Family-friendly things to do at Souter Lighthouse

Family fun at Souter Lighthouse

Souter is a very special lighthouse to visit, it was the first in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. You can discover how lighthouse keepers lived and how they helped to keep ships at sea safe. Get hands-on with interactive activities and climb 76 steps to the top of the tower, where you’ll find Souter’s huge, powerful lamp and views stretching for miles.  

With the Foghorn Field outside and over two miles of open grassland on The Leas, there’s plenty of space to run, play and picnic. 

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

You can tick a few outdoor mini-adventures off your ‘50 things’ list any day of the week. Just for starters you could:

• No. 7 Fly a kite
• No. 11 Explore on wheels
• No. 20 Go paddling
• No. 39 Catch a crab
• No. 44 Watch a bird

It doesn't matter if you’re over 11¾ - parents and grandparents can join in too.  

Borrow a balance bike 

Your little ones can borrow a balance bike free of charge when visiting Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. You don’t need to book anything; just turn up and get going. They're available during school holidays and weekends, as long as the weather isn't too wet or wild.