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St. Mary's Lighthouse

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This picturesque lighthouse can only be reached by a short causeway at certain tide times. The lighthouse is built on this mini island to help guide ships …

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Apr 21, 2025
A blustery Easter Bank Holiday Monday and a quick trip with the dogs over to St Mary’s Lighthouse and an ice-cream on the way. The Lighthouse looks great now all freshly painted, and it was nice to …Full review by Balesy1974
Apr 18, 2025
What a stunning place to be, the lighthouse was amazing, and for £10 per family a great bargain too. You can go straight to the top of the light house up the original stairs but its certainly not for…Full review by JoeandTrish
Apr 14, 2025
Lovely trip to St Marys lighthouse. £4.60 to go to the top was good value and a family of 4 it’s £10. Not for the faint hearted though!Full review by Paul D
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Climb the 137 steps to the top of the St. Mary's Lighthouse and you're guaranteed spectacular views of the North East coast and a panoram…
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Facts

Located:St Mary's Island
Height:46 metres (151 ft)

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Is there a restaurant or café onsite
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Yes there is a cafe, but its not always open, somethimes a food truck on the car park too.
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Answer by John H · Apr 18, 2024
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Is it free entry to the cafe?
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Yes, there’s just a charge for the lighthouse
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How narrow are the stairs to climb up to the top of lighthouse? Would we get up ok with a 10 month old in a backpack …
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How narrow are the stairs to climb up to the top of lighthouse? Would we get up ok with a 10 month old in a backpack carrier? Thanks
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I think you would be fine
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How do I join a rock pooling session? Thankyou
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If you contact North Tyneside Council, they will be able to sort it.
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Do you think it’s fair that I walked to the causeway to check on the tide for access & returned to find a parking ticket @ …
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Do you think it’s fair that I walked to the causeway to check on the tide for access & returned to find a parking ticket @ 5.50pm on a Saturday? Greedy sly council
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I agree but unfortunately rules are rules.
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