
Seashore Safari
Sun 2 Aug · 13:00
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Seashore Safari takes place at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland on 2 August 2026. Hosted by COAST South Tyneside and the National Trust, the event focuses on exploring the local rocky shore. Participants can discover coastal wildlife, including starfish, crabs, and shorebirds. Tickets are free.
Join COAST South Tyneside and the National Trust for an exploration of our incredible rocky shore. From starfish and crabs to the shorebirds that make the coastline their home, discover the amazing wildlife that lives along the seashore.
During this session, you’ll learn how to identify a variety of shore animals and practice responsible wildlife watching, ensuring we minimise disturbance and stress to the creatures we encounter. Our focus is on enjoying the natural world while helping to protect it.
This event is free. Please note - places are strictly limited. A ticket must be booked for every person attending, adults and children.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Seashore Safari takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 13:00. The event runs until Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Seashore Safari is held at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland (Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear).
Entry to Seashore Safari is free.
Tickets for Seashore Safari can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Seashore Safari
Editorial Summary
Seashore Safari takes place at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland on 2 August 2026. Hosted by COAST South Tyneside and the National Trust, the event focuses on exploring the local rocky shore. Participants can discover coastal wildlife, including starfish, crabs, and shorebirds. Tickets are free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join COAST South Tyneside and the National Trust for an exploration of our incredible rocky shore. From starfish and crabs to the shorebirds that make the coastline their home, discover the amazing wildlife that lives along the seashore.
During this session, you’ll learn how to identify a variety of shore animals and practice responsible wildlife watching, ensuring we minimise disturbance and stress to the creatures we encounter. Our focus is on enjoying the natural world while helping to protect it.
This event is free. Please note - places are strictly limited. A ticket must be booked for every person attending, adults and children.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Seashore Safari?
Seashore Safari takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 13:00. The event runs until Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Where is Seashore Safari taking place?
Seashore Safari is held at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas in Sunderland (Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear).
How much are tickets for Seashore Safari?
Entry to Seashore Safari is free.
How do I get tickets for Seashore Safari?
Tickets for Seashore Safari can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
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