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Souter Lighthouse (National Trust)
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Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland
SR6 7NH
Tyne & Wear
England
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Land Transport
Maritime
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0191 529 3161
General information (Fax)
:
0191 529 0902
E-mail
:
souter@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/
Open
15th March 2008 - 2nd November 2008
Mon-Thurs Sat-Sun 1100-1700 Last entry 1630
Closed
Every Friday
Admission charges
Admission prices:
Adults: £4.65
Children: £4.00
Family Ticket: £12.10
National Trust members free
Group Rates:
Adults: £3.80
Children: £2.50
Discounts
National Trust
Description
Striking Victorian lighthouse. Now boldly painted in red and white hoops, Souter lighthouse opened in 1871 and was the first to use alternating electric current, the most advanced lighthouse technology of its day. The Engine Room, light tower and keeper’s living quarters are all on view, and there is a video, model and information display. A ground-floor closed-circuit TV shows views from the top for those unable to climb.
The Compass Room contains hands-on exhibits for all visitors, covering storms at sea, communication from ship to shore, pirates and smugglers, lighthouse life, lighting the seas and shipwreck. Immediately to the north is The Leas, 2½ miles of beach, cliff and grassland with spectacular views, flora and fauna, and to the south, Whitburn Coastal Park, with coastal walks to the Whitburn Point Local Nature Reserve.
Articles
SeaBritain North East 2005 - Celebrating A Region's Maritime Heritage
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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