The lighthouse is closed on Wednesday & Saturday but it's a great spot to start a walk in either direction along the coast path with lots of bird life along the cliffs and rocky outcrops. The car park is free for National Trust members (bring your card to scan for all day ticket) for others it's as per attached photo. There is a derelict Limekiln a short distance north of the lighthouse; the remnants of a bygone prosperous era. This Limekiln was closed in the 1960s. The lighthouse itself was ground breaking. Built in 1871 it was the first in the World to be powered by alternating electric current. The Caffee at the lighthouse was a godsend for a cold energy deficient walker. The high calorie freshly cooked "bacon, egg and sausage bap" restored me completely.

Fabulous landmark. Excellent displays and guides. Very good cafe. Beautiful gardens. Very interesting visit to a historical lighthouse in a stunning location

Free tickets in October! (go on national trust website) Great place. Really friendly staff. Lovely place! More to see than we thought. Love the book shops mystery books.

Lovely place to come and visit especially if you have dogs as you can go for a walk first tire them out then you can visit the lighthouse and learn the history of it. The staff were absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable. Climbing to the top of the lighthouse all 74 steps is a great way of burning that scone you had before hand.

Nice place for a cliff top walk, take in that sea air. Probably best on a nice warm sunny day, but they have a small cafe. Avoid the sandwiches they're bloody expensive.

Beautiful red and white colored lighthouse, built in 1871 and the first purpose-built lighthouse in the world to be powered by electricity 🐻☝️🙉🗼⚡️ Wonderful surroundings with lots to see and walk. Paid parking nearby. The lighthouse is part of Association of Lighthouse Keepers and featured in their lighthouse collecting book 📘🫲😊

Great visit on a lovely day. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. They took time to explain the mechanics, the history and the view from the top. The stairs are fine if you take them slowly. However the last 20 or so are more like a ladder so depends on your physical ability. Great cafe on site and small NT shop. Lovely walks on the cliffs with places to get down to the sea.

I was looking forward to this visit as its 30 + years since my last one. Worth the wait. National Trust (car park as well). There's the engine rooms, keepers house, and lighthouse to see. Some old games for children. Cafe, toilets and secondhand books. The lighthouse steps are steep but easy to climb as there are little platforms to stop on to catch your breath if need be. The last section is very steep but rails on both sides help the climb ... & it's most definitely worth doing. John (vol. guide) was so informative. We learnt a huge amount about the lighthouse history, its uses over the years. The lime kilns, the colliery, and the lifestyles of the people living in the area. There are 1005 peices of glass in this beacon - it's amazing - especially when looking at the time it was built. The gardens are lovely, views spectacular and plenty of walks from the carpark (motorhome friendly !).

Had a great coastal walk from the lighthouse to South shields very nice on a dry clear day. 👌 taking in some great scenery also plenty of wild birds to spot.

This is a fantastic National Trust property in the North East of England. The lighthouse is impressive and the guides were fantastic, answered all of our questions and seemed to love what they do. This was the first purpose built electric lighthouse. My son is interested in engineering and this was the highlight of his holiday. They have a car park which is free for National Trust members.

Even on a rainy day a brilliant place to visit. Lots to discover, climb to the top of the lighthouse to see the amazing views. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Cafe serves the most amazing cheese and onion pasty I've ever tasted and prices are reasonable too. Then a walk along the coast again amazing views either side of the lighthouse.

It's definitely worth the visit. We came in through the shop entrance and was greeted by a very enthusiastic and happy man. The buildings were a pleasure to explore without the usual guided ropes, and we very much enjoyed the engine room with giant compressed air tanks. The steps up the Lighthouse weren't too difficult, until they turn into a ladder style, but my 4 year old managed them OK. The volunteer at the top of the Lighthouse was brilliant, very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed his role. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit, thank you!!

Fab place to visit. Decent small cafe with excellent bacon and sausage butties. Knowledgeable helpful staff. Loads of equipment out on the grass for kids (&adults) to play with - archery, tennis, badminton, balance bikes & more, then the lighthouse itself is fab, well worth worth the walkup the very steep 76 steps!

Brilliant day out. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The views from the top are worth the climb! Fascinating place steeped in history. Nice little cafe. Lovely place for a walk too. Parking is £1 per hour.

Beautiful historical lighthouse to look at. We stopped by at Souter lighthouse at beautiful weather. Had a quick walk to see the cliff / coast. Beautiful area. Inside tour, little shop and toilets available. Parking needs coins (no card/no phone) or NT member card.

Didn't venture into the actual light house, but as you would expect from the National Trust, it looked well kept, freshly painted and tidy grounds.

Amazing experience in lighthouse. You have to pay for admission in reception or use national trust membership to get the discount. Please check the official website. Tou can go in higher level of lighthouse which has a giant light. The staffs will help you and explain you in any section. Also they have the climbing experience for people from top of the lighthouse to down but you have to book it in advance and has a cost per person. Nice experience

One of those places you pass and never visit - but you should !! Interesting to see, and great to hear about the history. Great views from the top of the lighthouse. The surrounding coastal walks also offer amazing views !!

Definitely a place worth visiting. The people are kind and hosts share good information about the place. Do visit the top of the light house for its history and views.

The light house is worth a visit. Alot of interactive information about how the lighthouse ran, though there are steep stairs to get to the top. If you climb to the top, you're welcomed with amazing views and a national trust staff member who explains how the light works, and you might even get a demo. Outside the lighthouse, in the summer, there is an amazing poppy field, don't miss it, the pictures show lovely it is!

Souter Lighthouse was decommissioned by Trinity House in 1988, but continued to serve as a radio navigation beacon up until 1999 when it was finally closed. Today the decommissioned Souter lighthouse is owned by the National Trust and open to the public; the engine room, light tower and keeper's living quarters are all on view. There is also an outdoor play area, Trusty Club and indoor activities to accommodate young visitors. Two of the former lighthouse keepers' cottages are used as National Trust holiday cottages.

Great place to visit. Lots of green area for walk, playing etc. Quite big car park (pay and display) free for national trust member.

I liked going here, great views, and I took part in a bit of rock climbing. Good with family and friends, but with the tide in it could be a bit dangerous. Follow the safety markings, the local buildings look lovely as well.

Fantastic staff and volunteers. Easy to park. Very interesting tour of engine room and lighthouse with bonus of homemade cakes in cafe! However, plenty of space for picnics and then miles of coastal path to explore.