£6.20 (adult) 30 mins - 2 hours About 3 miles away
The first lighthouse in the world designed for electrical power, Souter Lighthouse was a wonder of the age when it was constructed in 1871. Now, it's a wonder of the landscape. Visit it and see remarkable views on the Coast Road at Whitburn, near South Shields.
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