At a glance
- When
- Times vary — check the official website
- Age
- Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
- Price
- Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
- Location
- Whitburn, Sunderland
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Credit: National Trust Images/Roger Coulam
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More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors and outdoors
- Visit length
- Half a day
Current opening status
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Price band: Low · How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
Membership benefits
National Trust
National Trust members can usually visit included properties without paying the normal admission fee.
Membership benefits can exclude parking, special events and seasonal attractions. Check the venue’s current terms before travelling.
About this activity
Families can climb the historic lighthouse, explore the clifftop Leas and look for wildlife around the rocky bays. The café, picnic areas and coastal paths make it easy to combine heritage with fresh air.
Visit timesVisitor hours · Current schedule
Times vary by session, date or booking availability. Check the venue website for the latest times before travelling.
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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Location
Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7NHKeep exploring
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