter Lighthouse. If you wish to venture further Beamish Museum near Chester le Street is about 15 miles away and Durham city which is about 10 miles away with its Castle and Cathedral.
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