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That’s our way of flagging the places that go further — beyond “dogs allowed”, with a genuinely warm welcome for dogs inside.

Indoor Welcome Last Verified:

4 Aug 2026

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a National Trust heritage attraction perched on the Tyne and Wear coast between Sunderland and Whitley Bay. The striking red-and-white lighthouse, one of the first to be powered by electric light, sits within open coastal grounds offering clifftop views, history and sea air. Dogs are welcome on short leads throughout the lighthouse grounds and inside the Lighthouse Café, making it easy to keep everyone together while you explore the site.

The lighthouse tower itself is open to assistance dogs only, so the main draw for ordinary dogs is the outdoor estate and the chance to settle beside you with a coffee. Do keep leads short near the cliff edges. The café opens from 10:00 to 16:30 and the lighthouse interior from 11:00 to 16:00.

Parking is on site with charges for non-members. The car park opens 9:00 to 20:00 daily, closing at 18:00 between November and March.

Good to know:

Water bowls available

Free treats available

Doggy menu available

Dog Policy:

Dogs are welcome on a short lead in the lighthouse grounds and Lighthouse Café. The lighthouse tower interior is open to assistance dogs only and leads must be kept short near cliff edges.

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